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JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 59

Question 59

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The prefect reeled off the names of all the students who broke the library law.

  1. A.The prefect gave a disjointed list of the students in the law library.
  2. B.The prefect omitted the names of the students who broke into the law library
  3. C.The prefect submitted a complete list of the students who stole library books
  4. D.The prefect gave an accurate list of the students who disobeyed library regulations.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (The prefect gave an accurate list of the students who disobeyed library regulations.)

Explanation

To reel off names is to list them quickly and without mistakes. The students had broken the library rules, which D states; nothing says they stole books.