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 avowed intent of the new Prime Minister is to reduce inflation and unemployment.

  1. Secret policy

  2. Public declaration of the objectives or goals

  3. Determination to achieve the target after all the expenses or efforts

  4. Reckless determination
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'avowed intent' refers to the public declaration of the objectives or goals. 'Determination to achieve the target after all the expenses or efforts' refers to the phrase 'at all costs'. The others are the incorrect meanings of the given phrase.

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