Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence?Though he is our elected representative he often takes a rather jaundiced view ...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2000 Subject: English Language

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Select the option that best explain the information conveyed in the sentence?Though he is our elected representative he often takes a rather jaundiced view of our problems?
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The option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence is "He takes an unfavorable position concerning our problems." The phrase "jaundiced view" means a prejudiced or biased view, often one that is unfavorable. Therefore, the sentence suggests that despite being an elected representative, the person in question has a negative or unfavorable perspective on the problems of the people they represent. The other options do not accurately convey the meaning of the sentence. "Hazy" means unclear or indistinct, which is not the same as being jaundiced or biased. "Forceful" means strong or assertive, which is not the same as being jaundiced or unfavorable. "Sickly" means ill or unhealthy, which is not the same as being jaundiced or biased.
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