Match, theitalici sed phrases in Column A withthe phrase nearest meaning in Column B. (Hint: First look for thesentence in the text which the phrase in column A occurs.)

A

B

1.

I was not unmindful of the fact.

(i)

h ad not forgotten: was aware of the fact

(ii)

w as not careful about the fact

(iii)

f orgot or was not aware of the fact

2.

When my comrades and I were pushed to our limits

(i)

p ushed by the guards to the wall

(ii)

t ook more than our share of beatings

(iii)

f elt that we could not endure the suffering any longer

3.

To reassure me and keep me going

(i)

m ake me go on walking

(ii)

h elp me continue to live in hope in this very difficult situation

(iii)

m ake me remain without complaining

4.

The basic and honourable freedoms of … earning my keep…

(i)

e arning enough money to live on

(ii)

k eeping what I earned

(iii)

g etting a good salary

A

B

1.

I was not unmindful of the fact

(i)

had not forgotten; was aware of the fact

2.

When my comrades and I were pushed to our limits

(iii)

felt that we could not endure the suffering any longer

3.

To reassure me and keep me going

(ii)

help me continue to live in hope in this very difficult situation

4.

The basic and honourable freedoms of … earning my keep

(i)

earning enough money to live on

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