JAMB Use of English 2010 Question 35

Question 35

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The woman was mournful as her husband was found dead drunk

  1. A.She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk
  2. B.She was apprehensive that her husband would drink again as soon as he recovered from the drunken stupor.
  3. C.She was sad because her husband was drunk and always as helpless as a dead man
  4. D.She was mourning because her husband drank and died.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (She was sad because her husband was absolutely drunk)

Explanation

'Dead drunk' means completely drunk, not dead. She was sad because he was extremely drunk.