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JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 30

Question 30

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The President held forth for several minutes on the need for patriotism

  1. A.The President was silent for some minutes when patriotism was being discussed
  2. B.The President whispered a few things about patriotism.
  3. C.The President spent time saying a few things about patriots
  4. D.The President gave a rather long speech on the importance of patriotism
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (The President gave a rather long speech on the importance of patriotism)

Explanation

To 'hold forth' is to speak at length on a subject.