JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 34

Question 34

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The president of the club said that he would cross the bridge on getting there.

  1. A.He was waiting for an opportunity to take a decision
  2. B.When he got to the river he would build a bridge across it
  3. C.He would take a decision at the appropriate time
  4. D.When he got to the river he would cross at the bridge.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He would take a decision at the appropriate time)

Explanation

'Cross the bridge when you get to it' means dealing with a problem only when it actually arises.