JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 32

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: I wouldn't have responded to his rude talk, if I were you.

1. A.The advice was taken by the respondent, so he did not respond to the talk
2. B.The adviser put himself in the respondent's position, so he did not respond to the talk.
3. C.The respondent replied to the speaker's talk, although he ought not have done so.
4. D.What was advisable was that the respondent gave it back to the speaker.