Comprehensionhard · Past Paper
The manager told the staff, 'I'm not saying the project is a failure, but we need to start over from scratch.' What is he actually saying?
AThe project is doing great.
BThe current project has failed or is unsalvageable.
CHe wants to give everyone a holiday.
DStarting over is just a fun exercise.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The current project has failed or is unsalvageable.
Needing to start 'from scratch' is a polite way of admitting that the previous work was unsuccessful.
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