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.
Nonso’s father gave him a free hand to run the family business.This means that his father
- assisted him freely
-
allowed him to make his own decisions
- made him sole owner of the business
- allowed him freedom of movement in the premises
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The phrase "gave him a free hand" means to allow someone to make their own decisions or to act with freedom and autonomy and without interference.