After each of the following sentences,a list of possible interpretation is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence
The government troops extended the olive branch to the rebels. This means that the government troops
A. had reached a critical stage B. killed a lot of rebels C. were ready for peace D. defended their territory bravely
Correct Answer: C
Explanation
"Hold out an olive branch (or offer an olive branch)" means to offer a token of peace or goodwill. This idiom has a biblical reference: A branch of an olive tree was an emblem of peace, with allusion to the token brought by a dove to Noah to indicate that God's anger was assuaged and that the flood has abated (Genesis \(8: 11)\)
