Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Everyone was ready to play the devil's advocate in the impeachment to encourage discussion on it.
A
everyone was willing to speak against the impeachment to encourage discussion on it
B
everyone was willing to defend an unpopular point of view concerning the impeachment
C
everyone was willing to fight for the defenceless citizens no matter the consequences
D
everyone was willing to be an evil genius in the controversy
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The phrase "play the devil's advocate" means to argue for a point of view, often an unpopular one, not necessarily because one agrees
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #11865)