Response teaching edition · 2 November 2026

A different context: fine

Invented excerpt. On the notice beside the park gate, fine appeared next to ‘$10 for leaving litter.’ The notice said a visitor who broke that rule would have to pay. Lee read the amount aloud before picking up a dropped wrapper.

On your own, explain fine in this excerpt. Cite two relevant clues and explain how they support your meaning. Test a plausible alternative meaning, such as ‘of good quality,’ and explain why it fits less well. State one thing the excerpt does not establish. Use your agreed response route; continue on extra paper if needed.