Q76Single correct2 Marks24 Dec 2023

In what sense is the word 'expect' used in the following sentences? "...leaving behind a 2-year-old son and a wife expecting their next child." "There seems to be an expectation that, after a great loss, we will progress systematically..."

A

The former refers to a strong hope, belief or assurance about what might happen in the future, and the latter refers to being pregnant.

B

The former means that Michael's second child passed away as well, and the latter means that the family was assured of a great loss.

C

The former refers to being pregnant, and the latter refers to a strong hope, belief or assurance about what might happen in the future.

D

The former means that the family was assured of a great loss, and the latter means that Michael's second child passed away as well.