From the whole passage 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)uneasiness (line 2) A guilt B terror C reluctance D anxiety[1]
- (b)withering (line 10) A tired B uncertain C scornful D dying[1]
- (c)vied with (line 21) A competed with B worked with C raced with D agreed with[1]
- (d)obligingly (line 41) A politely B helpfully C peacefully D wonderfully[1]
- (e)trophy (line 44) A souvenir B medal C prize D cup[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) D (anxiety)
- [1] (b) C (scornful)
- [1] (c) A (competed with)
- [1] (d) B (helpfully)
- [1] (e) C (prize)
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