WAEC English Language 2016 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 140 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) English Language 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

I knew that they were being economical with the truth. This means that I knew more than they were prepared to say.

A. A. they were being economical with the truth
B. B. they did not know enough about the matter
C. C. I knew more than they were prepared to sayCorrect
D. D. I did not know the truth

Explanation

'Economical with the truth' means deliberately withholding facts; the listener sensed more was known than said.

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