The inspection cradle eased away from the access platform and began to travel across the reservoir wall. It crept sideways, pausing at each numbered joint while the engineer examined the concrete. A loose cable swung out when the wind strengthened, but the cradle held its line. Each time the engineer released the controls, it settled almost imperceptibly before the inspection continued.
Select one word or phrase from the passage that conveys how the inspection cradle moves.
Explain how your chosen word or phrase shapes the reader's impression of the cradle's movement.
129 exam-style questions on Edexcel A IGCSE English Language 1.2.2 Reading challenging non-fiction in preparation for the unseen text. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.