JAMB Use of English 2008 Question 34

Question 34

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: In those days in this school, everyone who spoke in a language other than English paid a fine of ten naira

  1. A.Everyone of us paid a fine of ten naira because we did not always speak in English
  2. B.Everyone would pay a fine of ten naira for wanting to use a language other than English
  3. C.Those who spoke a language other than English on the premises paid a fine of ten naira
  4. D.Those who intended to speak other languages on the school premises were required to pay ten naira.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Those who spoke a language other than English on the premises paid a fine of ten naira)

Explanation

Only those who actually spoke another language in the school were fined.