Which of the Following Are Correct Statements About the Golden

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are correct statements about the golden rule (select all that apply) ?

A) It is only to be used when the literal rule fails - it is thus a back-up.
B) It is always used in conjunction with the literal rule.
C) It usually focuses on the range of secondary meanings of the word or phrase in question.
D) It is very difficult to know when a result will be an anomaly, an ambiguity or an absurdity.