O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/21 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q42 Marks
From paragraph 2
- (a)The writer knew that Lila was 'mean'. Give one word used in the paragraph which reinforces this idea.[1]
- (b)The writer held back her 'feelings on the edges of moistening eyes'. What is she determined to do?[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] 4(a) spiteful Allow use of correct word in a phrase or sentence provided it is underlined or otherwise highlighted, e.g. The word is spiteful.
- [1] 4(b) not to cry / not to weep / not to be tearful / not to burst into tears // to hold back her tears Allow She did not want to cry Not Allowed Responses: hold back her feelings / not to show her feelings to be brave (alone)
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