Question

For the question, choose the one correct or best answer from (A), (B), (C) or (D).

Mary is always running down her sister. What does this mean?

• A. She is always racing down the stairs with her sister.
• B. She is always finding faults in her sister.
• C. She is always searching for her sister.
• D. She is faster than her sister.

Answer 1

The correct option is B She is always finding faults in her sister.

The phrase 'running down' someone means to criticize or belittle someone, often unfairly. According to this, option B is the correct answer.

Options A, C and D are incorrect because they are not in accordance with the given meaning.