English Language Writing Skills

By Danso Kwasi Nti Samuel (DAS). Study the complete course source, examine every model and practise alongside Professor Jarvis.

Course printed page 473 PDF page 479 of 505

For tables, matching columns, IPA and original formatting, open the course PDF above.

Questions:

(a) What are the main activities that take place during a market day in a village according to

the passage?

(b) How does the market day contribute to the social life of the villagers?

(c) Explain the following expressions in your own words:

  i.   bustling affair

 ii.   reinforcing social bonds

(d) What is the significance of market day for the villagers, particularly for those selling

goods?

(e) Describe the atmosphere of the market as the day comes to an end.

(f) What type of text is the passage above portraying?

(g) For each of the following words, give another word or a phrase that means the same and

can fit into the passage:

  i.   vibrant

 ii.   bargaining

iii.   highlight

iv.    gradually

 v.    vendors