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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 21

Question 21

Comprehension
JAMB 1988 Passage V: The market
The passage, as printed

According to the passage, the woman with half a dozen eggs in the market

  1. A.is doing earnest business
  2. B.comes purposely to enjoy herself
  3. C.is like other traders in the market
  4. D.does not like her husband at home
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (comes purposely to enjoy herself)

Explanation

Her eggs are only an excuse: she refuses to sell them and spends the day chatting, so she comes for the social pleasure.