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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 24

Question 24

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

All their animals had been sold in order to

  1. A.avoid despair
  2. B.buy food
  3. C.induce rain
  4. D.save animal food
  5. E.make the children happy
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (buy food)

Explanation

The passage says the animals were sold during the bad years 'to purchase food'.