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1

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

Oche's chief idiosyncrasy is a passion for pounded yam.

  • A. Oche's chief hates pounded yam
  • B. Oche hates pounded yam
  • C. Oche has a penchant for pounded yam
  • D. Oche's chief likes pounded yam
View Answer & Discuss (6) JAMB 2001
2

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
View Answer & Discuss (2) JAMB 2004
3

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

He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.

  • A. He did not reward them very well
  • B. He rewarded them well, and he was also a good looking man
  • C. He rewarded them very well
  • D. He spoke to them in a very generous way
View Answer & Discuss JAMB 2007
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4

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

My advice to Tolu was: Look before you leap?

  • A. Tolu was advised to consider her opinons before reaching any decisions
  • B. Tolu was advised to consider the possible consequences before taking action
  • C. Tolu was advised to weigh her decisions by looking and leaping
  • D. Tolu was advised to leap only after looking
View Answer & Discuss (5) JAMB 2007
5

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

The official had allegedly been bribed?

  • A. Some people accused the official of taking bribes
  • B. The official had been taking bribes without feeling any guilt
  • C. It was proved that the official had been taking bribes
  • D. The official accused some people of taking bribes
View Answer & Discuss (3) JAMB 2007
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