Question 42
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Describe the scene of a narrow alley in Lagos at dusk, where the smell of grilled suya mingles with distant traffic, lanterns flicker, and shadows dance on the walls. Write a descriptive paragraph of 120-150 words that makes effective use of visual, auditory, olfactory and tactile imagery.
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
As the sun slips behind the horizon, the Lagos alley narrows into a ribbon of amber light, lanterns sputtering like fireflies caught in a gentle breeze. The air is thick with the smoky perfume of suya, its peppery sting curling around the throat of every passer‑by. Somewhere beyond the brick walls, the low rumble of traffic hums like a distant drum, punctuated by the occasional honk that startles the night's quiet. Rough stone underfoot is cool and damp, each step echoing softly against the graffiti‑splashed walls, while the shadows stretch and sway, performing a silent ballet that mirrors the flickering flames of the lanterns. The whole scene feels alive, a tapestry woven from scent, sound, sight and touch.
B.
At sunrise, the Lagos alley bursts with light as lanterns blaze and the smell of fresh coffee fills the air. Traffic roars, and the cobblestones are hot underfoot. Shadows retreat as the day begins.
C.
The alley at dusk is filled with the sharp scent of grilled suya, while lanterns glow softly. Cars pass by, their horns echoing. The walls are painted bright colors, and the air feels warm.
D.
As dusk settles over a narrow Lagos alley, lanterns flicker and shadows dance on the walls. The distant traffic hums, and the stone underfoot feels cool and damp. The scene feels quiet and still, a simple snapshot of evening life.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
As the sun slips behind the horizon, the Lagos alley narrows into a ribbon of amber light, lanterns sputtering like fireflies caught in a gentle breeze. The air is thick with the smoky perfume of suya, its peppery sting curling around the throat of every passer‑by. Somewhere beyond the brick walls, the low rumble of traffic hums like a distant drum, punctuated by the occasional honk that startles the night's quiet. Rough stone underfoot is cool and damp, each step echoing softly against the graffiti‑splashed walls, while the shadows stretch and sway, performing a silent ballet that mirrors the flickering flames of the lanterns. The whole scene feels alive, a tapestry woven from scent, sound, sight and touch.
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This is
Gce Model Questions Vol1
2025
English Language
Question 42.
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objective
questions from the
2025
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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