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Keep ambiguity when the text keeps it - Paper 3

Read the information, then answer the questions. An adult may read the instructions aloud. Show your working where asked.

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Original complete short passage, 'Canal rope': The boat was tied at the berth where Dev and his cousin had last quarrelled. Dev carried the missing logbook inside his coat. The mooring rope was frayed but still held. He took out the book and knocked on the cabin door. After a pause, he knocked again. Across the canal, a lock gate began to open.

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  1. In 'Canal rope', what can 'After a pause, he knocked again' suggest? Distinguish an inference from a stated fact.
  2. State one action the ending confirms and one outcome it leaves unknown.
  3. Revise the claim 'The ending of Canal rope proves everyone forgives the character.' using evidence.

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