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JAMB Use of English 1991 Question 33

Question 33

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the option nearest in meaning to the word or phrase in italics: I would rather not attend the party

  1. A.detest attending
  2. B.do not have the enthusiasm to attend
  3. C.must not attend
  4. D.have a choice to attend or not to
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (do not have the enthusiasm to attend)

Explanation

'I would rather not attend' expresses a preference not to go, i.e. a lack of enthusiasm for going.