Question 58
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Describe a bustling market scene in no more than 150 words. Your description must: (i) employ at least three of the five senses, (ii) contain one simile and one metaphor, and (iii) convey the atmosphere of the market through vivid language.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
The market thrummed like a river of voices, each stall a splash of colour against the sun‑warmed tiles. The scent of cumin and fresh mangoes mingled with the sharp tang of diesel, while the heat pressed against the skin like a heavy blanket. I tasted a burst of sweet‑spiced tea, its steam curling upward as if the market itself were breathing. Rough bamboo baskets brushed my fingertips, and the rhythmic clatter of metal pots created a percussive backdrop. In that chaos, the market was a living tapestry, weaving together sight, sound, smell and taste into one unforgettable tableau.
B.
The market stretched out like a painted canvas, each corner a burst of colour against the grey stones. The smell of fresh herbs and old books mingled, and the wind carried a faint hint of rain. I tasted a sip of cold water, felt the smooth stone of a fountain, and heard distant music, but the passage fails to include a simile describing the crowd and does not convey the overall lively atmosphere.
C.
In the bustling bazaar, voices rose like steam from a kettle, and stalls glimmered like polished coins under a dull sky. The scent of incense mixed with the sharp bite of metal, while the heat pressed on the skin like a thin sheet. I saw bright lanterns, heard the occasional laugh, and felt the smooth silk of a scarf, yet the description lacks a metaphor for the market itself and omits any reference to taste.
D.
The market buzzed like a crowded hallway, each vendor a flash of neon against the cracked pavement. The aroma of fried plantains and gasoline hung heavy, while the sun beat down like an angry eye. I heard the clatter of carts, felt the rough rope of a sack, and saw a kaleidoscope of fabrics, but I missed the taste of any food. The scene felt like a machine, grinding people together in a relentless rhythm.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
The market thrummed like a river of voices, each stall a splash of colour against the sun‑warmed tiles. The scent of cumin and fresh mangoes mingled with the sharp tang of diesel, while the heat pressed against the skin like a heavy blanket. I tasted a burst of sweet‑spiced tea, its steam curling upward as if the market itself were breathing. Rough bamboo baskets brushed my fingertips, and the rhythmic clatter of metal pots created a percussive backdrop. In that chaos, the market was a living tapestry, weaving together sight, sound, smell and taste into one unforgettable tableau.
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This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 58.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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