JAMB Use of English 2015 Question 5

Question 5

Comprehension
JAMB 2015 Passage I: Mr. Anokye's school
The passage, as printed

We know that St. Alban's College was in the pioneering state because

  1. A.It did not even have a playing field
  2. B.only pupils of poor homes were admitted into it
  3. C.All students were day boys
  4. D.Mr. Anokye owned it.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (It did not even have a playing field)

Explanation

The school only hoped to 'one day get its own playing field' and held classes in a converted house, which shows it was still just starting out.