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.
The girl went scot-free even though she started the fight. This means that the girl was
- punished
-
unpunished
- expelled from school
- free to move about
The correct answer is: B
Explanation
The phrase "went scot-free" means to escape punishment or consequences, even though one might deserve them. In this context, it suggests that the girl was not punished for starting the fight.