Question 46
GCE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2025
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Write a descriptive paragraph of 120-150 words portraying a bustling market at dusk. Your paragraph must contain: (i) at least three different sensory details (sight, sound, smell, touch, taste), (ii) one metaphor, and (iii) a sentence that begins with an inverted clause (e.g., "Amid the lanterns, the air...").
Answer Options
A.
Golden light bathed the stalls as vendors shouted their wares. The scent of fresh bread drifted through the air, while the rough texture of woven mats brushed against passing hands. The clatter of carts and the murmur of voices created a lively hum. Shadows grew longer, and the market felt like a river of people flowing toward night.
Correct Answer
B.
Amid the lanterns, the air hummed with the chatter of vendors and the clatter of wooden carts. Golden light spilled over stalls, turning piles of ripe mangoes into molten suns, while the scent of spiced tea curled like a lazy serpent around the crowd. The rough burlap of woven baskets brushed against hurried hands, and the sharp tang of fresh fish mingled with sweet incense, creating a tapestry of flavors that danced on the tongue. Shadows stretched long, and the market thrummed like a living heart, each beat echoing the promise of night. The occasional laugh of a child broke through the din, and a stray cat weaved silently between stalls, its fur glistening with the day's dust.
C.
Amid the lanterns, the air buzzed with chatter and the clatter of wooden carts. Bright lanterns painted the market in amber, and the smell of spiced tea curled around the crowd. The smooth silk of scarves brushed against eager fingers, while the sharp tang of fresh fish mingled with sweet incense, creating a tapestry of flavors that danced on the tongue. The market thrummed like a living heart, each beat echoing the promise of night.
D.
The market at dusk was alive with color and sound. Lanterns glowed, and the scent of spices filled the air. The rough burlap of woven baskets brushed against hurried hands, and the sharp tang of fresh fish mingled with sweet incense. Shadows stretched long, and the market thrummed like a living heart.
Correct Answer
B
Correct Option:
Amid the lanterns, the air hummed with the chatter of vendors and the clatter of wooden carts. Golden light spilled over stalls, turning piles of ripe mangoes into molten suns, while the scent of spiced tea curled like a lazy serpent around the crowd. The rough burlap of woven baskets brushed against hurried hands, and the sharp tang of fresh fish mingled with sweet incense, creating a tapestry of flavors that danced on the tongue. Shadows stretched long, and the market thrummed like a living heart, each beat echoing the promise of night. The occasional laugh of a child broke through the din, and a stray cat weaved silently between stalls, its fur glistening with the day's dust.
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Gce Model Questions Vol1
2025
English Language
Question 46.
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objective
questions from the
2025
Gce Model Questions Vol1
English Language
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Difficulty level:
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