JAMB 2018 English Language · Question 74
The organization is constantly in a state of flux
Question
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence. The organization is constantly in a state of flux
- A.There are periodic changes in the organization
- B.The organization is facing a difficult period
- C.The organization is experiencing; good times
- D.The organization is moribund
Answer: A. There are periodic changes in the organization
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Step 1: Analyze the question We need the option that best explains "The organization is constantly in a state of flux."
Step 2: Explain the key concept
- Flux means continuous change, movement, or instability.
- Constantly means all the time, without stopping.
- So "constantly in a state of flux" means the organization is always changing.
Step 3: Test each option
- A. There are periodic changes in the organization. This matches the idea of repeated, ongoing change. "Periodic" means recurring, which is close to "constantly changing," so it fits best.
- B. The organization is facing a difficult period. Flux does not mean hardship. It only means change, which may be good or bad.
- C. The organization is experiencing good times. Flux says nothing about prosperity.
- D. The organization is moribund. Moribund means dying or stagnant, which is the opposite of constantly changing.
Step 4: Answer Option A is the best choice. It is the only option that captures the idea of change. "Periodic" is not perfectly identical to "constant," but the other options are clearly wrong, so A is the closest.
Exam tip: Remember "flux" with "flow" and "fluid." Both suggest things that keep moving and changing. When a word is unfamiliar, look for related words, and eliminate options that bring in ideas the sentence never mentions, like hardship or prosperity.
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