Question 78
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2021
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a descriptive paragraph of 150‑180 words describing a bustling market scene in Lagos during the early evening. Use vivid sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch) and incorporate at least two figurative language devices (e.g., simile, metaphor, personification).
Answer Options
A.
Lights flickered over the Lagos market as night fell. Stalls glowed with neon signs, and shoppers examined the goods. The description focuses only on sight, ignoring sound, smell, and touch, and it does not include any simile or metaphor.
B.
The market in Accra buzzed with activity as the sun set. Colorful canopies covered rows of sellers offering mangoes, fish, and woven baskets. The crowd chattered, and the scent of grilled meat drifted through the air. Though vivid, the setting is not Lagos, and the paragraph lacks the required figurative language.
C.
As dusk settled over the market, stalls opened their awnings. Vendors displayed fresh vegetables and bright fabrics. The air smelled of spices, and the floor was dusty. People moved quickly, buying and selling. The scene was lively but the description stays simple, without metaphor or simile.
Correct Answer
D.
As the sun dipped behind the Lagos skyline, the market transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour and sound. Stalls overflowed with ruby‑red tomatoes, golden plantains, and glittering beads that caught the fading light like tiny mirrors. The air throbbed with the rhythmic chatter of vendors hawking their wares, their voices weaving together like a lively drumbeat. A fragrant cloud of grilled suya mingled with the sharp tang of fresh fish, making the nose dance with anticipation. The worn wooden floor beneath my feet was warm, a reminder of the day's relentless bustle, while the occasional breeze brushed my skin, carrying whispers of distant laughter. In that moment, the market felt alive, a breathing beast that fed the city's heart, promising nourishment and stories to anyone daring enough to wander its lively lanes.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
As the sun dipped behind the Lagos skyline, the market transformed into a kaleidoscope of colour and sound. Stalls overflowed with ruby‑red tomatoes, golden plantains, and glittering beads that caught the fading light like tiny mirrors. The air throbbed with the rhythmic chatter of vendors hawking their wares, their voices weaving together like a lively drumbeat. A fragrant cloud of grilled suya mingled with the sharp tang of fresh fish, making the nose dance with anticipation. The worn wooden floor beneath my feet was warm, a reminder of the day's relentless bustle, while the occasional breeze brushed my skin, carrying whispers of distant laughter. In that moment, the market felt alive, a breathing beast that fed the city's heart, promising nourishment and stories to anyone daring enough to wander its lively lanes.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2021
English Language
Question 78.
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2021
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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