Explanation:

- Sandra. I went up (2)______ her and touched her on the arm.

The passage starts with the narrator approaching who they thought was Sandra.

- (3)______, when the woman turned round, it wasn’t Sandra (4)______ all!

A surprise occurs when the woman isn't Sandra.

- I just said, “I am sorry. I (5)______ you for a friend.” She stared at my face and (6)______.

The narrator explains their mistake, but the woman's reaction isn't friendly.

- To be honest, her face shocked me. She (7)______ me of a witch from a children’s (8)______, with her long nose and staring eyes!

The narrator compares the woman's looks with a familiar character.

- Options for blank 8:

- Story:

A story, especially for children, often includes witches as characters.

- Epic:

Epics are long narratives typically featuring heroic deeds, not witches.

- Anecdote:

An anecdote is a short, amusing story, not fully fitting the witch imagery.

- Myth:

Myths are traditional stories, often with supernatural beings, but less personal than typical children's tales.

- (9)______ I could realise what she was up to, she (10)______ my purse and escaped.

The revelation of the woman's true intent.

- Correct Answer:

- Story

Children's stories often feature witches, fitting the narrative context.