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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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