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Scoring points #1 (permalink) Sun Aug 28, 2005 13:46 pm   Scoring points
 

Test No. express/inter-2 "Send the right message", question 8

Some people love scoring points when they are in an argument.

(a) winning the game
(b) taking advantage
(c) taking the initiative
(d) taking the trouble

Test No. express/inter-2 "Send the right message", answer 8

Some people love taking advantage when they are in an argument.

Correct answer: (b) taking advantage
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Scoring points #2 (permalink) Sun Aug 28, 2005 19:46 pm   Scoring points
 

Hi,

This expression means trying to show all the time that you are right and that you know more than other people.

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