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JAMB Use of English 1987 Question 9

Question 9

Comprehension
JAMB 1987 Passage II: The white man's road
The passage, as printed

'Passes by your ears' in the passage means

  1. A.piercing through you ears
  2. B.listening eagerly
  3. C.making no impression
  4. D.accepting as the truth
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (making no impression)

Explanation

Words that pass by your ears are heard without being taken seriously, i.e. they make no impression.