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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy.

  • A. there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
  • B. sycophants need not talk all the time
  • C. people should know when not to use flattery
  • D. sycophants should know when to grant people's requests
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17

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

Adawo is an imp. 

  • A. Adawo behaves queerly
  • B. Adawo behaves decently
  • C. Adawo behaves differently
  • D. Adawo behaves badly
View Answer & Discuss (1) JAMB 2001
18

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. 

The solution lies in choosing between various negative alternatives.

  • A. the solution can be found in one of negative options
  • B. the solution lies in choosing between the positive and the negative
  • C. the solutions are many
  • D. the solution is a negative one
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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

Adamu's father is a key figure in that ministry

  • A. The ministry trusts Adamu's fatheras a central figure
  • B. Adamu's father as a figurehead in the ministry
  • C. Adamu's father's position is essential in the ministry
  • D. Adamu's father keeps the key to the minstry
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20

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The men were not pawns in someone else's political game.

  • A. The action they executed was their idea
  • B. The men used someone else's plan
  • C. They were used by someone's political game
  • D. They loved playing political games
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