JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 22

Question 22

Comprehension
JAMB 1985 Passage V: Waiting for rain
The passage, as printed

'The adults paid no attention to this' refers to

  1. A.the children scolding the rag-dolls
  2. B.the plain porridge
  3. C.the burnt porridge
  4. D.their breaking nerves
  5. E.the land
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the children scolding the rag-dolls)

Explanation

The sentence comes right after the description of the children scolding and beating their rag-dolls.