JAMB Use of English 2012 Question 34

Question 34

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The player wasted a golden opportunity during the penalty shoot-out.

  1. A.The player first hit the bar.
  2. B.The player did not score the shot.
  3. C.The player scored the shot that made them win the gold cup.
  4. D.Instead of a silver cup, they received the golden one.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The player did not score the shot.)

Explanation

Wasting a golden opportunity in a shoot-out means missing the penalty.