JAMB Use of English 2007 Question 97

Question 97

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: There's a door at either end of the building.

  1. A.The building has two ends and two doors.
  2. B.The building has two ends, but only one door.
  3. C.The building has two ends, but I do not know which of the two has a door.
  4. D.The building has many ends, each with a door.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (The building has two ends and two doors.)

Explanation

'At either end' means at each of the two ends, so there are two doors.