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JAMB Use of English 2014 Question 36

Question 36

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The minister considered the ministry's budget to be a drop in the ocean in view of the number of projects in the pipeline.

  1. A.The amount available may be inadequate for projected expenditure.
  2. B.The minister may be dropped for failing to complete a number of projects.
  3. C.The money approved cannot complete the pipeline project across the ocean.
  4. D.The pipeline project across the ocean will be abandoned unless budgetary allocation improves.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (The amount available may be inadequate for projected expenditure.)

Explanation

'A drop in the ocean' is a very small amount compared with what is needed, so the budget is too small for the planned projects.