JAMB English Language 2022 Objective — Question 55

Question 55 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2022 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The interpreter was wrong because he gave the congregation a _____ translation of the pastor's statement.

A. lateral
B. literary
C. literalCorrect
D. unilateral

Explanation

A 'literal' translation renders words exactly/word-for-word rather than conveying intended meaning, which fits the context of an interpreter being wrong because of an overly literal rendering.

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