JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 22

Question 22

Comprehension
JAMB 1982 Passage V: Professor Ikin and Dr. Okoro
The passage, as printed

Dr. Okoro cannot be seen as a threat to Professor Ikin because

  1. A.he is very junior to Professor Ikin in the university hierarchy
  2. B.because a cow does not take notice of a fly perching on its back
  3. C.Professor Ikin is old enough to be Dr. Okoro's father
  4. D.a Doctor is inferior to a Professor
  5. E.they do not teach the same subject.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (he is very junior to Professor Ikin in the university hierarchy)

Explanation

Ikin was an Associate Professor while Okoro had only just become a Lecturer Grade II, far below him.