Match, the italicised phrases in Column A with the phrase nearest meaning in Column B. (Hint: First look for the sentence in the text which the phrase in column A occurs.)
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B |
| 1. |
I was not unmindful of the fact. |
(i) |
had not forgotten: was aware of the fact |
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(ii) |
was not careful about the fact |
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(iii) |
forgot or was not aware of the fact |
| 2. |
When my comrades and I were pushed to our limits |
(i) |
pushed by the guards to the wall |
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(ii) |
took more than our share of beatings |
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(iii) |
felt that we could not endure the suffering any longer |
| 3. |
To reassure me and keep me going |
(i) |
make me go on walking |
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(ii) |
help me continue to live in hope in this very difficult situation |
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(iii) |
make me remain without complaining |
| 4. |
The basic and honorable freedoms of …earning my keep… |
(i) |
earning enough money to live on |
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(ii) |
keeping what I earned |
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(iii) |
getting a good salary |
