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JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 17

Question 17

Comprehension
JAMB 1979 Passage D: Mud sculpture
The passage, as printed

Different materials are chosen because

  1. A.they are considered suitable
  2. B.some are difficult to obtain
  3. C.they are used by different worshippers of the same god
  4. D.they are thought to have particular physical powers
  5. E.they are associated with different deities.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (they are associated with different deities.)

Explanation

The passage links each material to a particular god: brass to Oshun, ivory to Obatala, iron to Ogun, and so on.