JAMB Use of English 2013 Question 40

Question 40

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Zinana's examination result was not unfavourable.

  1. A.Her examination did not meet her expectation.
  2. B.She was successful in the examination.
  3. C.Her result could not earn her admission.
  4. D.She failed her examination.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (She was successful in the examination.)

Explanation

'Not unfavourable' (a double negative) means favourable, so she did well.