Question 47
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2020
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IGBO_L1
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objective
Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.
"When the sky turned a deep gray, the farmer hurried to the market early. He knew the forecast warned of a sudden downpour that could ruin the fresh vegetables. By arriving before the clouds gathered, he could sell his produce while the road was still dry."
Based on the passage, what is the most likely reason the farmer decided to sell his produce early? Support your answer with two pieces of evidence from the text.
Answer Options
A.
The farmer sold early because he wanted to finish his work before sunset; evidence: (1) "He knew the forecast warned of a sudden downpour that could ruin the fresh vegetables," and (2) "By arriving before the clouds gathered, he could sell his produce while the road was still dry."
Correct Answer
B.
The farmer sold early to avoid his vegetables being ruined by the expected downpour; evidence: (1) "He knew the forecast warned of a sudden downpour that could ruin the fresh vegetables," and (2) "By arriving before the clouds gathered, he could sell his produce while the road was still dry."
C.
The farmer sold early to avoid traffic congestion caused by the storm; evidence: (1) "He knew the forecast warned of a sudden downpour that could ruin the fresh vegetables," and (2) "By arriving before the clouds gathered, he could sell his produce while the road was still dry."
D.
The farmer sold early to take advantage of higher market prices; evidence: (1) "He knew the forecast warned of a sudden downpour that could ruin the fresh vegetables," and (2) "By arriving before the clouds gathered, he could sell his produce while the road was still dry."
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The farmer sold early to avoid his vegetables being ruined by the expected downpour; evidence: (1) "He knew the forecast warned of a sudden downpour that could ruin the fresh vegetables," and (2) "By arriving before the clouds gathered, he could sell his produce while the road was still dry."
About This Question
This is
Bece Model Questions Vol1
2020
Igbo L1
Question 47.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2020
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Igbo L1
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.