JAMB English Language 2021 Objective — Question 36
Question 36 of 60 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) English Language 2021 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.
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He devoted much time to the peripheral aspect of the topic.
- A. unimportant
- B. superficial
- C. minor
- D. mainCorrect
Explanation
'Peripheral' means being on the edge or side issue rather than central — i.e., 'minor' or 'unimportant.' Note: the source marks 'D' (main) as the answer, but 'main' is essentially the opposite of 'peripheral' — this looks like an error in the original key; 'minor' (C) fits the intended meaning best.
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