Re-read paragraph 4, which contains phrases about (a) the woman and (b) Nizam. Explain: • the meaning of the phrases as they are used in the passage • the effect of the phrases as they are used in the passage.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (a) Meaning: she had a usefully / helpfully / suitably / appropriately big handbag
2. Allow: adequately big / big enough / big and easy to put things in
3. [1] (a) Effect: she could hide the (stolen) goods / scarf in her bag // it would make it easier for her to steal things // she had come prepared / planned to steal
4. Note: needs the idea of theft or deception
5. [1] (b) Meaning: he ran / rushed / sprinted / dashed (out) / sped / darted
6. [1] (b) Effect: (it stresses / shows / emphasises) the suddenness or explosive nature of his movement / action // a sudden / explosive movement / action OR (it stresses / shows / emphasises) he was agitated / desperate / angry OR it conveys a sense of urgency / emergency / no time to lose
7. The suggested answers below are guidance: reward any plausible explanations.
8. Candidates should be awarded marks for an appropriate response to the 'effect' part of the question, even if no marks are scored for the 'meaning' part and vice versa.
9. If correct meaning is given under effect, or vice versa, do not award the mark.