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NECO English Language 2007 Theory — Question 12

Question 12 of 13 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) English Language 2007 Theory paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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SECTION C - SUMMARY (Question 7, based on the 'women supporting one another / sisterhood' passage). Summarise, in three sentences (one for each), why it has become difficult for women to support one another. (15 marks)

Model answer

(i) The pressures of civilisation and individual careers have made women prioritise personal survival over communal support. (ii) The traditional system of daily interactions and mutual support among women has been broken down by individual challenges and isolation. (iii) Modern life has shifted women away from their naturally communal and supportive nature towards a more individualistic way of living.

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