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Personality Potion – Week 5 AnswersMetalinguisticsdrawled (page 8) – Speak in a slow wayargued (page 9) – Express different points of viewperch (page 10) – To rest on somethinghopelessly (page 12) – Shows despair, without hopereality (page 14) – As they actually aretough (page 16) - Strongaudition (page 17) – A practical interview/demonstrationspellbound (page 17) – Fascinated by somethingnerve (page 18) – courage in a demanding situationComprehension Describe what Danny likes doing in his spare time.Reading and watching TV indoorsWhat does his mum THINK he should be doing instead?Outside playing with his friendsWhat simile is used on page 5? Why is it a good description?He blinked like a mole coming out of its hole – in the lightWhat is meant by ‘all in the line of duty’ (page 8)? Part of the job/while workingWhy did Danny lie about having school dinners on page 10?He knew Wicks would steal his lunch.Why have italics been used on page 13 and 14?It is his imagination.Why has the author repeated the first letter when writing ‘d-d-don’t hurt me’ (page 13)?It shows he is upset and stuttering.‘He knew his face had gone red.’ (Page 15) What does this tell us about Danny’s emotions?He is embarrassed and angry.On page 16, what does Danny do because he is angry with Wicks?He snaps at his best friend.Explain why Danny thinks his idea of being Bugsy won’t work (page 18).He wasn’t confident enough and would be too nervous.Tchang and the Pearl Dragon – Week 5 AnswersMetalinguisticswearily (pg 25) – In a tired mannertrudged (page 25) – Walked slowly and heavilyslumped (page 27) – Slouchedbarren (page 28) - Emptydrawing (page 30) – Pulling out ofscorched (page 32) - Burntbear (page 32) – To growjiffy (page 34) - QuicklyComprehensionWhy does Tchang not see the dragon on page 26?He is dazzled by the brightness of the pearlIn what way is the dragon unlike a stereotypical dragon (page 26)? Tiny wings and feels sorry for a humanWhat does it mean by ‘He couldn’t meet her eye’ on page 27?He is too embarrassed and upset to even look at herWhy does the author repeat the word ‘very’ so often on page 29? To emphasise how poor they are and how hard they work.Find words and phrases that tell us it is a sunny and dry climate.‘A patch of dried-up dirt’, ‘dried up and dead’, ‘deserts’, ‘Scorched brown by the sun’ and ‘so dry and poor’ On page 32 it says that Tchang’s heart sank when he got to the river. What does this imply (what can we work out about his feelings)?He is disappointed.On page 34 the dragon speaks very informally to Tchang. Rewrite the direct speech to make it formal.Something like: ‘You are a good boy, Tchang. Jump on my back and I will take you across the river quickly.’ On pages 32 and 35, which phrases tell us that Tchang would do anything to help anybody?‘Tchang agreed, of course’ and ‘Naturally, Tchang said yes.’How long does it take Tchang to get to the Great Wizard’s palace?49+49+49+49+1 = 197 daysWhat are the four questions he has to ask the Wizard?why are they so poor when they work so hard? 2) Why does Ai-li not speak? 3) Why won’t the lemon tree bear fruit? 4) Why can’t the dragon fly?There, their or they’re - Answers1. Will you call your parents to see if they’re on their way? 2. The phone is over there, beside the broken desk. 3. They’re coming to our house for dinner. 4. Their cousins all have red, curly hair like their father. 5. There are no excuses for not having your homework done! 6. According to the weather report, there is going to be a storm today. 7. Jake and Jan called to let us know that they’re coming to the theatre with us. 8. There are many clouds in the sky today. 9. I wonder if they’re happy about the party. 10. Their mittens are all wet from the snow. ................
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