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JAMB Use of English 1992 Question 97

Question 97

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Tom ought not to have told me

  1. A.Tom did not tell me but he should
  2. B.Perhaps Tom was wrong to have told me
  3. C.Tom told me but it was wrong of him
  4. D.It was necessary for Tom not to tell me
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Tom told me but it was wrong of him)

Explanation

'Ought not to have told' means he did tell, but it was the wrong thing to do.