GCE English Language 2023 Objective — Question 27
Question 27 of 140 from the General Certificate of Education (GCE) English Language 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The students cocked their ears at the principal's speech. This means that they listened with A. little interest B. rapt attention C. no understanding D. no interest
- A. little interest
- B. rapt attentionCorrect
- C. no understanding
- D. no interest
Explanation
'Cocked their ears' is an idiom meaning to listen attentively/with great interest.
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