JAMB 2016 English Language · Question 4
Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was
Options
- A.the son of a great scholar
- B.the only child of his parents
- C.one of the school prefects
- D.noted for his good paintings
Answer: C. one of the school prefects
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Analyze the question
The sentence is "Jimi was very prominent in Forcados High School because he was ..." The question is about the word prominent, which means well known, important, or standing out within a group.
Explain the concept
This question tests vocabulary in context. You need to choose the reason that best explains why someone would be prominent (noticeable and important) in a school.
Work through the options
- A. the son of a great scholar: This shows family background. It does not necessarily make him prominent in the school, and many people may not even know his father.
- B. the only child of his parents: This is a family fact. It has no link to standing out in school.
- C. one of the school prefects: Prefects hold positions of authority and visibility. Everyone in the school knows them, so this directly explains being prominent in the school.
- D. noted for his good paintings: This could make him known, but "noted for" would normally be described as being famous or talented. Prominence in a school setting is most naturally tied to a position or role.
Answer
Option C is the most logical choice because holding the office of prefect makes a student publicly visible and important within the school.
One caution: this question has no passage or prior context, so D is not completely impossible. C is the best fit because "prominent in the school" points to a position of status within the school.
Tip
For "because" or reason-completion questions, pick the option that links most directly to the key word. Here, prominent in the school connects to a school position (prefect), not to family background or a hobby.
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