Reported speech & Simple present — O/L English

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Check before you answer: Adjective Sequencing: Ensuring qualifying adjectives precede nouns in the standard grammatical sequence in picture descriptions and personal profiles.

1. Select the most appropriate adjective to complete the sentence: 'Dr. Wickramasinghe is known for her ______ nature; she always listens patiently to every patient and never speaks harshly.'
   1. A) compassionate
   2. B) hesitant
   3. C) careless
   4. D) arrogant
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   Correct answer: A) compassionate

   'Compassionate' means feeling or showing sympathy and concern for others. The context clues ('listens patiently' and 'never speaks harshly') indicate gentle, caring behavior towards patients.

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   Step 1: Read the full sentence and identify context clues: 'listens patiently' and 'never speaks harshly'. Step 2: Evaluate options: 'arrogant' (proud/rude - incorrect), 'careless' (not careful - incorrect), 'hesitant' (unsure - incorrect), 'compassionate' (caring/sympathetic - correct). Step 3: Confirm syntax and tone: 'compassionate nature' accurately reflects the doctor's virtues. Answer: compassionate.
   Modelled on: the O/L English examination pattern

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Grade 10 · Term 1