O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · May/June 2023 · Q85 Marks
From paragraphs 1–4 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)dimly (line 4) A dully B slightly C darkly D unintelligently[1]
- (b)succeeded (line 8) A explained B improved C increased D followed[1]
- (c)loyal (line 13) A faithful B impatient C unreliable D educated[1]
- (d)sobbed (line 28) A spoke B cried C whispered D complained[1]
- (e)assorted (line 34) A many B strange C varied D messy[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- 8(a) [1] (B) slightly
- 8(b) [1] (D) followed
- 8(c) [1] (A) faithful
- 8(d) [1] (B) cried
- 8(e) [1] (C) varied
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