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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 96

Question 96

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined word(s): Never in the history of human conflict has so much been owed by so many to so few .

  1. A.Many people owed much money at the end of the war
  2. B.A handful of people saved the lives of a nation
  3. C.A few people did a lot of things gratis
  4. D.This conflict caused the largest ransom ever demanded
  5. E.Very little was owed by anyone to anybody
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (A handful of people saved the lives of a nation)

Explanation

The sentence praises a small group whose efforts saved a great many people.