After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
It is alleged that the accountants doctored the accounts of the company. This means that the accountants
- called in the company doctor
-
falsified the accounts
- became sick on account of the bribe they received
- improved the accounts of the company
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The term "doctored" is often used to describe the act of altering or manipulating something dishonestly. The "doctored accounts" refer to accounts that have been altered or falsified, typically to misrepresent financial information.