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JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 29

Question 29

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers

  1. A.He had no hatred for the brothers
  2. B.He had no axe and therefore stole the matchet
  3. C.He had no axe and therefore borrowed their matchet
  4. D.He had no vested interest in the brothers.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (He had no vested interest in the brothers.)

Explanation

Having 'no axe to grind' means having no private interest or selfish motive in a matter.