JAMB Use of English 1988 Question 23

Question 23

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

Which of the following titles BEST reflects the content of the passage?

  1. A.a market scene
  2. B.trading in the market
  3. C.an African market scene
  4. D.an African shopping centre
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (an African market scene)

Explanation

The passage describes life in a market and stresses that it is 'old, timeless Africa', so 'an African market scene' fits best.