JAMB Use of English 2011 Question 48

Question 48

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Okon's company took a hit last year.

  1. A.His company improved last year.
  2. B.His company made a huge success last year.
  3. C.His company was badly damaged last year.
  4. D.His company was established last year.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (His company was badly damaged last year.)

Explanation

To 'take a hit' is to suffer a loss or damage, so the company did badly last year.