O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · May/June 2020 · Q85 Marks
From paragraphs 2 to 5 For each of the words below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning that the word has in the passage.
- (a)pungent (line 11) A hot B bitter C strong D smelly[1]
- (b)gravely (line 26) A determinedly B lifelessly C seriously D obediently[1]
- (c)edict (line 33) A order B example C suggestion D judgement[1]
- (d)self-conscious (line 37) A quiet B lost C polite D shy[1]
- (e)clutched (line 42) A held lightly B held lovingly C held joyfully D held carefully[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] 8(a) D (smelly)
- [1] 8(b) C (seriously)
- [1] 8(c) A (order)
- [1] 8(d) D (shy)
- [1] 8(e) B (held lovingly)
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