After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.

He went too far by insulting the Director's wife. This means that

  • A he went out with the Director's wife and insulted her
  • B he walked too long for the Director's wife
  • C he was too close to the Director's wife
  • D he should not have gone to the extent of insulting the Director's wife

The correct answer is D. he should not have gone to the extent of insulting the Director's wife

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