Sentence Interpretation - Jamb English Language Past Questions and Answers

Question 36:

• JAMB 2017

Choose the option to which the given sentence relates
Aderonke STATED she had a right to her privacy

A. Did Omowunmi state she had a right to her privacy?
B. Did Aderonke lament she had a right to her privacy?
C. Did Aderonke state she had a right to her openness?
D. Did Aderonke state she had a right to his privacy

Question 37:

• JAMB 2017

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The painting was beautifully faked

A. The painting was a good deceptive replica
B. The painting was well-framed and displayed
C. The painting was deceptively decorated
D. The painting was carefully designed

Question 38:

• JAMB 2017

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
The letter was being written by the principal

A. The letter had been written by the principal
B. The principal was writing the letter
C. The principal wanted to write the letter
D. The principal wrote the letter

Question 39:

• JAMB 2017

Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence
Advising Olu to break his bad habit is like knocking your head against a brick wall

A. It is making a fool of you
B. It is trying the impossible
C. It is making him your enemy
D. It is asking him to beat you

Question 40:

• JAMB 2017

The first time Paul met Ngozi, her beauty caught his eye. This means that _________

A. Ngozi admired Paul
B. Paul recognized Ngozi.
C. Ngozi attracted Paul.
D. Paul surprised Ngozi