JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 29

Question 29

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: It was too cold for him to go out.

  1. A.He had a bad cold, and did not go out.
  2. B.Although it was very cold, he still went out
  3. C.As it was very cold, he did not go out
  4. D.He was afraid to go out that day.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (As it was very cold, he did not go out)

Explanation

'Too cold to go out' means the cold stopped him from going out.