JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 85

Question 85

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): He will smoke continuously when he is depressed.

  1. A.He smokes continuously whenever he is depressed
  2. B.He intends to smoke continuously whenever he is depressed
  3. C.He wishes to smoke continuously when he is depressed.
  4. D.He may smoke continuously when he is depressed
  5. E.He can smoke continuously whenever he is depressed
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (He smokes continuously whenever he is depressed)

Explanation

Here 'will' describes a habit, so the sentence means he smokes continuously whenever he is depressed.