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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 27

Question 27

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: As we watched, he just popped along to the shop for some bread.

  1. A.He has walked slowly to the shop.
  2. B.He stole some bread from the shop but we could not stop him.
  3. C.He broke into the bread shop before our very eyes.
  4. D.He went quickly to the shop for some bread.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (He went quickly to the shop for some bread.)

Explanation

To 'pop along' somewhere means to go there quickly, usually for a short visit.