Were both children failed? The identity and history of Harvey Willgoose’s murderer has been revealed. Some think the attacker deserved more support, including the victim’s mother.
Schoolboy killer given life in prison
Senseless violence: Mohammed Umar Khan, who can now be named, took a 13cm hunting knife to school in Sheffield and used it to kill 15-year-old Harvey Willgoose outside the cafeteria. Comprehension quiz
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The word “restrained” most nearly means:
A: Given permission to leave
B: Kept under control or held back
C: Encouraged to speak openly
D: Taught a new skill
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Which word is the closest synonym for “horrific” as used in this context?
A: Boring
B: Exciting
C: Terrifying
D: Ordinary
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Add the correct punctuation to this sentence:
last year schools in england and wales saw 1304 offences using knives or other sharp objects
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According to the article, what was found in Mohammed Umar Khan’s gym bag by his mother?
A: A hunting knife
B: A hammer
C: An axe
D: A gun
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What is one piece of evidence that suggests Harvey Willgoose’s mother believes Mohammed Umar Khan was “let down by adults”?
A: She said, “I blame them more than him” when talking about the adults.
B: She said Khan was “obsessed” with weapons.
C: She thought Khan committed a “horrific crime”.
D: She reported him to the police.
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What makes children who carry weapons four times more likely to be a victim of violence, according to research?
A: They are often “obsessed” with weapons.
B: They are frequently involved in school fights.
C: They are often vulnerable.
D: They have often been warned by the police.
Answers
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1: B, 2: C, 3: Last year, schools in England and Wales saw 1,304 offences using knives or other sharp objects., 4: C, 5: A, 6: C.
1: B, 2: C, 3: Last year, schools in England and Wales saw 1,304 offences using knives or other sharp objects., 4: C, 5: A, 6: C.