Sentence Interpretation - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 256:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
By refusing the offer, he has just cut down his own throat

A. He has made a big mistake
B. He has made the right decision
C. He has given up on his idea
D. He has used the Knife on his throat

Question 257:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
These job cuts are just the thin end of the wedge

A. Job cuts are very rampant
B. Job cuts are the inconclusive
C. Job cuts are the beginning of unpleasant situations
D. Job cuts are the beginning of healthy rivalries

Question 258:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Jumai will do well if she was given a fair crack of the whip.

A. She would do well if she was given a fair whip
B. She would excel if she used the whip well
C. She would do well if she was given equal opportunity
D. She would do well if she was made to cry

Question 259:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
Her death was a bolt from the blue to us

A. Her death bolted us together
B. Her death caused confusion
C. Her death sealed our hopes
D. Her death was unexpected

Question 260:

• JAMB 2016

For this question, select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the question.
The students were nosing around.

A. They were roaming about
B. They were searching for information
C. They were playing around
D. They were disseminating information