Multiple choice softskills communication

The smoking lamp is out.

  1. The lamp that was smoking is out

  2. No smoking area

  3. Lamp used to smoke is out

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The smoking lamp is out is a naval phrase meaning smoking is not permitted in the area. It originates from maritime tradition where a lamp indicated when smoking was allowed. Option A incorrectly interprets it literally, while C misinterprets the context.

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