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JAMB Use of English 2002 Question 98

Question 98

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The politician was pilloried by the press for his inflammatory remarks

  1. A.The politician was snubbed by the press for his remarks
  2. B.The politician was criticized by the press for his remarks
  3. C.The politician was closely questioned by the press for his remarks
  4. D.The politician was ridiculed by the press for his remarks.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The politician was criticized by the press for his remarks)

Explanation

To pillory someone is to attack or criticise them strongly in public.