Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the…

Analyze the question: The sentence is "The vice chancellor is riding the crest of the last quarter of his administration." We need the option that best explains its meaning.

Explain the concept: "To ride the crest" (of a wave) is an idiom meaning to be at the peak of success or popularity. A wave's crest is its highest point, and someone riding it is enjoying a period of great achievement and approval.

Step-by-step solution:

• "Riding the crest" means enjoying success or being at a high point.
• "The last quarter of his administration" tells us the time: the final stretch of his tenure.
• So the sentence means the vice chancellor is at the height of his success and is enjoying recognition as his tenure draws to a close.

Checking the options:

• A. He enjoys the acknowledgment of the success of his administration. This matches "riding the crest": success and recognition.
• B. He does not enjoy criticism. The sentence says nothing about criticism, and the idiom is positive.
• C. He hopes to overcome poor comments. This suggests he is in trouble, which is the opposite of riding a crest.
• D. He does not talk of his success. The sentence is about success being enjoyed, not about whether he talks about it.

**Correct answer: A.

Exam tip: For idiom questions, picture the image. A crest is the top of a wave, so "riding the crest" always signals peak success or popularity. Eliminate any options with negative ideas like criticism or poor comments.