JAMB - English Language (2018 - No. 32)
Choose the option that best explains the information conveyed in the sentence.
The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy
there can be no favour beyond a reasonable point
sycophants need not talk all the time
people should know when not to use flattery
sycophants should know when to grant people requests
Selitys
sycophancy; using of flattery compliments to gain self-serving favour or advantage from another person.
Option C is correct.
''The man reasoned that there ought to be a limit to sycophancy'' means that, they should be a limit to how people use flattery compliments on people especially when they stand to gain something in return.