JAMB Use of English 1997 Question 29

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Only two ministers survived the recent cabinet reshuffle

1. A.In the recent changes in government, only two ministers were sacked
2. B.In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers remained alive
3. C.In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers retained their posts.
4. D.In the recent changes in government, all but two ministers were sacked.