English Language
JAMB 1995
Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My son, who is in the U.S.A., is studying Engineering.
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A.
My only son in the U.S.A is studying Engineering
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B.
One of my sons is in the U.S.A studying Engineering
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C.
My sons are in the U.S.A but only one is studying Engineering
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D.
My only son is in the U.S.A studying Engineering
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
The phrase "My son, who is in the U.S.A, is studying Engineering" contains a non-restrictive (or non-defining) relative clause ("who is in the U.S.A"). This means:
- The sentence assumes that the speaker has more than one son (otherwise, the phrase would use "My only son").
- The comma before "who" indicates that the information about being in the U.S.A is additional, rather than essential.
- Therefore, it suggests that one of the speaker's sons is in the U.S.A and studying Engineering.
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