Nelson Mandela - Long Walk To Freedom
Match the italicised phrases in Column A with the phrase nearest in meaning in Column B. (Hint: First look for the sentence in the text in which the phrase in Column A occurs.)
A |
B |
1. I was not unmindful of the fact
2. when my comrades and I were pushed to our limits
3. to reassure me and keep me going
4. the basic and honorable freedoms of…earning my keep… |
(i) had not forgotten; was aware of the fact (ii) was not careful about the fact (iii) forgot or was not aware of the fact
(i) pushed by the guards to the wall (ii) took more than our share of beatings (iii) felt that we could not endure the suffering any longer
(i) make me go on walking (ii) help me continue to live in hope in this very difficult situation (iii) make me remain without complaining
(ii) keeping what I earned (iii) getting a good salary |
A |
B |
1. I was not unmindful of the fact
2. when my comrades and I were pushed to our limits
3. to reassure me and keep me going
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(i) had not forgotten; was aware of the fact
(iii) felt that we could not endure the suffering any longer
(ii) help me continue to live in hope in this very difficult situation
(i) earning enough money to live on
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