JAMB Use of English 2014 Question 39

Question 39

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: The president said that he found himself between a rock and a hard place when the press said that he had resigned.

  1. A.He dreamt that he was abandoned.
  2. B.He thought that hard places were unsafe.
  3. C.He had a hard decision to make.
  4. D.Hard places are dangerous for the president.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (He had a hard decision to make.)

Explanation

Being between a rock and a hard place means facing a difficult choice.