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O-LevelEnglish LanguageReading for Meaning1123/22 · Oct/Nov 2023 · Q52 Marks

From paragraph 3 '...uneasily, she ventured' to say a few words to the girls. Explain in your own words how Marisa is behaving here.

  1. ...uneasily, she ventured' to say a few words to the girls. Explain in your own words how Marisa is behaving here.[2]

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (Oct/Nov 2023). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

  1. [1] 'uneasily' nervously / awkwardly / uncomfortably / uncertainly / cautiously / unconfidently / hesitantly // Marisa / she was nervous / awkward / uncomfortable / uncertain / cautious / unconfident / hesitant / unsure
  2. [1] 'ventured' Marisa / she tried / made an effort / attempted / set out / took the risk / dared / was brave to say a few words (to the girls)

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Topic
Reading for Meaning, O-Level English Language (syllabus 1123). Structured question, 2 marks.
Source
O-Level English Language, Oct/Nov 2023 Paper 2 Variant 2, question 5.

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