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JAMB Use of English 2022 Question 49

Question 49

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: In spite of the loud music, John soon managed to fall asleep.

  1. A.the loud music soon helped John to fall asleep
  2. B.John soon fell asleep as a result of the loud music
  3. C.the loud music made John despise sleep
  4. D.John soon fell asleep even though the music was loud
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (John soon fell asleep even though the music was loud)

Explanation

'In spite of' means 'even though': the music was loud but he still fell asleep.