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JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 33

Question 33

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: He could not speak out because he had a feet of clay

  1. A.His feet was muddy.
  2. B.He was weak and cowardly.
  3. C.He was clumsy and lazy.
  4. D.He was shy and timid.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (He was weak and cowardly.)

Explanation

Someone with feet of clay has a hidden weakness in their character. Here that weakness kept him from speaking out, so he was weak and cowardly.