JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 95

Question 95

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): There is an end-of-session party tonight, but Sola hasn't finished her term paper. She's unlikely to come.

  1. A.I doubt whether she will come
  2. B.She will likely come
  3. C.It isn't unlike her to come
  4. D.She doesn't like coming to parties
  5. E.There is a small possibility that she might come
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I doubt whether she will come)

Explanation

'Unlikely to come' means the speaker doubts she will come.