Re-read paragraphs 2 and 7, which contain sentences telling us about (a) the personality of the writer and (b) the personality of the writer's brother. Give: • the meaning of each sentence as it is used in the passage • the effect of each sentence as it is used in the passage.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] (a) Meaning: he was sure / definite / certain / convinced/ had made his mind up / had no second thoughts that he wanted to collect animals // he was sure / definite, etc. what he wanted to be / that he would become a zoologist // he knew exactly what he wanted to be
2. [1] (a) Effect: he is (a) determined / single-minded / decisive / unwavering / confident (sort of person) // once he makes his mind up it stays that way
3. [1] (b) Meaning: Larry / he / the brother is tired / fed up / upset / sick (of the writer's animal(s) / hobby) // it was too much for Larry // he had had enough of Hortense // he wants Hortense to be sent away / removed / gone
4. [1] (b) Effect: Larry / he / the brother is (a) bad-tempered / intolerant / impatient (sort of person)