An Inspector Calls: Error Correction Worksheet
English
Year 9
10 questions
~20 mins
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About This Worksheet
This worksheet focuses on errors related to themes of social responsibility in J.B. Priestley's 'An Inspector Calls'. Students will analyse summaries and identify techniques, correcting inaccuracies to deepen their understanding.
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An Inspector Calls: Error Correction Worksheet
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Scene Summary and Context
In the opening act of 'An Inspector Calls', the Birling family celebrates a engagement. The scene is set in the Birling's dining room, highlighting their social status. The inspector arrives unexpectedly, disrupting their gathering. He questions each family member about their involvement with a young woman named Eva Smith, whose tragic death has recently occurred. The play explores themes of social responsibility, class division, and morality. Key phrases such as 'public men, Mr Birling, have responsibilities as well as privileges' are central to the play's message. Priestley uses the inspector as a moral voice, challenging the audience's complacency about societal issues. The play is set in 1912, but was written in 1945, reflecting post-war concerns about social change. The characters’ dialogue reveals their attitudes towards responsibility and blame, which are critical to understanding the play's moral questions.
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Error Correction Activities
Below are statements about the play. Correct any inaccuracies related to themes, context, or techniques. Use full sentences where appropriate.
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The play is set during the 1950s, reflecting the post-war social climate.
[2 marks]2.
Priestley uses the inspector as a passive character, mainly to advance the plot without moral commentary.
[2 marks]3.
The phrase 'we are members of one body' emphasises individualism and personal success.
[2 marks]4.
Identify the literary technique in the phrase: 'A chain of events that can connect to every individual'.
[3 marks]5.
The inspector’s arrival is an example of dramatic irony because the audience already knows the truth about Eva Smith.
[2 marks]6.
Correct the following statement: ‘Priestley’s play is set in a modern 21st-century context to highlight contemporary social issues.’
[2 marks]7.
Explain the significance of the phrase: 'We don't live alone. We are members of one body.' in relation to the play’s themes.
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Identify the literary device in the phrase: 'Each of us has a responsibility for each other.'
[2 marks]9.
Describe how Priestley’s use of dialogue reveals characters' attitudes toward social responsibility.
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Correct the inaccuracy: ‘The inspector’s speech inspires the family to take individual responsibility for their actions.’
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- 12/31/2025
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