JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 33

Question 33

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined words: Once I have finished all my homework, I am permitted to watch television.

  1. A.I can only watch television at any time
  2. B.I can only watch television after doing my homework
  3. C.Television comes first, then homework second
  4. D.I can only finish my homework after permission to watch television
  5. E.after watching television I finished my homework
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I can only watch television after doing my homework)

Explanation

Permission to watch television comes only once the homework is finished.