JAMB Use of English 1984 Question 34

Question 34

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined sentence: For all he cared, the game was as good as lost.

  1. A.He did not care if the game was lost
  2. B.He could not care less if the game was lost
  3. C.He was almost certain that the game would be lost
  4. D.He was afraid the game would be lost
  5. E.The game was very good, and he cared very much about losing it
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (He did not care if the game was lost)

Explanation

'For all he cared' shows that he did not care; the result of the game did not matter to him.