A Case of Suspicion - Suspense Analysis
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What time did Doctor Benson receive the telephone call?

  • Three o'clock
  • One o'clock
  • Two o'clock (correct)
  • Midnight

    • Doctor Benson was excited about helping his patient at two in the morning.

    False (B)

    What did Doctor Benson take with him when he left for the patient?

    Two small handbags, the short pill bag and the long obstetrical case.

    The wind felt like a surgeon's _____ at Doctor Benson's face.

    <p>knife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following items with their descriptions:

    <p>Doctor Benson = A country doctor Pill bag = Short bag for medications Obstetrical case = Long bag for delivering babies Grass Street = The street Doctor Benson drove down</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What sound did the car make when Doctor Benson started it?

    <p>Coughing sound (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doctor Benson lit a cigarette before leaving his house.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Doctor Benson feel about the hour of the night when he received the call?

    <p>His mind complained about it being a horrible hour.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Doctor Benson's profession?

    <p>Doctor (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Evans was currently employed as a mechanic in an automobile plant.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Doctor Benson notice about Evans during their ride?

    <p>Doctor Benson noticed a long deep scar on Evans' cheek.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Evans served in the army in the __________ section.

    <p>ambulance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their descriptions:

    <p>Doctor Benson = A doctor who offers help Evans = A man searching for work Mrs. Ott Sorly = A person thought of by the doctor Ambulance driver = Evans' job during the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Doctor Benson feel when he found the cigarettes were already in his pocket?

    <p>Irritated (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doctor Benson offered two cigarettes to Evans.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Evans traveling to Detroit?

    <p>He was looking for work in one of the automobile plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Doctor Benson say happened during his encounter with Evans?

    <p>Evans tried to rob him (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doctor Benson was not concerned about his watch after it was returned.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What item did Evans attempt to steal from Doctor Benson?

    <p>His watch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Doctor Benson studied his watch closely because it had a worn __________ on the back.

    <p>inscription</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What time did Doctor Benson claim the baby was delivered?

    <p>About thirty minutes ago (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mr. Sorley was unhappy that Doctor Benson got back his watch.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who helped Doctor Benson reach the Sorley farm?

    <p>The content does not specify a name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characters with their actions:

    <p>Doctor Benson = Tried to deliver a baby Evans = Attempted to rob Doctor Benson Mr. Sorley = Expressed happiness about the watch Ott = Smiled at Doctor Benson's story</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following changes is NOT necessary when converting direct speech into reported speech?

    <p>Add quotation marks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The word 'that' can always be retained when introducing statements in reported speech.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reporting verb used when conveying commands?

    <p>ordered</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Evans said, 'Could you give me a cigarette?' is reported as ___________.

    <p>Evans asked for a cigarette.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the personal pronoun 'I' change to in reported speech?

    <p>He/She (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the direct speech with their reported speech.

    <p>'This is Doctor Benson,' he said. = He introduced himself as Dr. Benson. 'Are you going far?' asked the doctor. = He asked whether I was going far. 'I’m going all the way to Detroit,' said the man. = The man said that he was going all the way to Detroit. 'Could you give me a cigarette?' Evans said. = Evans asked for a cigarette.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Changing 'yesterday' to 'the previous day' is necessary when reporting speech.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In reported speech, how do we change 'this' when conveying a statement?

    <p>that</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an experience defined as in the content?

    <p>An event that affects or influences one (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The content suggests that experiences can only be described in first person.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What past tense forms are emphasized as important in describing experiences?

    <p>All forms of past tense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Speaker 2 first asked speaker 1 to go _____________.

    <p>somewhere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Secondly, speaker 1 was asked to take the ______________.

    <p>bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who describes his experience of watching a lamplighter?

    <p>R.K. Narayan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following actions related to experiences with their purposes:

    <p>Reporting complete actions = Expressing past events Describing thoughts and feelings = Expressing emotions related to experiences Using linking as sequencing device = Creating chronological order Using first 'I' = Personalizing experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the man with the bamboo ladder do?

