Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined…
2016
Choose the option which best expresses the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase in each sentence.
He had second thoughts:
- A.
planned very carefully
- B.
changed his mind
- C.
decided to go elsewhere
- D.
decided to take somebody with him
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Correct answer: B
Answer: changed his mind
"Had second thoughts" means to reconsider a decision or to change one’s mind after initially deciding something.
Why this fits: "changed his mind" directly expresses the idea of rethinking and altering a previous decision.
Why "planned very carefully" is wrong: That phrase refers to careful preparation, not to reversing or doubting a decision.
Why "decided to go elsewhere" is wrong: This specifies choosing a different place, while "had second thoughts" simply indicates reconsideration and does not imply any particular destination.
Why "decided to take somebody with him" is wrong: That describes taking another person along, which is not the same as changing one’s mind.
Example: He initially agreed to join the trip, but he had second thoughts and later declined.