Which of the following can be deduced from the passage?
A
the writer belives that most Nigerians do not die natural deaths
B
obituaries insinuate that most Nigerians do not die natural deaths
C
the writer is convinced that every death in Nigeria is a big blow to the bereaved
D
the writer suspects that every death in Nigeria is a big blow to the bereaved
Verified Correct Answer: B.
Grammar & Contextual Explanation
The passage discusses how obituaries in Nigeria often attribute deaths to "the evil machinations of the wicked," giving the impression that most Nigerians do not die natural deaths. However, this is presented as a feature of how obituaries are written, not necessarily the writer's personal belief.
Source: Myschool Past Questions Archive (Record #14848)