Question 62
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2023
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a descriptive paragraph of at least 120 words that captures the atmosphere of a bustling market at dusk. Your paragraph must include at least three sensory details (sight, sound, smell) and contain one simile.
Answer Options
A.
As the sun dips, the market erupts in color and sound. Bright fabrics flutter, and the clatter of metal pots mixes with the chatter of buyers. The air vibrates with the rhythm of drums and the occasional shout of a vendor advertising fresh fish. Lanterns cast a golden glow over the bustling stalls, and the sight of bustling crowds creates a lively tableau, even though the smell of food is barely noticeable.
B.
The market at dusk hums with life as stalls close and lanterns flicker. Vendors call out their last deals while shoppers linger, tasting sweet figs and warm tea. Children weave through the aisles, their laughter echoing against the stone walls. The sky turns deep blue, and the scent of spices hangs faintly in the cooling air, hinting at the day's flavors. Though busy, the scene feels calm, a gentle wind stirring the fabric canopies before night fully settles.
Correct Answer
C.
A suitable paragraph (minimum 120 words) that includes at least three sensory details and one simile. For example: "As the sun slipped behind the rooftops, the market transformed into a sea of amber and shadow. Lanterns flickered on the awnings, their light dancing across piles of oranges that shone like polished gold. The air throbbed with the rhythmic hum of voices - vendors shouting prices, customers haggling, and a distant oud weaving a melancholy tune. The scent of cumin, roasted peanuts, and sweet mangoes mingled, creating a perfume that was both intoxicating and comforting. Children darted between stalls, their laughter ringing like tiny bells. The whole scene pulsed with life, each element weaving together to form a tapestry of colour, sound, and smell that lingered long after the last stall was packed away."
D.
When dusk settles, the market transforms into a tapestry of lights and movement. Lanterns sway, casting amber pools on the cobblestones, while merchants shout prices and customers haggle energetically. The scent of grilled meat and fresh herbs drifts through the air, mingling with the faint perfume of blooming jasmine from nearby stalls. The whole scene pulses with activity, each element weaving together to form a vivid portrait of evening commerce.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
A suitable paragraph (minimum 120 words) that includes at least three sensory details and one simile. For example: "As the sun slipped behind the rooftops, the market transformed into a sea of amber and shadow. Lanterns flickered on the awnings, their light dancing across piles of oranges that shone like polished gold. The air throbbed with the rhythmic hum of voices - vendors shouting prices, customers haggling, and a distant oud weaving a melancholy tune. The scent of cumin, roasted peanuts, and sweet mangoes mingled, creating a perfume that was both intoxicating and comforting. Children darted between stalls, their laughter ringing like tiny bells. The whole scene pulsed with life, each element weaving together to form a tapestry of colour, sound, and smell that lingered long after the last stall was packed away."
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2023
English Language
Question 62.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2023
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
.