Comprehension Passage - SS1 English Past Questions and Answers - page 1

The question asks for the writer's reasons for being worried about occultism in schools, but it does not provide any options. Therefore, a complete answer cannot be provided without knowing the context of the writing. However, generally, a writer might be worried about occultism in schools for several reasons: * **Moral and religious concerns:** The writer might believe occult practices are harmful or contradict their religious or moral beliefs. * **Psychological impact:** The writer could be concerned about the psychological effects of occult practices on students, such as fear, anxiety, or confusion. * **Manipulation and exploitation:** They might worry that students are vulnerable to manipulation or exploitation by individuals or groups involved in occultism. * **Disruption to education:** The writer could believe that occult practices disrupt the educational environment and distract students from their studies. * **Promotion of misinformation:** Concerns about occultism often involve the spread of misinformation or beliefs that are not based on scientific evidence.

i ) adverbial phrase

 ii) it modifies the verb, “lurks”

i) havoc – harm/ devastation

ii) prey – victim

iii) shrouded – kept/hidden/covered

iv) crucial – important/vital

v) exorbitant – expensive

vi) demonstrated – showed/displayed