Sentence Interpretation - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 246:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Olu gave his brother a bumpy ride.

A. Olu's brother rode on Olu's back to success.
B. Olu took his brother on a bumpy road.
C. Olu gave his brother a difficult time.
D. Olu gave his brother a ride on his car.

Question 247:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Adeola doesn't have to go to the farm today.

A. Adeola may go to the farm today if he so wishes.
B. Adeola ought not to have gone to the farm today.
C. Adeola must not go to the farm today.
D. Adeola should not go to the farm today.

Question 248:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
My boss asked me to take my eyes off the ball.

A. I should stop paying attention to what is most important.
B. I should be focused when i am about to stay off football.
C. I should stay off football after sustaining an injuiry.
D. I should be focused when playing football.

Question 249:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The robber was hedged in by the people.

A. The robber was surrounded by the people.
B. The robber was killed by the people.
C. The robber was exposed by the people.
D. The robber was caught by the people.

Question 250:

• JAMB 2014

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
Many workers are not happy because they live a hand-to-mouth life.

A. They work hard with their hands.
B. They are voracious and avaricious.
C. They are barely surviving.
D. They have rejected the use of spoons.