After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

Bola promised to pay Sade in her own coin. This means that Bola

A. will return Sade's coin

B. defaulted in the repayment of a loan from Sade

C. took a loan from Sade

D. threatened to take revenge on Sade

Contrary to our expectations, the principal rose to the occasion. This means that the principal

A. was the chairman of the occasion

B. made the most beautiful speech at the pccasion

C. proved himself able to handle the situation

D. was invited as the guest-of -honour despite our objection

The workers accused the manager of lying to take the bread out of their mouth. This means that the manager

A. wanted to deprive them of their means of livelihood

B. was very selfish

C. did not tolerate lazy workers

D. did not show enough sympathy with problems

The journalist said his story on the minister was made from observation at close quarters. This means that the

A. journalist wrote the story within short notice

B. story was based on an interview conducted in the minister's quarters

C. journalist had access to certain confidential materials

D. journalist observed the minister intimately

Amaka was the cynosure of all eyes at the party. This means that

A. everybody looked down at her

B. everyboody was surprised that she attended the party

C. she was notorious for her behaviour

D. she attracted everbody's attention

Olu often goes about with a chip on his shoulder. This means that Olu

A. behaves in a very rude manner

B. looks exactly like his father

C. moves about with the injury on his shoulder

D. walk with an air of pride and defiance

Adamu just can't help giving alms to the poor. This means that Adamu.

A. gives alms to the poor compulsively

B. thinks poor people do not deserve pity

C. helps the poor only

D. does and give alms to the poor

On a crucial issue like this, I am sure that Peter, as usual, will sit on the fence. This means that Peter will

A. speak out his true feelings

B. not commit himself to any side

C. be relaxing in his house instead of speaking out

D. sit on the wall between the two parties

When Nosa applied for a loan, the bank manager requested him to put his cards on the table. This means that

A. the bank manager requested for a bribe

B. Nosa should show that he has ability to repay the money

C. Nosa should state openly and honestly what he needed the loan for

D. the bank manager is unwilling to grant Nosa any loan

Considering that he earns a very fat salary, the engineer ought to have built a house by now. This means that the engineer

A. has not built a house because he is still considering his salary

B. has not built a house though he earns a handsome salary

C. will spend all the money he earns if he wants to build a house

D. wants to buld a house but he has not earned sufficient money