JAMB Use of English 2014 Question 26

Question 26

Prescribed Reading Text

Based on Chukwuemeka Ike's The Potter's Wheel: According to the novel, Mazi Laza would shout at any person standing in his way because his bicycle

  1. A.had injured people on many occasions.
  2. B.was manufactured by local engineers.
  3. C.had faulty brakes and outdated pedals.
  4. D.came from the same stock as Chief Okeke's.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (had faulty brakes and outdated pedals.)

Explanation

Mazi Laza's old bicycle had bad brakes, so he shouted at people in his way.