JAMB Use of English 2006 Question 63

Question 63

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: I think she takes her guardian's support for granted

  1. A.Her guardian has been helping her for a long time, and she is very grateful to him.
  2. B.She wants her guardian to grant her more support.
  3. C.She thinks her guardian will no longer support her as he has been doing.
  4. D.Her guardian has been helping her for a long time, but she does not show enough gratitude.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (Her guardian has been helping her for a long time, but she does not show enough gratitude.)

Explanation

To take something for granted is to stop appreciating it because it is always there.