Choose the interpretation that is most appropriate for each sentence.
We never expected that Father would read us the riot act. This means that our father
- taught us the riot act
- cautioned us 'not to be involved in riots
-
warned us to stop making trouble
- encouraged us to make trouble
The correct answer is: C
Explanation
The phrase "read us the riot act" is an idiomatic expression that means giving a stern warning or reprimand to someone who has been misbehaving or causing trouble. Therefore, option C, "warned us to stop making trouble," is the correct interpretation.