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JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 29

Question 29

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Ade: Do you mind if I sit down here? Bola: Well, yes I do actually

  1. A.Bola is reluctantly granting the request
  2. B.Bola is willingly accepting the request
  3. C.Bola is certainly rejecting the request
  4. D.Bola is objecting to the request
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Bola is objecting to the request)

Explanation

Answering 'yes, I do' to 'Do you mind…?' means Bola does mind, so she objects.