Question 31
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2019
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
You have just entered a bustling market in Lagos at dusk. Write a descriptive paragraph of 150‑200 words that captures the scene. Your description must include sensory details from at least three different senses, incorporate a metaphor, and convey the overall atmosphere of the market.
Answer Options
A.
The market was bustling with activity. Stalls displayed fruits, vegetables, and textiles. The air smelled of fried plantains, and I could hear the constant hum of conversation. I brushed my hand against a woven basket as I passed.
Correct Answer
B.
The market unfurled like a river of colour, its stalls spilling crimson chilies, golden mangoes and deep‑blue indigo fabrics into the narrowing lanes. As the sun slipped behind the rooftops, a warm amber glow bathed the scene, while the air throbbed with the clatter of metal pots and the rhythmic chatter of traders haggling in rapid Yoruba. A heady perfume of grilled suya mingled with the sharp sting of fresh fish, making my stomach rumble despite the crowd. The rough weave of a woven basket brushed my fingertips as I brushed past, reminding me that the market was alive, breathing, and never truly sleeping.
C.
The market stretched like a canvas of sound, with traders calling out their wares. I tasted the sweet mangoes and felt the heat of the sun on my skin. The scene was lively.
D.
The market was noisy and bright, with stalls selling fruits and clothes. The smell of spices filled the air as I walked past, and I could see the colorful fabrics. I heard vendors shouting, but I did not notice any other sensations.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
The market unfurled like a river of colour, its stalls spilling crimson chilies, golden mangoes and deep‑blue indigo fabrics into the narrowing lanes. As the sun slipped behind the rooftops, a warm amber glow bathed the scene, while the air throbbed with the clatter of metal pots and the rhythmic chatter of traders haggling in rapid Yoruba. A heady perfume of grilled suya mingled with the sharp sting of fresh fish, making my stomach rumble despite the crowd. The rough weave of a woven basket brushed my fingertips as I brushed past, reminding me that the market was alive, breathing, and never truly sleeping.
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This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2019
English Language
Question 31.
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objective
questions from the
2019
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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