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JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 30

Question 30

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The company ought to have issued warrants for one billion shares.

  1. A.The company has issued one billion shares.
  2. B.The management expected the company to issue more than one billion shares.
  3. C.Members of the company bought less than one billion shares.
  4. D.The company did not issue one billion shares.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (The company did not issue one billion shares.)

Explanation

'Ought to have issued' means it should have done so but did not.