Multiple choice

Choose the correct meaning of the key word from the following options.

Yardstick

  1. crime

  2. possession

  3. standard

  4. ethics
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C Correct answer
Explanation

A yardstick is literally a measuring stick, but figuratively means a standard or criterion for evaluation. "Standard" is the correct figurative meaning. "Crime" and "ethics" are unrelated.

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