Question 41
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2024
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a short story of 300‑400 words that begins with the line "The rain had stopped, but the streets still whispered secrets." The story must be told in third‑person limited, incorporate at least three sensory details, embed the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine," and conclude with a clear moral related to personal responsibility.
Answer Options
A.
A third‑person limited tale of Maya that meets the 300‑400 word length and includes three sensory details, yet it does not embed the proverb and concludes with a vague statement rather than a clear moral about personal responsibility.
Correct Answer
B.
A model story follows a single character (e.g., Maya) walking home after a storm; the narrator describes the glistening puddles (sight), the distant hum of traffic (sound), and the damp earth's smell (smell). Maya notices a torn banner threatening to fall on a passer‑by and remembers the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine," prompting her to repair it before anyone is hurt. The narrative ends with the moral: "Taking responsibility early prevents larger problems later."
C.
A story written in first‑person narration about Maya, describing only the sound of rain and the feel of wet shoes, omits the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine," and ends with the moral "Teamwork makes the dream work," which does not address personal responsibility.
D.
A 250‑word narrative about multiple characters, told in an omniscient voice, includes the required proverb but provides no concluding moral, thereby failing the word‑count and moral requirements.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
A model story follows a single character (e.g., Maya) walking home after a storm; the narrator describes the glistening puddles (sight), the distant hum of traffic (sound), and the damp earth's smell (smell). Maya notices a torn banner threatening to fall on a passer‑by and remembers the proverb "A stitch in time saves nine," prompting her to repair it before anyone is hurt. The narrative ends with the moral: "Taking responsibility early prevents larger problems later."
About This Question
This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2024
English Language
Question 41.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2024
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Hard
.