JAMB Use of English 2013 Question 36

Question 36

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The team's poor performance at the tournament plumb the depths of horror.

  1. A.The team's performance was enjoyed by all.
  2. B.The team's performance was full of disappointment.
  3. C.The team's performance was rewarded.
  4. D.The team's performance took them to the next round.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (The team's performance was full of disappointment.)

Explanation

To plumb the depths is to reach the lowest point, so the performance was deeply disappointing.