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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 10

Question 10

Comprehension
JAMB 1985 Passage II: Ntanya and Teresa
The passage, as printed

Teresa would say she had eaten already no matter how hungry she might be so that

  1. A.Ntanya would eat to his satisfaction
  2. B.Ntanya would say 'Thank you mother'
  3. C.she could cook again
  4. D.she could watch him eat
  5. E.every bolus would go down her own throat.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (Ntanya would eat to his satisfaction)

Explanation

She refused to share so that her husband could have all the food and eat until he was satisfied.