Question 62
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a descriptive paragraph of 80-100 words about a bustling market at dawn. Your paragraph must include at least three sensory details (sight, sound, smell), contain a simile, and avoid repeating any adjective.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
At the first light of dawn, the market awakens like a beehive, its stalls spilling a kaleidoscope of colors across the cobblestones. The air vibrates with the chatter of vendors hawking fresh mangoes, while the clatter of wooden carts rolls over the uneven ground. A fragrant cloud of roasted plantains mingles with the sharp tang of citrus, drawing hungry passersby closer. Sunlight glints off polished copper pots, and the rhythmic beat of a distant drum sets a lively tempo that carries through the narrow alleys.
B.
At dawn the market stirs, stalls spilling vivid fabrics across the stone lanes. The clamor of merchants shouting prices mixes with the metallic clang of pots, while the scent of fresh bread and spiced tea drifts through the air. Sunlight catches the dew on fruit, turning it to tiny mirrors. Children dart between tables, their laughter echoing off the walls. A distant rooster crows, adding rhythm to the bustling scene, and the cool breeze carries the faint aroma of incense from a nearby shrine.
C.
Morning light pours over the market like golden honey, illuminating rows of tables stacked with bright, bright vegetables and polished copper pans. The chatter of sellers blends with the rhythmic thump of drums, creating a lively soundtrack. A breeze brushes past, carrying a faint hint of citrus, while the heat of the sun presses down on shoppers. Colorful awnings flutter above, and the occasional laugh of a child rises above the crowd, adding a playful note to the early hour.
D.
At the break of day the market awakens, its canvas roofs unfurling like a sunrise painted across the sky. Vendors arrange crates of ruby apples, deep‑green herbs, and glistening fish, each stall a burst of color that catches the eye. The air is alive with the crackle of sizzling oil, the melodic calls of sellers advertising mangoes, and the sharp perfume of fresh coriander mingling with sweet incense. A soft wind sweeps through the narrow lanes, rustling paper lanterns and carrying the distant echo of a drumbeat that sets a steady pulse. Shoppers move in a steady stream, their footsteps echoing on the cobblestones as they negotiate prices.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
At the first light of dawn, the market awakens like a beehive, its stalls spilling a kaleidoscope of colors across the cobblestones. The air vibrates with the chatter of vendors hawking fresh mangoes, while the clatter of wooden carts rolls over the uneven ground. A fragrant cloud of roasted plantains mingles with the sharp tang of citrus, drawing hungry passersby closer. Sunlight glints off polished copper pots, and the rhythmic beat of a distant drum sets a lively tempo that carries through the narrow alleys.
About This Question
This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 62.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.