Question 33
Sentence InterpretationSelect the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: He was injured by friendly fire.
- A.He was wounded in a war by a friend of his who fired a shot mistakenly.
- B.He was injured by a gunshot that was fired by a friend.
- C.He was hit in a war by a weapon fired by his own side.
- D.It was a war and he was hit by a bomb fired by an unknown soldier.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: C (He was hit in a war by a weapon fired by his own side.)
Explanation
'Friendly fire' is shooting from your own side in a battle that hits you by accident.