O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q105 Marks
From paragraphs 4–6 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)occasionally (line 24) A soon B surely C sometimes D shortly[1]
- (b)backed (line 25) A reversed B supported C returned D pulled[1]
- (c)tense (line 33) A exciting B stressful C present D frightening[1]
- (d)faltered (line 37) A broke B cried C shook D paused[1]
- (e)conviction (line 40) A hope B certainty C trust D confession[1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2020). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] (a) C (sometimes)
- [1] (b) A (reversed)
- [1] (c) B (stressful)
- [1] (d) D (paused)
- [1] (e) B (certainty)
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