JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 44

Question 44

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Even though Susan was the last in the examination, her result wasn't too different from what had been expected.

  1. A.Her result was poor.
  2. B.Her result was a disappointment
  3. C.Her result was as expected
  4. D.She had not been serious with her studies
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Her result was as expected)

Explanation

The sentence says her result was not very different from what people expected. So it was about as expected, even though she came last.