JAMB English Language 2007 Objective — Question 14

Question 14 of 96 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The expression 'To return to the status quo ante', as used in Passage III, refers to the

A. killing of birds as a result of bird flu.
B. bird flu pandemic that had ravaged many countries in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.
C. condition of things prior to the incidence of bird flu in Nigeria.Correct
D. state of affairs following the bird flu pandemic in Nigeria.

Explanation

'Status quo ante' means the state of affairs as it was before - i.e. the condition of things prior to bird flu reaching Nigeria.

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