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JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 28

Question 28

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: It is likely that the governor will exact his pound of flesh.

  1. A.He will probably demand a hefty bribe
  2. B.He will probably engineer the assassination of his opponents
  3. C.He will probably impose crushing new taxes.
  4. D.He will probably demand for and get all that is due to him.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (He will probably demand for and get all that is due to him.)

Explanation

To exact one's pound of flesh is to insist on getting everything one is owed, however harsh.