JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 33

Question 33

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: He was injured by friendly fire.

  1. A.He was wounded in a war by a friend of his who fired a shot mistakenly.
  2. B.He was injured by a gunshot that was fired by a friend.
  3. C.He was hit in a war by a weapon fired by his own side.
  4. D.It was a war and he was hit by a bomb fired by an unknown soldier.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He was hit in a war by a weapon fired by his own side.)

Explanation

'Friendly fire' is shooting from your own side in a battle that hits you by accident.