In the question below choose the option nearest in meaning to the underlined:

Once i have finished all my homework, i am permitted to watch television

  • A I can only watch television at any time
  • B I can only watch television after doing my homework
  • C Television comes first, then homework second
  • D I can only finish my homework after permission to watch television
  • E after watching television i finished my homework
jamb 1984english-language

The correct answer is B. I can only watch television after doing my homework

The option nearest in meaning to the underlined phrase "all my homework, I am permitted" is B. "I can only watch television after doing my homework. " 

This means that the person is allowed to watch television only after completing their homework.

Previous question Next question