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Unilorin Post-UTME Use of English 2018 (Model questions) Question 3

Question 3

Comprehension
2018/2019 Passage I: adapted from Nguyen Duc Minh, "Fortune Tellers" (in American Eyes)
The passage, as printed

Based on the last paragraph, it can be most reasonably inferred that Andy's increasing enjoyment of eating xôi was related to:

  1. A.hear Tim and Jennifer laughing and talking
  2. B.the fact that it stuck to his fingernails
  3. C.sitting at a table with Tim and Jennifer while he ate
  4. D.the fact that his father made the xôi
  5. E.seeing Tim and Jennifer eating xôi.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (hear Tim and Jennifer laughing and talking)

Explanation

As he listened to the couple's talk and laughter, he realised it was the words that were bitter, and the food began to taste sweet.