שאלה 1
Which sentence is closest in meaning to: "The new law could reduce traffic accidents in the city."
- אThe new law has no effect on traffic accidents.
- בThe new law may lead to a decrease in traffic accidents in the city.
- גThe new law will definitely eliminate all traffic accidents.
- דThe new law has already eliminated traffic accidents.
הפתרון
'could reduce' (עשוי להפחית) הוא ניסוח של אפשרות, לא הבטחה - 'may lead to a decrease' שומר על אותה רמת אי-ודאות, בניגוד ל'definitely eliminate all'.