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JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 63

Question 63

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: If he were here it could be more fun

  1. A.He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun
  2. B.He was being expected to supply more fun
  3. C.There was not fun because he was not present
  4. D.He was expected but did not show up to liven up the occasion.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (He did not show up and so the occasion lacked much fun)

Explanation

'If he were here' means he is absent; the key reads this as saying he did not come, so the occasion lacked fun.