    <p>He lit the street lamps. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main theme conveyed in the first paragraph of the text?

    <p>Joy and excitement. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The first paragraph implies a decision was made by the narrator, leading to the positive outcome.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some ideas provided for the writing exercise in the text?

    <p>The day the student was declared the best student of their class, the most exciting family gathering in their grandmother's village, and their fourteenth birthday.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The text instructs the student to write in the ______ tense and sequence the happenings.

    <p>past</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their corresponding descriptions based on the text about Armstrong and Aldrin's lunar landing:

    <p>Eagle = The landing craft used by Armstrong and Aldrin. Over-ride switch = A switch that allows for manual control of the landing craft. Decent engines = The engines responsible for slowing the descent of the Eagle. Craters = Round, bowl-shaped depressions on the lunar surface.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main emotion conveyed in Armstrong's voice through the radio transmission as the Eagle lands?

    <p>Relief (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The lunar landscape is described as diverse, with various rock types but lacking in color variability.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Summarize the key events and observations in the section describing the moon landing in one sentence.

    <p>Armstrong and Aldrin's Eagle landing craft touched down on the moon's surface, revealing a wide plain with craters and diverse, mostly grey rocks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Indirect speech

    The act of changing a speaker's exact words into a reported form that maintains the meaning but may change the tense and pronouns.

    Phrasal verb

    A group of words that have a specific meaning and are used together, often as a verb plus a preposition.

    Suspense story

    A type of story that uses suspense and mystery to keep the reader engaged.

    Suspense

    A literary element that is usually employed to heighten the conflict and often used in horror, thriller, and science fiction genres.

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    Comprehend

    To understand, interpret, and grasp the meaning of something.

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    Suspenseful situation

    A situation where there are two or more possible outcomes, and the reader is unsure which one will happen.

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    Medical story

    A story about a medical professional, usually a doctor, who faces a challenging situation or problem.

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    Reporting experiences

    A paragraph that describes past experiences or events in a clear and straightforward way.

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    Doctor Benson

    A character in the story who is a doctor and is driving a car.

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    Evans

    The man who hitched a ride with Dr. Benson, seeking work in a Detroit automobile plant.

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    The scar on Evans' cheek

    A defining feature of Evans, a fresh wound indicating a recent incident. It raises suspicion and is mentioned to be 'bright and red.'

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    Evans' reason for hitching a ride with Dr. Benson

    Evans' attempt to find work in a Detroit automobile plant is his motivation for seeking transportation.

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    Evans' desire for a cigarette

    Evans' desire for a cigarette, revealed through his actions and words.

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    Dr. Benson's suspicion of Evans

    Dr. Benson's initial suspicion towards Evans, stemming from his actions and appearance.

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    Dr. Benson's missing watch

    An unexpected turn of events in which Dr. Benson finds his watch missing, leaving him feeling confused and suspicious.

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    The suspenseful atmosphere

    A tense atmosphere created by the unusual events and the characters' actions. The story feels suspenseful and mysterious.

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    Turning someone out

    The action of making someone leave a place, especially forcefully.

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    Case of suspicion

    A doubt or suspicion about someone's honesty or trustworthiness.

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    Watch

    An object that shows the time, typically with hands that move around a dial.

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    Justification

    A strong feeling that something is true, even without proof.

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    Patient

    A person who has been injured in an accident or war.

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    Push something into someone's side

    To put something into the side of someone, usually with force.

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    Delivery of a baby

    The event of giving birth to a baby.

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    Reported speech

    Words spoken by someone are reported by another person, with changes made to tense, pronouns, and time references.

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    First Person

    The speaker or person being quoted.

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    Second Person

    The person the statement is directed to.

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    Third Person

    The person or thing the statement is about, using "he", "she", "it", or "they".

