Educational Assessment Unit Annual Examinations for Secondary Schools 019 year 10 english time: hours

Underline the correct answer. 
 
3.
In the first paragraph, the author repeats the phrase “come over here” to create 
an atmosphere of 
(sadness, tension, relaxation)
.
½ mark 
 
Continue the sentences below.
7 marks 
 
4.
“All hairs on the back of Maria’s neck were standing on end”
(line 4) suggests that 
Maria was feeling _______________. 
5.
“It was like her feet had grown roots”
(lines 5-6) is an example of 
_______________. This shows that Maria could not _______________.
6.
“
Her legs turned to jelly
” (line 10) is an example of _______________. It shows 
that Maria’s feet were weak and _______________.
7.
“
The growling voice
” (line 1
3) is an example of _______________. It shows that 
the _______________ of the voice was fierce and dangerous. 
 
Answer the following question. 
 
8.
Which sentence shows that it was just a joke?
1 mark 
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SECTION D 
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 COMPOSITION 25 MARKS 
 
Write between 150 and 200 words on ONE of the following. 
1.
Write a 
short story
for a writing competition which begins with the following 
sentence, “I was all dressed up and ready to go when suddenly …”
2.
Write a 
biography
of a person you admire for the school magazine. 
3.
You are Kim ([e-mail]). Write an 
email 
to your friend Bobbie 
([e-mail]) apologising for the damage you accidentally caused at his/her 
birthday party. 
To: 
From:
Subject: 

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