Sentence Interpretation - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 261:

• JAMB 2020

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
The appearance which the famous actor made last month was his swan song. This meant that ____________

A. The actor sang beautifully during the play
B. The play was postponed because of the actor's non-appearance
C. The play was the actor's last appearance before he died
D. The last play was the actors best performance

Question 262:

• JAMB 2020

After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of all or part of the sentences is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Muiz does not let the grass grow under his feet. This means that Muiz ____________

A. Does not waste time in doing things
B. Is a very wicked man
C. Cuts the grass in his field regularly
D. Cares about himself