JAMB Use of English 1993 Question 35

Question 35

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: His refusal to help us, dealt a death-blow to our plans.

  1. A.because he did not help, our plans did not materialize
  2. B.He helped and our plans materialized
  3. C.He blew our plans to pieces
  4. D.He supported our plans so it worked.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (because he did not help, our plans did not materialize)

Explanation

A 'death-blow' ends something completely; because he refused to help, the plans failed.