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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The passage is the same as provided in previous questions.]

In the given passage, ‘when words fail’ means:

  1. A
    if a leader failed in a language paper during his education
  2. B
    when severe words are not used in the argument
  3. C
    when discussions are not fruitful
  4. D
    when a leader’s English skills are not good

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The quote "War is what happens when words fail" implies that when peaceful dialogue, diplomacy, and discussions are no longer successful or fruitful in resolving conflicts, nations resort to war. Thus, option C is the correct interpretation.

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Read the given passage and answer the questions that follow.
[The passage is the same as provided in previous questions.]

In the given passage, ‘when words fail’ means:
A
if a leader failed in a language paper during his education
B
when severe words are not used in the argument
C
when discussions are not fruitful
D
when a leader’s English skills are not good

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