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JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 31

Question 31

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The headmaster managed to talk his way out of having to give a speech

  1. A.He delivered a speech despite the difficulty
  2. B.He managed to give a speech out of a difficult situation
  3. C.He managed to get himself out of a difficult situation
  4. D.He managed to talk on his way.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He managed to get himself out of a difficult situation)

Explanation

To 'talk your way out of' something is to use words to escape an awkward situation, here having to give a speech.