JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 18

Question 18

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

Without the solderers in the smithy

  1. A.no work can be done
  2. B.the boss will go into debt
  3. C.the products cannot be completed
  4. D.the boss will be unhappy
  5. E.the other workers will not like their job
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (the products cannot be completed)

Explanation

The machines only cut and shape the tins; the solderers seal the seams. Without them the tins would not be finished.