JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 32

Question 32

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Emeka was always conspicuous by his absence when it came to attending lectures.

  1. A.That Emeka always attended lectures made him conspicuous at school.
  2. B.Emeka's absence from lectures was all too glaring.
  3. C.It was obvious that Emeka was not present at lectures
  4. D.What made Emeka conspicuous was his occasional absence from school.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (Emeka's absence from lectures was all too glaring.)

Explanation

'Conspicuous by his absence' means his absence was very noticeable. 'All too glaring' expresses how obvious his absence was.