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JAMB Use of English 1998 Question 33

Question 33

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The expected guests arrived at the eleventh hour

  1. A.The guests arrived at the last minute
  2. B.The guests arrived 11 o'clock
  3. C.The guests arrived at the expected time
  4. D.The guests arrived eleven hours behind schedule.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (The guests arrived at the last minute)

Explanation

'At the eleventh hour' means at the last possible moment.