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JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 22

Question 22

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

'An old goldsmith worked on his dying art' means that the

  1. A.goldsmith's trade was no longer popular
  2. B.goldsmith was old and might soon die
  3. C.goldsmith knew well the art of dyeing
  4. D.goldsmith now used copper filings
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (goldsmith's trade was no longer popular)

Explanation

A 'dying art' is a craft that is disappearing because few people still practise or want it.