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JAMB Use of English 1980 Question 23

Question 23

Comprehension
JAMB 1980 Passage E: Rufus Okeke (Roof)
The passage, as printed

The reference to Okeke's 'bright future' in Port-Harcourt can be described as being

  1. A.sarcastic
  2. B.true
  3. C.untrue
  4. D.irrelevant
  5. E.impossible
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (sarcastic)

Explanation

Calling a bicycle repairer's apprenticeship a 'bright future' is mocking: the writer means the opposite of what the words say, which is sarcasm.