Question 42
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Compose a descriptive paragraph of 120‑150 words that vividly portrays a bustling Saturday market in your town. Your description must:
1. Employ at least five sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste).
2. Use a minimum of three adjectives to enhance imagery.
3. Arrange the details in a logical spatial order (e.g., from entrance to centre).
Answer Options
A.
Entering the market, the first thing that catches the eye is the bright red awnings covering the stalls. The market is busy with many people moving quickly. Vendors shout about their goods and the sound of traffic can be heard nearby. As I walk further, I see piles of vegetables and fruits arranged neatly. In the centre, a group of children play near a fountain, adding a lively atmosphere to the scene.
B.
From the far end of the market, the smell of fresh fish greets you before you even see the stalls. The market is quiet and calm, with soft music playing in the background. The textures are smooth as you touch the polished wooden tables. The taste of sweet pastries lingers as you bite into one offered by a vendor. At the centre, a large statue stands, but the description does not follow a spatial flow.
C.
Walking into the market, the first sensation is the hot heat of the sun on your skin. The sound of distant traffic overwhelms the chatter of sellers. The sight of bright umbrellas creates a chaotic canopy. The smell of incense is faint, and the taste of salty peanuts is unexpected. The description jumps from the centre to the entrance, breaking the logical spatial order.
Correct Answer
D.
Entering the market, the first thing that catches the eye is the kaleidoscopic array of colourful fabrics fluttering in the gentle breeze. The air is thick with the fragrant aroma of grilled plantains and simmering pepper soup, while the rhythmic chatter of vendors haggling over fresh produce creates a lively soundtrack. As I walk deeper, the rough texture of hand‑woven baskets brushes against my fingertips, and the sweet taste of ripe mangoes lingers on my tongue when I sample a slice offered by a smiling seller. At the centre, a bustling crowd gathers around a drum circle, their laughter echoing across the stalls, completing the vivid tapestry of sights, sounds, smells, touches and tastes that define our Saturday market.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
Entering the market, the first thing that catches the eye is the kaleidoscopic array of colourful fabrics fluttering in the gentle breeze. The air is thick with the fragrant aroma of grilled plantains and simmering pepper soup, while the rhythmic chatter of vendors haggling over fresh produce creates a lively soundtrack. As I walk deeper, the rough texture of hand‑woven baskets brushes against my fingertips, and the sweet taste of ripe mangoes lingers on my tongue when I sample a slice offered by a smiling seller. At the centre, a bustling crowd gathers around a drum circle, their laughter echoing across the stalls, completing the vivid tapestry of sights, sounds, smells, touches and tastes that define our Saturday market.
About This Question
This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2023
English Language
Question 42.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2023
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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