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    Shifts in reported speech

    Changes made to words referring to time, location, or people when converting direct speech to indirect speech.

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    Reporting verb

    The verb used to introduce reported speech, like 'said', 'asked', or 'told'.

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    Use of 'that' in Reported Speech

    The word 'that' is often used to introduce reported statements, but it's sometimes dropped.

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    Reporting Complete Actions

    To tell or narrate something that has happened in the past using appropriate tenses and sequence words.

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    Describing Complete Actions

    To use specific details and sensory language to describe a past event or experience in a way that engages the reader's senses.

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    Describing Thoughts and Feelings

    To express how you felt or thought about a past event using appropriate language and tenses.

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    Using 'I' in Reporting

    Using the pronoun 'I' to tell a personal experience from your own perspective.

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    Active Voice

    Focusing on who did the action, rather than who it was done to, in describing a past event.

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    Sequencing the Past

    Using past tenses and connecting words to create a clear and logical order of events in a story.

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    Linking Words

    Words or phrases that connect sentences or events in a story to show the sequence of actions. Examples include 'then', 'next', 'after that', 'finally'.

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    Descriptive writing

    A descriptive writing style that uses sensory details and specific language to evoke a clear and vivid picture of an experience in the reader's mind.

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    Personal narrative

    The act of writing about a personal experience, often focusing on feelings and emotions. This can be a story about a significant event, a memorable moment, or a personal reflection.

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    Shift in perspective

    A shift in perspective from the third person to the first person, changing the narrator's viewpoint and voice.

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    Comprehension

    The ability to understand and interpret information effectively, grasping both the literal and implied meanings.

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    Reporting

    A type of writing that focuses on reporting a specific event or experience, providing factual details and avoiding personal opinions.

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    Paraphrasing

    The practice of expressing someone else's words in your own words, while preserving the original message and meaning.

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    Study Notes

    A Case of Suspicion

    • A country doctor helps a patient in a stormy night.
    • The objectives for the lesson include reading and understanding a suspense story in English, using phrasal verbs, changing direct speech to indirect speech, giving and understanding directions in speech, and writing a paragraph reporting experiences.
    • The doctor first feels the cold floor, hears the phone ring, and turns on the light.
    • He answers the phone and speaks to Doctor Benson.
    • The November wind brings sounds of winter.
    • The doctor prepares for his late-night calls.
    • The doctor goes to visit Mrs. Ott Sorley.
    • The doctor has made almost a dozen visits to Mrs. Sorley for her children.
    • The doctor wonders if the weather will affect the birth.
    • The doctor carries two bags on his rounds: a small pill bag and an obstetrical case.
    • The doctor was on his way to visit a patient who had almost a dozen children; it seemed to the doctor that never once had she had a baby in good weather.
    • The doctor, concerned about the patient's past difficulty delivering babies in good weather.
    • The doctor's father was a country doctor too.
    • The doctor isn't happy about the late-night calls.
    • A man asks for a cigarette and gets into the doctor's car.
    • The man says he's going to Detroit; he lost his job a month before.
    • The man is a truck driver who served in the ambulance corps during the war.
    • The man's name is Evans.
    • Doctor Benson notices a scar on Evans' face and reaches for his watch
    • Doctor Benson feels concerned as his watch is missing.
    • The doctor finds that the watch has a worn inscription, and it's for Evans.
    • Doctor Benson puts his pistol to the side of the man.
    • Doctor Benson asks Evan to put the watch in his pocket.
    • The doctor forces Evan out of the car
    • Doctor Benson drives to the Sorley farm.
    • The doctor meets an older boy who helps him to Mrs. Sorley's house.
    • The baby was delivered thirty minutes ago.
    • The doctor finds his watch and notices that it's not his, but the inscription belonged to Evans.
    • The doctor's suspicions are aroused by Evans' behaviour.
    • The doctor's reaction is appropriate, given the circumstances.

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