JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 91

Question 91

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: He could not have rewarded them more handsomely.

  1. A.He did not reward them very well.
  2. B.He rewarded them well, and he was also a good-looking man.
  3. C.He rewarded them very well.
  4. D.He spoke to them in a very generous way.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He rewarded them very well.)

Explanation

'Could not have rewarded them more handsomely' means it was impossible to reward them better, so he rewarded them very well.