Question 25
IGCSE_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1
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2018
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ENGLISH_LANGUAGE
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objective
Describe a bustling market at dusk using vivid language. Your description must:
- Include at least two similes and one metaphor.
- Use sensory details covering at least three senses.
- Be between 80 and 120 words.
Answer Options
A.
Evening settled over the market, and the lights flickered on. The only sounds were the occasional clink of metal and a distant call of a seller. The scene was quiet, with no strong aromas or textures to notice, and the description stayed mostly visual.
B.
As the sun set, the market became a chaotic swirl of colors, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures, with endless rows of stalls stretching for miles, each offering countless exotic goods, endless crowds, and a never‑ending parade of activity that seemed to go on forever without pause, overwhelming every sense with its boundless energy and variety.
Correct Answer
C.
As the sun slipped behind the rooftops, the market transformed into a living tapestry of colour and sound. Stalls glowed like a river of lanterns, their awnings fluttering in the cool breeze. The air was thick with the sweet perfume of ripe mangoes, the sharp bite of fresh chilies, and the earthy aroma of roasted coffee beans. Voices rose and fell, as noisy as a carnival, while the clink of copper pots rang like distant bells. Rough burlap sacks brushed my fingertips, and a warm, spiced tea tingled on my tongue, sealing the evening in memory.
D.
The market at dusk buzzed with activity as stalls lit up, the smell of spices filling the air and the chatter of vendors echoing around. Bright fabrics draped over tables, and the heat of the day lingered, making the evening feel warm and lively.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
As the sun slipped behind the rooftops, the market transformed into a living tapestry of colour and sound. Stalls glowed like a river of lanterns, their awnings fluttering in the cool breeze. The air was thick with the sweet perfume of ripe mangoes, the sharp bite of fresh chilies, and the earthy aroma of roasted coffee beans. Voices rose and fell, as noisy as a carnival, while the clink of copper pots rang like distant bells. Rough burlap sacks brushed my fingertips, and a warm, spiced tea tingled on my tongue, sealing the evening in memory.
About This Question
This is
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
2018
English Language
Question 25.
It is one of the
objective
questions from the
2018
Igcse Model Questions Vol1
English Language
examination.
Difficulty level:
Medium
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