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JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 97

Question 97

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: His meteoric rise to fame surprised everyone.

  1. A.His rise to fame was only temporary
  2. B.People were amazed at his rapid success
  3. C.He became successful very suddenly
  4. D.He rose to the top quite unexpectedly.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (People were amazed at his rapid success)

Explanation

A meteoric rise is a very fast one, and 'surprised everyone' means people were amazed, so B captures both parts.