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JAMB Use of English 2022 Question 50

Question 50

Sentence Interpretation

Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence: Had he asked me earlier, I might have been able to employ him.

  1. A.I employed her
  2. B.I did not employ him
  3. C.I did not employ her
  4. D.I employed him
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (I did not employ him)

Explanation

'Had he asked earlier' is an unreal past condition: he did not ask early, so I did not employ him.