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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 84

Question 84

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): He should be able to do it alone.

  1. A.He would be able to do it alone
  2. B.He ought to be able to do it alone
  3. C.He may be able to do it alone
  4. D.He has to be able to do its alone
  5. E.He will do it alone
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (He ought to be able to do it alone)

Explanation

'Should' expresses expectation, which has the same meaning as 'ought to'.