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In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below which explains the meaning correctly without altering the mea

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In the following question, a part of the sentence is given in bold. It is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below which explains the meaning correctly without altering the meaning of the given sentence.

After the controversy, the priest refused point-blank to give any interviews.

A.The priest was afraid to give interviews since he didn't want any more controversies.

B. The priest bluntly refused to give any interviews after the controversy.

C. The priest pointed out that he did not want any interviews concerning his views about the controversy.


1). Only B
2). Only C
3). Both B and C
4). Only A


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Point-blank is used for a statement or question which is direct and given without explanation or qualification.

Only choice B is correct, choices A and C are wrong.$

Hence the correct answer is option 1.

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