Listed below are five situation. Read the descriptions of each situation carefully and then briefly the questions that follow.

Here are the answers to the questions:

a)

i) If the house had lost, the housemaster would still praise Tavaka for his effort and willingness to participate as a new student, implying that without his participation, the loss might have been worse or they wouldn't have had a runner for the decider race.

ii) If the house had won, the housemaster would be praising Tavaka for his crucial contribution to the victory, acknowledging that his performance was essential for their success.

b)

i) The man might say "Better late than never" to calm down the other passengers, suggesting that reaching the destination safely, even if slowly, is more important than speed.

ii) He might also be expressing a personal philosophy that it's always good to achieve a goal, regardless of the time it takes, implying that arriving in Harare is the main objective.

c)

i) The juvenile might react by apologizing for his informal greeting, realizing it was inappropriate for an elder, and asking how he should have greeted him.

ii) Alternatively, the juvenile might react with confusion or defensiveness, not understanding why his greeting was considered rude, as "Hallo old chap!" might be common among his peers.