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NABTEB English Language 2022 Objective — Question 21

Question 21 of 169 from the National Business and Technical Examinations Board (NABTEB) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The principal raised eyebrows at the student's explanation. This means that the principal

A. Was unhappy about the explanation
B. rejected the explanation
C. considered the explanation
D. was surprised by the explanationCorrect

Explanation

'To raise an eyebrow' is an idiom meaning to show surprise or mild scepticism.

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