Question 4

Read the extract below. “He remained at the edge of the room, adjusting his sleeve and avoiding eye contact as the others talked.” Point: He feels uncomfortable and lacks confidence. Task: Detail: Find a short quotation to support this idea.

• “avoiding eye contact”

• “adjusting his sleeve”

• “at the edge of the room”

• “as the others talked”

Read the extract below. “He remained at the edge of the room, adjusting his sleeve and avoiding eye contact as the others talked.” What does this suggest about his feelings (development)?

• He feels nervous and lacks confidence.

• He is excited to join the conversation.

• He is angry with the others.

• He feels very confident and outgoing.

Read the extract below. “The street was unusually quiet; even the shop signs hung still, and no voices drifted through the air.” Point: The atmosphere is eerie and unsettling. Task: Detail: Find a short quotation to support this idea.

• “no voices drifted through the air”

• “the shop signs hung still”

• “The street was unusually quiet”

• “even the shop signs hung still”

“The street was unusually quiet; even the shop signs hung still, and no voices drifted through the air.”
Development: What does this suggest about the place?

• It suggests an unnatural silence, making the place feel abandoned or tense.

• It suggests the place is lively and crowded.

• It suggests the place is noisy and chaotic.

• It suggests the place is well-lit and cheerful.

Read the extract below. “She folded the certificate quickly and slipped it into her bag before anyone could see.” Point: She does not want attention or recognition. Task: Detail: Find a short quotation to support this idea.

• “slipped it into her bag before anyone could see”

• “She folded the certificate quickly”

• “before anyone could see”

• “she folded the certificate”

“She folded the certificate quickly and slipped it into her bag before anyone could see.”
Development: What does it suggest about her?

• She does not want attention or recognition.

• She wants to be the center of attention.

• She seeks recognition for her actions.

• She enjoys public praise.

Read the extract below. “‘Of course I’m fine,’ he said, forcing a smile as he turned away.” Point: He is hiding his true feelings.
Find the detail.

• "forcing a smile"

• "he turned away"

• "he said"

• "Of course I’m fine"

Read the extract below. “‘Of course I’m fine,’ he said, forcing a smile as he turned away.” Point: He is hiding his true feelings. Task: Development: Explain what this suggests about his emotions.

• This suggests his emotions are not genuine, indicating he may be upset but pretending to be fine.

• This suggests he is genuinely happy and has no worries.

• This suggests he is excited about something good happening.

• This suggests he is angry and wants to confront someone.

Read the extract below. “The garden was overgrown, with weeds choking the path and the gate hanging loose on its hinges.” Point: The place has been neglected for a long time. Find the detail.

• "weeds choking the path"

• "the flowers were blooming"

• "the gate was freshly painted"

• "the path was clear and tidy"

Read the extract below. “The garden was overgrown, with weeds choking the path and the gate hanging loose on its hinges.”
Development: What does it suggest about the place?

• This implies the garden has not been cared for, suggesting long-term neglect or abandonment.

• The garden is full of rare plants that need special care.

• The garden is regularly maintained and looks beautiful.

• The gate is new and the path is clear.