Choose the word / phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined (quoted) part. They 'resolved' to go on strike until their demands were met
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Choose the word / phrase nearest in meaning to the underlined (quoted) part.
They 'resolved' to go on strike until their demands were met
- desired
- demanded
- started
- decided
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - decided
Here 'resolved' means firmly decided: they decided to go on strike until their demands were met. 'Demanded' fits the demands, not the decision to strike, and 'desired' or 'started' miss the sense of a firm decision.
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