Question 9
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Describe a bustling market at dawn using at least three of the five senses. Your description should be vivid, incorporate figurative language, and be written as a single paragraph of about 60-80 words.
Answer Options
A.
When the first light spills over the market at sunrise, the scene unfolds like a painted tapestry, each stall a bright brushstroke of color. The air is thick with the sharp perfume of cumin, the sweet tang of ripe papaya, and the earthy musk of fresh fish. Voices rise in a chorus, vendors shouting offers that bounce off the cobblestones, while the clatter of wooden carts creates a percussive rhythm. My fingertips brush the rough weave of bamboo baskets, and the warm, oily taste of fried dough lingers on my tongue as I wander through the bustling lanes.
Correct Answer
B.
At dawn the market awakens with the golden glow of sunrise spilling over stalls, while the air fills with the sharp scent of fresh spices and ripe mangoes. Vendors shout their offers, their voices mingling with the clatter of wooden carts. The texture of woven baskets brushes against my fingertips as I navigate the bustling aisles, and the sweet taste of warm, fried plantains lingers on my tongue.
C.
At dawn the market opens with stalls arranged in neat rows, the sky turning a soft blue. The smell of fresh coriander and grilled fish fills the air, while the sound of merchants calling out prices mixes with the rustle of paper bags. I feel the cool metal of a weighing scale in my hand, and the sweet taste of a ripe mango stays on my lips as I walk past the crowded aisles.
D.
At dawn the market comes alive under a pink sky, the stalls glitter with fresh produce while the vendors' voices rise in a rhythmic chant. The bright colors of oranges and bananas catch the eye, and the clatter of carts creates a lively soundtrack as shoppers weave through the aisles. Children laugh as they chase each other between the rows, and the occasional bark of a stray dog adds a sharp note to the morning chorus.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
At dawn the market awakens with the golden glow of sunrise spilling over stalls, while the air fills with the sharp scent of fresh spices and ripe mangoes. Vendors shout their offers, their voices mingling with the clatter of wooden carts. The texture of woven baskets brushes against my fingertips as I navigate the bustling aisles, and the sweet taste of warm, fried plantains lingers on my tongue.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2021
English Language
Question 9.
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objective
questions from the
2021
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
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