JAMB - English Language (1978 - No. 73)
Choose the option which is nearest in meaning to the sentences in each of the following questions:
For all he cared, his parent might have been dead for years
For all he cared, his parent might have been dead for years
although concern about his parent,he had been unable to find out if they were alive
He cared for no one except his parents, and it was possible that they had died long before
he did not care whether his parents were alive or had died long before
He was concerned about everyone not just his parents, who might have died long before
He cared very much for his parents even though they were dead
Explanation
The phrase "For all he cared" means he is indifferent towards the situation, implying that he had no concern about whether his parents were alive or not. Option C accurately captures this sentiment of indifference.
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