Question 44
BECE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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IGBO_L1
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objective
You need to write a formal complaint letter in Igbo to the school principal about repeated power outages that disrupt study. (a) Outline the three essential parts of the letter and the brief content each should contain. (b) Write the opening paragraph (maximum two sentences). (c) Suggest one persuasive technique that would strengthen the letter.
Answer Options
A.
Parts: (i) Heading and salutation - date only, missing address and greeting. (ii) Body - describe power outages but omit any request for improvement. (iii) Closing - include a phone number instead of a signature. Opening paragraph: "Onye isi ụlọ akwụkwọ, ekele m. Nsogbu ọkụ na-eme kwa ụbọchị, biko nyere anyị." Persuasive technique: threaten to involve the media if the issue persists.
B.
Parts: (i) Heading and salutation - address and greeting but no date. (ii) Body - request reliable power but ignore describing the outages. (iii) Closing - sign with a nickname. Opening paragraph: "Onye isi ụlọ akwụkwọ, ekele m na-eso gị. Anyị chọrọ ka ọkụ dịrị mgbe niile." Persuasive technique: cite statistics from other schools that have solved similar problems.
C.
Parts: (i) Heading - only the subject line, no date or address. (ii) Body - list of outages without describing impact or request. (iii) Closing - brief thank you without signature. Opening paragraph: "Onye isi ụlọ akwụkwọ, achọrọ m ikwu maka nsogbu ọkụ." Persuasive technique: use of emotional anecdotes about students' fatigue.
Correct Answer
D.
Parts: (i) Heading and salutation - date, address, "Onye isi ụlọ akwụkwọ, ekele m na-eso gị". (ii) Body - describe outages, impact on study, request reliable power. (iii) Closing - thank you, signature. Opening paragraph: "Onye isi ụlọ akwụkwọ, ekele m na-eso gị. Achọrọ m ikwupụta nsogbu mgbawa ọkụ na-eme kwa ụbọchị n'ụlọ akwụkwọ anyị, nke na-eme ka anyị ghara ịga n'ihu n'ịmụ ihe." Persuasive technique: appeal to fairness by invoking the school's duty to provide a suitable learning environment.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Parts: (i) Heading and salutation - date, address, "Onye isi ụlọ akwụkwọ, ekele m na-eso gị". (ii) Body - describe outages, impact on study, request reliable power. (iii) Closing - thank you, signature. Opening paragraph: "Onye isi ụlọ akwụkwọ, ekele m na-eso gị. Achọrọ m ikwupụta nsogbu mgbawa ọkụ na-eme kwa ụbọchị n'ụlọ akwụkwọ anyị, nke na-eme ka anyị ghara ịga n'ihu n'ịmụ ihe." Persuasive technique: appeal to fairness by invoking the school's duty to provide a suitable learning environment.
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Bece Model Questions Vol1
2022
Igbo L1
Question 44.
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objective
questions from the
2022
Bece Model Questions Vol1
Igbo L1
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Difficulty level:
Hard
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