Question

Miss Mason stood there a moment and the silence in the room grew tense and expectant. The

teacher adjusted her glasses slowly and deliberately. Her manner indicated that what was coming

– this letter from Wanda’s father – was a matter of great importance. Everybody listened closely

as Miss Mason read the brief note.

a) Who is Miss Mason?

b) Why did the atmosphere become tense?

c) What did the manner of Miss Mason indicate?

d) What does the word ‘deliberately’ mean?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Miss Mason is teacher.

b) Atmosphere became tense because Miss Mason stood there a moment and the silence in room grew tense .

c) The manner of Miss Mason indicated that what was coming.

d)properly

Answer 2

Answer:

a) Miss Mason is teacher.

b) Atmosphere became tense because Miss Mason stood there a moment and the silence in room grew tense.

c) The manner of Miss Mason indicated that what was coming.

d)properly