Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers.

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Use of English - 2010 Subject: English Language

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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.

The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers.

He had no hatred for the brothers

He had no axe and therefore stole the matchet

He had no axe and therefore borrowed their matchet

He had no vested interest in the brothers.

Answer Details

The sentence means that the witness did not have any personal interests or hidden motives for or against his brothers. He did not hold any grudges or biases against them.

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Select the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The witness said he had no axe to grind with his brothers.

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