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16 October 2014
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plodding steadily
Which parts of speech does this phrase include?
a noun and an adjective
a verb and an adjective
a verb and an adverb
What does this description suggest about Mrs Scott's frame of mind as she walks?
She is calm, determined and focussed on her goal.
She is excited about seeing the minister at the manse.
She is uncertain about taking this journey because it's a long way.
How effective do you find Iain Crichton Smith's choice of words here?
not effective
very effective
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