Question 29
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write the opening paragraph of a story that begins with a sudden power outage during a wedding ceremony in a rural Nigerian village. Your paragraph must establish the setting, introduce at least one character, and hint at a conflict that will drive the story forward.
Answer Options
A.
Under the sprawling baobab trees of Oke-Ifa, the wedding celebration was in full swing when the power suddenly failed, silencing the band and dimming the lanterns. The bride, Ifeoma, stood trembling at the entrance, while her brother, Uche, tried to locate a candle, his mind racing—not just about the interrupted vows, but about the hidden feud between the two clans that might surface now.
B.
The moon hung low over Igbokwe hamlet as the wedding drums began, the bride, Nneka, gliding down the earthen path toward the decorated altar. Just as the singers hit the high note, the generators sputtered and the lights went out, casting the crowd into shadow. Emeka, the groom's cousin and the appointed DJ, fumbled for a spare battery, his pulse racing—not only because the ceremony was halted, but because the rival family's claim to the bride's dowry threatened to erupt in the sudden darkness.
Correct Answer
C.
The night sky over Umuogwu village was lit by a thousand lanterns, their soft glow dancing on the thatched roofs as the bride, Adaeze, walked down the dusty aisle to the rhythm of a live band. Just as the drums reached a crescendo, the lights flickered and plunged the clearing into darkness, silencing the music and sending a gasp through the assembled guests. Chinedu, Adaeze's younger brother and the unofficial sound‑engineer, fumbled for a flashlight, his heart pounding—not only because the ceremony was at risk, but because he knew his uncle's disapproval of the groom would surface in the chaos that followed.
D.
In the bustling streets of Lagos, the wedding reception at the hotel was interrupted by a sudden blackout, the chandeliers flickering out as the couple, Tunde and Amara, exchanged glances. The sound of the city fell silent, and the event planner, Chika, scrambled for a generator, her thoughts not only on the delayed ceremony but also on the looming police raid that threatened to halt the celebration.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
The night sky over Umuogwu village was lit by a thousand lanterns, their soft glow dancing on the thatched roofs as the bride, Adaeze, walked down the dusty aisle to the rhythm of a live band. Just as the drums reached a crescendo, the lights flickered and plunged the clearing into darkness, silencing the music and sending a gasp through the assembled guests. Chinedu, Adaeze's younger brother and the unofficial sound‑engineer, fumbled for a flashlight, his heart pounding—not only because the ceremony was at risk, but because he knew his uncle's disapproval of the groom would surface in the chaos that followed.
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This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2025
English Language
Question 29.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2025
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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