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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 17

Question 17

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

Boeta Dick spat in the bucket because

  1. A.he was sick
  2. B.he had a dirty habit
  3. C.he coughed
  4. D.the smithy smelled badly
  5. E.it is good to spit regularly
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (he coughed)

Explanation

The passage says he coughed violently and spat into the bucket of sand beside his seat, so the spitting came with his coughing.