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JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 45

Question 45

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Mrs. Adasu does all her work with more haste, less speed.

  1. A.She accepts whatever she does with more haste and speed
  2. B.She approaches whatever she does hurriedly.
  3. C.She addresses everything she does very quickly to avoid mistakes.
  4. D.She does everything carefully to avoid mistakes.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (She approaches whatever she does hurriedly.)

Explanation

'More haste, less speed' describes rushing so much that you end up slower. Of the options, only B says she does her work hurriedly.