To join the great majority means _.
Correct answer: B. To die
- A. To accept a challenge and get ready for a fight
- B. To die
- C. To support the views of majority
- D. To falsify an account in order to deceive
Explanation
b) To die:This option suggests that "to join the great majority" means to pass away or die. It implies that when someone joins the great majority, they become part of the deceased population. it is a correct option.
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