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Choose the answers from the options A to D which are closest in meaning to the expressions underlined.
Mother I didn't like the way you scolded your sister.
Ken She let my tennis racket to her fried without my permission.
Mother You should cool down before you talk to her. If you don't hold your tongue when you are angry you might say something that you will regret later.
Ken I guess I've hurt her and I'm sorry.
Mother At least she owned up that she was wrong.
Ken I'll go and apologize to her now. Thanks for your advice, Mum.
   
       
1.   cool down  
    A take a bath  
    B sit down  
    C

become calmer

 
    D have a cold drink  
         
2.   hold your tongue  
    A

remain silent

 
    B talk politely  
    C talk softly  
    D think before speaking  
         
3.   owned up  
    A agreed
    B

admitted

    C accepted  
    D apologized  
         

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    Answers : 1C    2A    3B
 
     
 
 

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