JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 28

Question 28

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: It is always good to steer a middle course in whatever one does.

  1. A.It is always good to get midway in anything one does.
  2. B.It is always good to act with moderation.
  3. C.It is always good to move away from the forefront
  4. D.It is always good to work very hard.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (It is always good to act with moderation.)

Explanation

Steering a middle course means avoiding extremes, that is, acting with moderation.