Multiple choice

Directions: In the following question, a part of the sentence is in bold. Five alternative meanings of the bold part of the sentence are given below the sentence. Mark the correct replacement as your answer.

He had made a fortune in business but blew it all away in alcohol, so it was back to square one for him.

  1. situation changed

  2. condition improved

  3. back to the situation at which he started

  4. condition worsened

  5. was pleased
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Back to square one' means to be back in a situation from where one started.

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