JAMB Use of English 1995 Question 25

Question 25

Comprehension
JAMB 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 25 (choose the most appropriate option for the gap): But it is important to realize that good food ________ (24) one ________ (25) from diseases.

  1. A.immunization
  2. B.immunity
  3. C.release
  4. D.retreat
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (immunity)

Explanation

'Immunity from disease' is the protection the body has; immunization is the act of vaccinating.