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JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 29

Question 29

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The boys who rioted, were suspended by the principal.

  1. A.Only some of the boys rioted and they were suspended
  2. B.All the boys rioted and were suspended
  3. C.Many boys rioted and were suspended
  4. D.A few boys rioted and were suspended.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Only some of the boys rioted and they were suspended)

Explanation

'Who rioted' picks out a particular group of boys, those who rioted, so only those boys were suspended.