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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 16

Question 16

Comprehension
JAMB 1980 Passage D: Work at the smithy
The passage, as printed

The boss, Boeta Dick, can be described as being

  1. A.skinny
  2. B.hard working
  3. C.ambitious
  4. D.a Chinese
  5. E.slender
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (skinny)

Explanation

He is described as reedy, with skin drawn tight over jutting bones and sunken cheeks, which means very thin, that is skinny.