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JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 53

Question 53

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined statement: If he were to apologize I would probably forgive him

  1. A.I shall not forgive him even if he apologizes
  2. B.he is likely to apologize and be forgiven
  3. C.I shall definitely forgive him if he apologizes
  4. D.If he apologizes I shall decide whether or not to forgive him
  5. E.he will not apologize and I will not forgive him
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (If he apologizes I shall decide whether or not to forgive him)

Explanation

'Probably' shows the speaker has not fully decided: even if he apologizes, forgiveness is still the speaker's choice.