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JAMB Use of English 1981 Question 17

Question 17

Comprehension
JAMB 1981 Passage D: Preface to a book on style
The passage, as printed

The author says that writers on language are

  1. A.inclined to be dogmatic
  2. B.opposed to dogmatism
  3. C.unlikely to be dogmatic
  4. D.resolved to be dogmatic
  5. E.ready to be dogmatic
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (inclined to be dogmatic)

Explanation

He says those who write on language seem particularly prone to dogmatism, that is, inclined to it.