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.

He got wise to the fact that his father was suffering from a tumor that needed to be operated upon.

  1. solved the mystery by finding out the problem

  2. got timid and frightened

  3. learnt something that he was unaware of

  4. became sad and depressed
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'got wise to the fact' refers to learning something that he was unaware of. 

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