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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 26

Question 26

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: It was our collective idea but Ado was doing everything to steal the show.

  1. A.Ado was not part of the planning but he tried to rub us of the benefits of it.
  2. B.We planned the show together but Ado was trying to abort it.
  3. C.It was a joint project but Ado is trying to attract the most attention.
  4. D.We collated the idea for the show but Ado was trying to steal the programme.
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Answer: C (It was a joint project but Ado is trying to attract the most attention.)

Explanation

A 'collective idea' is a joint one, and to 'steal the show' is to attract the most attention for yourself.