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JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 27

Question 27

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: A state of mutual hatred existed for years between the two villages of Umuna and Ogboma

  1. A.Umuna hated Ogboma
  2. B.Ogboma hated Umuna
  3. C.Ogboma and Umuna hated themselves
  4. D.Umuna and Ogboma hated each other
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Umuna and Ogboma hated each other)

Explanation

'Mutual' means felt by both sides, so each village hated the other.