6 “‘Trustworthy’, Gary noticed, was the word the headteacher foolishly used to describe their class.” Find this sentence and re-read the paragraph it is in (paragraph 6). Why does Gary think the headteacher is foolish?
The headteacher trusts the class too much, as they weren’t expected to head to their homes as instructed.
2.Find an example of a simile in the first paragraph and mention its effect
‘The planes rumbled steadily overhead, grumbling like his stomach’ it indicates how hungry Jim was.
4- Which group of words that describe the headteacher’s voice in assembly cause Jim’s mind to wander?
‘Burble-droning like a dull lullaby’
3- Which word in the first paragraph suggests that the accident at the airport will cause a big problem?
‘Gigantic’
7. What is ‘freedom beckoned and the corner shop was calling him.’ An example of
An example of personification.
5 How do you know that Jim is glad when the headteacher announces that the school is closing?
They are described as ‘magic words’ which means that these words made him feel really happy.
1.What does the first sentence in the text show about the life in Leeds?
It was a lively / busy place that is visited by all the people from different places
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