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Which situation below best illustrates irony?

Which situation below best illustrates irony?
Take Free Practice Test On 2026 JAMB UTME, Post UTME, WAEC SSCE, GCE, NECO SSCE
  • A A doctor treats injured patients carefully
  • B A pilot boards an aircraft before takeoff
  • C A referee forgets the rules during a final match
  • D A farmer harvests yams after rainy season
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Referees are expected to know the rules of a game very well. It becomes ironic when a referee forgets those rules during an important match. The situation is surprising because it is opposite to what people normally expect.

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