Question 35
Sentence InterpretationSelect the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk
- A.She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk
- B.She was apprehensive that her husband would drink again as soon as he recovered from the drunken stupor.
- C.She was sad because her husband was drunk and always as helpless as a dead man
- D.She was mourning because her husband drank and died.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk)
Explanation
'Dead drunk' means completely drunk, not dead. She was sad because he was extremely drunk.