JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 6

Question 6

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

Bolus in this passage means

  1. A.Adam's apple
  2. B.throat pill
  3. C.liquid
  4. D.piece of meat
  5. E.large morsel
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (large morsel)

Explanation

A bolus is a lump of chewed food that is swallowed, so 'large morsel' fits what went down Ntanya's throat.