Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the option that is the meaning of the underlined phrase in the sentence.
Warnings about the disastrous effects of pollution upon the environment have fallen on the stony ground.

  1. succeed in doing something where there was a risk of failure

  2. ignore

  3. accept the consequences of some wrong doing .

  4. try to sell the stole goods

  5. start drinking after having given up completely
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Correct.

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