Question 17
ComprehensionJAMB 1995 Passage IV: Spending on food and clothes (cloze)
Many Nigerians are yet to appreciate the importance of ________ (16) good food. The major reason for this lack of ________ (17) is to be ________ (18) in the pattern of spending ________ (19) among the people of this country. This pattern is characterized by lack of ________ (20), which is evident in the wasteful spending habit of Nigerians, a good number of whom are quite ________ (21) when it comes to buying clothes. This ________ (22) for expensive clothes has been brought about by the belief that it is appearance that ________ (23) the type of person one is. But it is important to realize that good food ________ (24) one ________ (25) from diseases.
Passage IV, gap 17 (choose the most appropriate option for the gap): The major reason for this lack of ________ (17) is to be ________ (18) in the pattern of spending ________ (19) among the people of this country.
- A.awareness
- B.seriousness
- C.sense of responsibility
- D.determination
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (awareness)
Explanation
People do not appreciate the importance of good food because they are not aware of it, so 'lack of awareness' fits.