39 English -- Reporting Statements

II. Observe the underlined words below, and find out their meanings in the context. a. Because of Jack’s fear, Sangina was reluctant to tell the truth. So she told a lie. b. Teachers had a joint conference with the students. They had planned to discuss the existing issues of class...

II. Observe the underlined words below, and find out their meanings in the context.

a. Because of Jack’s fear, Sangina was reluctant to tell the truth. So she told a lie.

b. Teachers had a joint conference with the students. They had planned to discuss the existing issues of classroom teaching.

c. Towering mountains have formed a natural barrier between China and Nepal.

d. Understanding between people develops a feeling of fraternity in society.

e. The company has continued to flourish over the years. It has made a great success.

f. The Nepali language is the lingua franca in Nepal. It is used as a common language by different linguistic groups.


Reluctant: forced

Conference: meeting

Barrier: obstacle

Fraternity: mutual support

Flourish: grow/ develop

Lingua franca: language that is adopted by the speaker who use other language.


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