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JAMB Use of English 1994 Question 27

Question 27

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Had he come that day, the problem would still not have been solved

  1. A.He came that day, but the problem was not solved
  2. B.He did not come that day, but the problem was solved
  3. C.He did not come that day, and the problem was not solved
  4. D.He did not come that day, but his presence would not have solved the problem
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (He did not come that day, but his presence would not have solved the problem)

Explanation

'Had he come' means he did not come; 'would still not have been solved' means even his presence would not have solved it.