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JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 8

Question 8

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

Teresa gave only bits of meat to the children because

  1. A.they would get more from Ntanya
  2. B.she cooked it with extra care
  3. C.they were young
  4. D.she kept most of it for her husband
  5. E.she could not afford meat.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (she kept most of it for her husband)

Explanation

When meat was scarce, she saved the whole chunk for her husband and gave the children only bits.