JAMB Use of English 1985 Question 9

Question 9

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

Ntanya said "Thank you mother' to

  1. A.his mother
  2. B.his wife
  3. C.his aunt
  4. D.Teresa'a mother
  5. E.his grand-mother
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (his wife)

Explanation

Teresa, his wife, cooked and served him, so his thanks after the meal were to her.