Directions: Identify the words that are similar in meaning to the phrase in underline. If none of option conveys the correct meaning, mark (E) as your answer. The options do not necessarily need to be grammatically correct.
If we don't offer a good price for the house now, we'll probably miss the boat.
Acted quickly
Incorrect AnswerActed late
Correct AnswerUnpleasant situation
Incorrect AnswerHistorical theme
Incorrect AnswerNone of the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Miss the boat: If you miss the boat, you fail to take advantage of an opportunity because you don't act quickly enough.
Ex: I managed to get my order through before the end of the special offer - but I nearly missed the boat!
As per the meaning above, acted quickly is opposite to the correct meaning.
Options C and D are irrelevant.
Only acted late matches with the context.
Hence, option B is correct.