JAMB Use of English 2005 Question 27

Question 27

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The class was tired of the new boy jawing away all the time.

  1. A.He bit off people's jaws
  2. B.He was always chewing in the class.
  3. C.He was always making trouble for the class.
  4. D.He talked continuously in the class
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (He talked continuously in the class)

Explanation

To 'jaw away' is informal for talking on and on.