Question 75
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2022
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write the opening paragraph of a persuasive speech on the importance of voting in democratic societies. The paragraph must (a) start with a rhetorical question, (b) include a brief personal anecdote illustrating civic responsibility, and (c) end with a clear statement of the speech's main claim. Keep the paragraph under 80 words.
Answer Options
A.
How can we claim to be free if we stay silent at the polls? I once stood with my neighbor, both nervous yet hopeful, as we cast our votes. So, should we consider voting just another optional activity?
Correct Answer
B.
What kind of future can we shape if we never vote? I remember standing beside my grandmother at the polling station, feeling the weight of her hope for a better Nigeria. That moment taught me that each ballot is a voice in our nation's story. Therefore, voting is not a right to be taken lightly; it is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy.
C.
What would happen to our nation if nobody voted? The power of the ballot lies in its ability to reflect the people's will. Hence, voting is essential for a healthy democracy.
D.
I remember the day I walked into the polling station with my sister, feeling the excitement of civic duty. It reminded me how important each vote can be. Voting, therefore, is a simple act that helps shape our future.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
What kind of future can we shape if we never vote? I remember standing beside my grandmother at the polling station, feeling the weight of her hope for a better Nigeria. That moment taught me that each ballot is a voice in our nation's story. Therefore, voting is not a right to be taken lightly; it is the cornerstone of a thriving democracy.
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Neco Model Questions Vol1
2022
English Language
Question 75.
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2022
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
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