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Analyze the question: The sentence uses a double negative, "not unfavourable". We must pick the option that best explains what it means.

Concept: In English, "not + negative word" (a figure of speech called litotes) usually gives a mild positive meaning.

• "not unfavourable" = "favourable", though more modestly stated
• "not bad" = "fairly good"
• "not unkind" = "kind"

Step-by-step solution:

1. "Unfavourable" means bad, adverse, or not good.
2. "Not unfavourable" cancels the negative, so the result was favourable, meaning good or satisfactory.
3. Now check each option: • A. Her examination did not meet expectation: This suggests a poor result, which is the opposite meaning. ✗ • B. She was successful in her examination: A favourable result means she did well or succeeded. ✓ • C. Her result could not earn her admission: This is negative and not implied. ✗ • D. She failed her examination: This is the direct opposite. ✗

**Answer: B.

Exam tip: For "not un-" sentences, drop both negatives and read the sentence as a positive, slightly softened. "Not unfavourable" becomes "favourable", so look for the option that is positive. Eliminate options that carry a negative idea (failed, did not meet, could not).