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1.11 A dictionary definition of the word “evacuate” reads as follows: Evacuate v- late Middle English (in the sense ‘clear the contents of’): from Latin evacuat- ‘(of the bowels) emptied’, from the verb evacuare, from e- (variant of ex- ) ‘out of’ + vacuus ‘empty’. Answer 1.11.1 – 1.11. 3 below.

5.3 When Laura’s mother saw my new boots she rushed out to get the same ones for Laura.[ans1] (1)

1.13 If you had an opportunity to meet one of the boys who had been trapped in the cave, what would you say to him?  State why you would say this. (2)

3.2 Would you say the photographs of young children in soccer uniforms are appropriate for this poster?  Provide a reason for your answer. (2)

4.2 Frame 1:  Write out the two contractions in full (2)

QUESTION 6: Identify the figure of speech used in the sentences below:

6.3 Messi crept up behind Ronaldinho and swiped the ball away like a tiger snatching its prey.[ans1] (1)

If you do not need to use this extra essay question, please ignore it. 

6.1 Ronaldinho’s attack was lightening fast.[ans1] (1)

6.4 While the crowd erupted in applause the sun smiled down on the stadium.[ans1] (1)