Comprehensionmedium · Past Paper
When the principal entered the room, the noisy classroom became instantly silent. What can be inferred about the principal's authority?
AThe students do not like the principal.
BThe principal is highly respected or feared.
CThe principal is a very funny person.
DThe students were waiting for the principal to tell a joke.
✓ Correct Answer: B — The principal is highly respected or feared.
Immediate silence upon someone's arrival indicates a high degree of authority or influence over the group.
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