JAMB Use of English 2014 Question 38

Question 38

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Jummai's father remarked that pigs would fly before she passed.

  1. A.It would be possible to pass only if she worked harder.
  2. B.It would never be possible for her to pass.
  3. C.He would have to bribe her teachers to enable her to pass.
  4. D.She would have to cheat in order to pass.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (It would never be possible for her to pass.)

Explanation

'Pigs would fly' describes something that will never happen.