JAMB Use of English 2013 Question 27

Question 27

Prescribed Reading Text

Based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel: In the novel, Bright lived with Teacher because

  1. A.he was Teacher's nephew.
  2. B.his father was indebted to Teacher.
  3. C.he wanted to become a teacher.
  4. D.his father had gone on a long journey.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (his father was indebted to Teacher.)

Explanation

Bright served in Teacher's house because his father owed Teacher money.