Sentence Interpretation - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 251:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Mr. Rufus bore the brunt in the last promotion examination.

A. Mr Rufus failed the examination woefully
B. Mr Rufus excelled in the examination
C. Mr. Rufus was excited about the examination
D. Mr. Rufus toyed with the examination

Question 252:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
My friend is well off nowadays

A. My friend is financially sound
B. My friend is well known to people
C. My fiend is now well
D. My friend has lost focus

Question 253:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The retired army officer did a yeoman's service to the nation

A. His activity brought disrepute to the nation
B. His service to the nation was not exemplary
C. He was showered with the responsibilty of the yeoman
D. He was very loyal to the nation

Question 254:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
He suddenly found himself in the thick of the situation

A. He did not agree with the situation
B. He used his experience to settle the sitution
C. He saved himself out of the situation
D. He found himself deeply involved in the situation

Question 255:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Olu and Ado are about to come to blows.

A. They are about to agree with each other
B. They are about to accept other people's opinion
C. They are about to hit each other
D. They are about to disagree with other people's