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JAMB Use of English 1982 Question 24

Question 24

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

Despite the fact that the Americans like Dr. Okoro, he may not be made a Senior lecturer because

  1. A.the Americans are not influential
  2. B.Professor Ikin is opposed to him
  3. C.there will be opposition from all quarters
  4. D.he would be judged by his qualifications
  5. E.he may be considered inexperienced
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (he may be considered inexperienced)

Explanation

Council members might see him as 'a child born today' expecting full maturity tomorrow, i.e. too new and inexperienced.