English Language
JAMB 1978
Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the sentences in each of the following questions:
For all he cared, his parent might have been dead for years
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A.
although concern about his parent,he had been unable to find out if they were alive
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B.
He cared for no one except his parents, and it was possible that they had died long before
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C.
he did not care whether his parents were alive or had died long before
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D.
He was concerned about everyone not just his parents, who might have died long before
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E.
He cared very much for his parents even though they were dead
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
The phrase "For all he cared" means he is indifferent towards the situation, implying that he had no concern about whether his parents were alive or not. Option C accurately captures this sentiment of indifference.
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