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JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 28

Question 28

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The conference is biennial

  1. A.The conference is held twice every year
  2. B.The conference is held twice every two years
  3. C.The conference is held once every other year
  4. D.The conference lasts for two years
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (The conference is held once every other year)

Explanation

'Biennial' means happening once every two years (every other year); 'biannual' means twice a year.