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JAMB Use of English 2009 Question 34

Question 34

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Kola visits us on occasions, and I don't like that.

  1. A.I do not like Kola because he visits us only when an event is being celebrated.
  2. B.I hate the fact that Kola only visits us when something is being celebrated.
  3. C.That Kola does not visit us often is something I object to.
  4. D.Kola seldom visits us and that is because he is a fair-weather friend.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I hate the fact that Kola only visits us when something is being celebrated.)

Explanation

Here 'on occasions' is taken to mean when there are special occasions (celebrations), and what the speaker dislikes is that fact, not Kola himself.