Question 76
NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a descriptive paragraph of about 150 words that vividly portrays a bustling market at dawn. Use at least three of the five senses, incorporate figurative language, and convey the atmosphere of anticipation before the day begins.
Answer Options
A.
The market at high noon blazed under the scorching sun, turning the canvas awnings into a sea of white heat. Vendors called out their prices, their voices clanging like distant bells, while the rumble of motorbikes rolled through the streets. The air was heavy with the sharp sting of fried oil, the sweet perfume of overripe bananas, and the faint hint of dust. A warm breeze drifted lazily, brushing against skin already slick with sweat. As the city sweltered, the market hummed with a steady rhythm, each stall waiting for the afternoon crowd.
Correct Answer
B.
The first light of dawn brushed the market stalls with a golden hue, turning the tarpaulins into a sea of amber. Vendors shouted their greetings, their voices rising like a chorus of roosters, while the clatter of wooden carts echoed off the narrow alleys. The air was thick with the sharp perfume of chilies, the sweet scent of ripe mangoes, and the earthy aroma of fresh yam. A cool breeze slipped through the crowd, brushing against skin still damp from the night's humidity. As the city awoke, the market pulsed with a restless anticipation, each stall waiting to trade its promise for the day's first customers.
C.
At dawn, the quiet library awoke with the soft rustle of pages turning. Sunlight filtered through tall windows, painting the wooden tables with pale gold. The scent of old paper mingled with the faint aroma of fresh coffee from the nearby café. A gentle hush settled over the rows of books, and the occasional creak of a chair added a subtle soundtrack. As the city stirred, the library held its breath, anticipating the arrival of early readers.
D.
The market at dusk glowed with lanterns flickering like fireflies, turning the stalls into a tapestry of amber and violet. Vendors shouted their final offers, their voices rising like distant drums, while the clatter of closing carts echoed down the narrow lanes. The air was thick with the smoky scent of grilled fish, the sweet fragrance of roasted peanuts, and the earthy smell of wet earth after a brief rain. A cool night breeze slipped through the crowd, brushing against skin chilled from the day's heat. As the stars appeared, the market settled into a calm anticipation for the night's trade.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The first light of dawn brushed the market stalls with a golden hue, turning the tarpaulins into a sea of amber. Vendors shouted their greetings, their voices rising like a chorus of roosters, while the clatter of wooden carts echoed off the narrow alleys. The air was thick with the sharp perfume of chilies, the sweet scent of ripe mangoes, and the earthy aroma of fresh yam. A cool breeze slipped through the crowd, brushing against skin still damp from the night's humidity. As the city awoke, the market pulsed with a restless anticipation, each stall waiting to trade its promise for the day's first customers.
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This is
Neco Model Questions Vol1
2025
English Language
Question 76.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2025
Neco Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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