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GCE English Language 2022 Theory — Question 167

Question 167 of 169 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) English Language 2022 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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The ugly incidents of Civil War are water under the bridge. This means that the incidents

  • A. continue to haunt us
  • B. have been experienced again
  • C. have been forgottenCorrect
  • D. cannot be wished away

Explanation

'Water under the bridge' refers to past events that are over and no longer significant, i.e. forgotten.

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