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JAMB Use of English 2000 Question 67

Question 67

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The politician's inflammatory remarks were heavily criticized

  1. A.The politician's rude remarks were heavily criticized
  2. B.The politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticized
  3. C.The politician's bombastic remarks were heavily criticized
  4. D.The politician's tribalistic remarks were heavily criticized.
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Answer: B (The politician's provocative remarks were heavily criticized)

Explanation

'Inflammatory' remarks stir up anger, so they are provocative.