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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 88

Question 88

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): You can talk to her.

  1. A.You are permitted to talk to her
  2. B.You must talk to her
  3. C.You might talk to her
  4. D.Nothing prevents you from talking to her
  5. E.A & D
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (A & D)

Explanation

'Can' may mean you are allowed (A) or that nothing stops you (D), so both apply.