His condition is serious, but
Directions: Each of the following items features one part of a sentence followed by four alternatives. Complete the sentence by choosing the correct alternative.
- A. it should be worse
- B. it ought to be worse
- C. it could be worse ✓
- D. it had been going to be worse
Correct Answer: C. it could be worse
Explanation
'It could be worse' is an idiomatic phrase used to emphasize that a bad situation is not as bad as it potentially might have been.
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