JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 27

Question 27

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Thanks to that phone call, I was able to obtain the visa.

  1. A.In spite of that phone call, I obtained the visa
  2. B.It was because of that phone call that I obtained the visa
  3. C.I am grateful to whoever phoned me, and I obtained the visa
  4. D.If I had not received that phone call, I would not have obtained the visa.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (It was because of that phone call that I obtained the visa)

Explanation

'Thanks to' means 'because of', so the call is the reason he got the visa.