Knock out the false readings

Exercise and reference answers

Questions

1. Question

   "I vowed revenge," says the speaker. Three of these claims about his plan are false.

   Choices

   1. Explanation

      He gives no cause at all to doubt his good will.

      Item

      He warns his enemy of the coming blow

   2. Item

      He means to punish and go unpunished

      Correct

      Yes

   3. Explanation

      He carries out every step of the plan himself.

      Item

      He hires another man to act for him

   4. Explanation

      The insult is the thing that makes him vow revenge.

      Item

      He forgives the injuries and the insult

2. Question

   "We will go back; your health is precious," he says. Three of these claims are false.

   Choices

   1. Explanation

      The two men go deeper every time he makes it.

      Item

      The offer ends the walk underground

   2. Explanation

      He never turns back or slows his own steps.

      Item

      He fears the damp air for himself

   3. Item

      The offer pushes his friend onward

      Correct

      Yes

   4. Explanation

      They met at dusk, up in the carnival streets.

      Item

      The two men met an hour before

Instructions

Tap the three claims that do not hold, and leave the one that does.

Explanation