JAMB English Language 2011 Objective — Question 8
Question 8 of 99 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2011 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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The expression 'Think of the devil and he will appear...' as used in the passage, suggest that ___
- A. like the devil evil thoughts must not reign in our hearts
- B. evil thoughts are fantasies which exist only in people's minds
- C. uncontrolled evil thoughts may lead to evil deeds
- D. the devil gives evil thoughts only to those who invite him inCorrect
Explanation
The devil gives evil thought only to those who invite him. The expression can be interpreted as the consequence of thinking of the devil is that it appears. The devil comes with evil thought as a result of thinking of him.
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