Question 26
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a descriptive paragraph of about 120-150 words describing a rainy evening in a Lagos market. Include at least three sensory details (sight, sound, smell) and use at least two figurative language devices (simile or metaphor).
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The market turned into a shimmering tapestry as the rain drummed "tap tap tap" on tin roofs, turning the dusty lanes into glossy rivers. Neon signs flickered like fireflies caught in a storm, casting amber halos on wet stalls where vendors shouted, their voices rising above the splash of puddles. The air was thick with the sharp scent of fried plantain mingling with the earthy perfume of wet soil, a reminder that the city never truly sleeps. Umbrellas bobbed like colorful mushrooms, and a lone child laughed, his giggle cutting through the gloom like a bright knife. The whole scene felt like a living painting, each droplet a brushstroke that brought the market's chaotic beauty into sharper focus.
B.
The rain hammered the tin roofs with a metallic clang, turning the market into a chaotic flood. The air was thick with the acrid smell of burnt oil and the sharp sting of chlorine, overwhelming the usual aromas. Vendors shouted over the roar of water, and the stalls glistened like broken mirrors, while a stray dog barked intermittently.
C.
The market fell silent as the drizzle whispered over the stalls, turning the cobblestones into a mirror that reflected the neon glow. The scent of fresh fish mingled with the sweet perfume of blooming jasmine, while distant drums beat a steady rhythm. Umbrellas rose like white sails, and a lone vendor sang, his voice echoing through the night like a distant train.
D.
The market bustled under the blazing sun, the heat turning the tarred paths into shimmering waves of heat. Bright banners fluttered like flags, and the air was filled with the aroma of grilled suya and fresh mangoes. Shoppers moved in a steady stream, their laughter rising above the clatter of metal pots, while the sky remained a cloudless azure.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The market turned into a shimmering tapestry as the rain drummed "tap tap tap" on tin roofs, turning the dusty lanes into glossy rivers. Neon signs flickered like fireflies caught in a storm, casting amber halos on wet stalls where vendors shouted, their voices rising above the splash of puddles. The air was thick with the sharp scent of fried plantain mingling with the earthy perfume of wet soil, a reminder that the city never truly sleeps. Umbrellas bobbed like colorful mushrooms, and a lone child laughed, his giggle cutting through the gloom like a bright knife. The whole scene felt like a living painting, each droplet a brushstroke that brought the market's chaotic beauty into sharper focus.
About This Question
This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2019
English Language
Question 26.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2019
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.