From paragraphs 2–7 inclusive For each of the words or phrases below, circle the letter (A, B, C or D) which has the same meaning that the word or phrase has in the passage.
- (a)intolerable (line 6) A unwanted B unbearable C unnatural D unwelcome[1]
- (b)attached to (line 6) A linked with B related to C fond of D stuck with[1]
- (c)crudely (line 18) A roughly B incorrectly C insufficiently D weakly[1]
- (d)briskly (line 31) A busily B quickly C carefully D eagerly[1]
- (e)bewilderment (line 41) A amusement B surprise C disappointment D confusion[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] 11(a) B (unbearable)
- [1] 11(b) C (fond of)
- [1] 11(c) A (roughly)
- [1] 11(d) B (quickly)
- [1] 11(e) D (confusion)
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