JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 30

Question 30

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Whoever would have thought that he would lose the presidential election?

  1. A.Everyone believed that he would lose the election
  2. B.It was commonly believed that he would win the election
  3. C.He was supposed to lose the election
  4. D.No one believed that he would win the election
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (It was commonly believed that he would win the election)

Explanation

The question expresses surprise at his defeat, showing that people generally expected him to win.