JAMB Use of English 2023 Question 53

Question 53

Sentence Interpretation

Choose the most appropriate option that best explains the information in the sentence: He is a clinging child.

  1. A.He is possessive
  2. B.He likes to cling with his sister
  3. C.He is a bully
  4. D.He is a handsome young man
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (He is possessive)

Explanation

A clinging child holds on to people and wants them close all the time, which is possessive behaviour.