Choosing the word or phrase from A to E which has the same meaning as the underlined word or words in each sentence:

I listened with rapt attention as he never suspected that i knew he was telling me a cock and bull story

  • A a story about a cock
  • B a story about bull
  • C an incredible story
  • D an interesting
  • E an eye witness story
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The correct answer is C. an incredible story

The correct answer is An incredible story.

The phrase “cock and bull story” is an idiom that refers to a tale or explanation that is unbelievable or nonsensical.

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