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JAMB Use of English 1979 Question 5

Question 5

Comprehension
JAMB 1979 Passage B: St Alban's College
The passage, as printed

St Alban's College was founded because

  1. A.the war was over
  2. B.there were no other colleges in the country
  3. C.founding a college required quick money
  4. D.the need for education was seriously felt
  5. E.boys from the interior were eager to learn.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (the need for education was seriously felt)

Explanation

The passage says such schools sprang up because serious people felt the educational need of the country.