Question

There was opposition to the new policy by the 'rank and file' of the Government. (Choose the one which best expresses the meaning of the 'rank and file'):

• A. The official machinery
• B. The ordinary members
• C. The majority
• D. The cabinet members

Answer 1

Answer:

B. The ordinary members

the ordinary members of an organization as opposed to its leaders. "the rank and file of the Labour Party"