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JAMB English Language 2017 Objective — Question 25

Question 25 of 59 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2017 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Based on S.L. Manyika's novel 'Independence': 'You had better do as the doctor says and stay in bed' most nearly means

  • A. A. It is better to stay in bed when listening to the doctor
  • B. B. It is wiser to listen to the doctor than to stay in bed
  • C. C. It is wiser to wait in bed for the doctor
  • D. D. The wisest thing to do is to stay in bedCorrect

Explanation

'You had better' expresses strong advice — the wisest course of action is to stay in bed.

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