Comprehensionmedium · Past Paper
When the politician was asked about the missing funds, he began to stutter and shifted his gaze away from the camera. What does this suggest?
AHe is very confident about the answer.
BHe is uncomfortable or possibly hiding the truth.
CHe is a very good public speaker.
DHe has a medical condition with his eyes.
✓ Correct Answer: B — He is uncomfortable or possibly hiding the truth.
Stuttering and avoiding eye contact are common physiological signs of nervousness or deception.
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