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JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 42

Question 42

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The secretary said that the postponement of the meeting was due to unforeseen circumstances.

  1. A.The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons.
  2. B.The meeting's date was ut off for strange reasons.
  3. C.The meeting was called as a result of obstacles hitherto unkown.
  4. D.the meeting broke off as a result of unusual difficulties.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (The date of the meeting was shifted as a result of unexpected reasons.)

Explanation

A postponement moves the meeting to a later date, and 'unforeseen' means unexpected. So the date was shifted for unexpected reasons.