Sentence Interpretation - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 226:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He needed not to have played in the position of quarterback in volley ball.

A. He participated in the game in his unusual position
B. Nobody expected him to have participated in the game
C. He wanted to play in a position other than the one he was offered
D. Someone did not want him to play in the position that he played

Question 227:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if l were you

A. The advice was taken by the respondent so he did not respond to the talk
B. The adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk
C. The respondent replied to the speaker's talk, althought he ought not have done so
D. What was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker

Question 228:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay.

A. His feet was muddy
B. He was weak and cowardly
C. He was clumsy and lazy
D. He was shy and timid

Question 229:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out

A. The player first hit the bar
B. The player did not score the shot
C. The player scored the shot that made them win the gold cup
D. Instead of a silver cup, they received the golden one

Question 230:

• JAMB 2012

Answer the following question below and select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
As far as Abu is concerned , Mero should be given fifty naira at the most

A. All Abu is concerned with is that Mero should be given nothing more than fifty naria
B. All Abu is saying is that Mero probably desrves more than fifty naria and not less
C. In Abu's estimation, Mero merits not more than fifty naria
D. In Abu's opinion, Mero deserves fifty naria or probably more