Questions: Which of the following sentences is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair? On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds. The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky. There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition. I think the county fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening competitions.

Solution Steps

The question asks which sentence is likely to be found in a descriptive passage about a county fair.

• Option A: "On Friday evening, join us for the parade through downtown, ending at the fairgrounds."
  • This sentence is more of an invitation or announcement rather than a descriptive passage.
• Option B: "The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky."
  • This sentence provides a vivid description of the Ferris wheel at the fair.
• Option C: "There were more than 25 entries in the livestock competition."
  • This sentence provides a factual statement about the number of entries in a competition.
• Option D: "I think the county fair should encourage more people to enter its baking and gardening competitions."
  • This sentence expresses an opinion or suggestion rather than a description.

• The most descriptive sentence is Option B: "The Ferris wheel rose high above the midway, illuminating the night sky."

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