JAMB 2021 English Language · Question 128
According to Salma, No man was worthy to be called a man except ____
Options
- A.her husband
- B.her boyfriend
- C.her brothers
- D.her father
Answer: D. her father
Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key
Analysis
This is a reading comprehension question, so the answer depends on the passage it was based on. Your message didn't include the passage, so I can't check the answer against the text myself.
How to approach this type of question
- Find the keyword in the passage. Here it is "worthy to be called a man", along with Salma's name.
- Look at who Salma admires or praises. The sentence is likely a statement of strong admiration for one particular person.
- Eliminate the distractors. Options like "her boyfriend" or "her husband" are tempting, but only the passage can confirm or rule them out.
- Check the wording. The phrase "except ____" means Salma makes one single exception, so look for the one man she holds in the highest regard.
Answer
her father**. I haven't been able to verify this against the passage, but it is consistent with the kind of statement the question describes: a daughter holding up her father as the model of what a man should be.
Tip
When a passage isn't in front of you, look for the relationship the narrator emphasizes most. In your own practice, always underline names and key phrases like "except" or "only", because JAMB often builds questions around these. If you can send me the passage, I'll take you through the exact lines that support the answer.
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