After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropr...
Assessment:WAEC SSCE - English Language - 1994 (Objective)Subject:English Language
After each of the following sentences, a list of possible interpretations of the sentence is given. Choose the interpretation that you consider most appropriate for each sentence.
Ajala earns a fat salary but cannot make both ends meet. This means that Ajala
Answer Details
The most appropriate interpretation of the sentence "Ajala earns a fat salary but cannot make both ends meet" is that he does not live within his income. This means that despite earning a good salary, Ajala is struggling financially because he spends more than he earns. It is possible that he has high expenses or is making poor financial decisions. This interpretation is supported by the phrase "cannot make both ends meet," which implies that he is not able to cover his expenses with his income. The other options presented in the list do not fit the context of the sentence and are less likely to be true based on the information given.