Multiple choice

Directions: Four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

The closed door meeting was called to discuss the issue as it had caused more heat than light.

  1. Very enlightening disclosures

  2. Causing intense reactions but not clarifying anything

  3. Extremely angry reactions

  4. Noisy and forceful protests
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase, 'more heat than light' refers to causing intense reactions but not clarifying anything. 'Noisy and forceful protests' refers to the phrase, 'ranting and raving'. The others are the incorrect meanings of the given phrase.

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