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 secretary’s vote of thanks did not ring true. This means that the vote of thanks was
- full of praise
- not audible
-
not sincere
- well delivered
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The phrase "did not ring true" means that something did not sound sincere or genuine. So, when applied to the secretary's vote of thanks, it means that the vote of thanks lacked sincerity.