expression: 'tell me the truth'

[Ivancho]

Business English Courses, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #71 "Chit Chat: At the garage", question 9

Customer: Why don't you tell me the .......... What should I do?

(a) picture
(b) scene
(c) truth
(d) rightness

Business English Courses, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #71 "Chit Chat: At the garage", answer 9

Customer: Why don't you tell me the truth. What should I do?

Correct answer: (c) truth
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Since the mechanic was telling the real problem (not misguiding the customer), I feel the first question is inappropriate.

Ivancho

[Conchita]

The customer wanted the mechanic to get quickly to the point. What he was actually asking was the mechanic's opinion as to what he should do with his car.