The teacher decided to turn a deaf ear to the student's excuses.What does the underlined idiom mean?
Correct answer: B. To ignore deliberately
- A. To misunderstand
- B. To ignore deliberately
- C. To listen carefully
- D. To forgive easily
Explanation
The correct answer is 'To ignore deliberately' because the idiom 'turn a deaf ear' means to consciously choose not to listen to someone or something. In the context of the sentence, the teacher is choosing not to acknowledge or consider the student's excuses, which aligns perfectly with this definition. The other options are incorrect: 'To misunderstand' suggests confusion rather than intentional disregard; 'To listen carefully' implies attention and engagement, which is the opposite of ignoring; and 'To forgive easily' indicates leniency, which does not relate to the act of ignoring excuses.
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