# English FAL Grade 12 Paper 3 Eastern Cape Prelim 2024 Memo

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- Subject: English FAL
- Grade: Grade 12
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2024
- Exam period: Eastern Cape Prelim Exam
- Paper: 3
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 12

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                     NATIONAL
                SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                       GRADE 12

                  SEPTEMBER 2024

   ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3
             MARKING GUIDELINE

MARKS:   100

               This marking guideline consists of 12 pages.

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2                      ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                   (EC/SEPTEMBER 2024)

 INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

 This marking guideline must be used in conjunction with the attached English FAL
 assessment rubrics for SECTIONS A, B and C.
 NOTE:       All pieces of writing should be read at least TWICE during assessment, once
             for content and once for language respectively. Errors have to be indicated
             in your second reading.
 SECTION A: ESSAY
 QUESTION 1
 INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS:
    •   Candidates are required to write on ONE topic only.
    •   The ideas listed below the topics are only some ways in which the topics can
        be interpreted.
    •   Full credit must be given for the candidates’ own interpretation.
    •   Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
    •   Use the 50-mark grid to mark the essays. The texts produced by candidates
        must be assessed according to the following criteria:
        o     Content and planning (30 marks)
        o     Language, style and editing (15 marks)
        o     Structure (5 marks)
 NOTE:       • Adhere to the length of 250–300 words as prescribed in the CAPS
               document. However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-
               sentence, read to the end of that sentence, refer to the
               First Additional Language Examination Guidelines, Grade 12, 2021.
             • No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes
               penalties.
 1.1 An eye-opening event
   1.
      Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Discursive/Argumentative

         •   If narrative, the essay must have a strong storyline and an interesting
             ending.
         •   If descriptive, the writer should create a picture in words using as many
             senses as possible to make the description clear.
         •   If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the
             candidate experiences/experienced.
         •   If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
             clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate may come to a particular
             conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.
         •   If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint for
             or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to
             support his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong, clear, and
             convincing statement of the writer’s opinion.

         NOTE:    A candidate may write an essay that contains elements of more than
                  one type of essay/any other essay type.                                     [50]

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1.2    A funny memory

       Descriptive/Reflective/Narrative/Discursive/Argumentative

       •    If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words using as many
            senses as possible to make the description clear.
       •    If narrative, the essay must have a strong storyline and an interesting
            ending.
       •    If reflective, the essay should convey emotional reactions and feelings the
            candidate’s experiences/experienced.
       •    If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
            clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate may come to a particular
            conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.
       •    If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint for
            or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to
            support his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong, clear, and
            convincing statement of the writer’s opinion.

       NOTE:     A candidate may write an essay that contains elements of more than
                 one type of essay/any other essay type.                                     [50]

1.3    If only time was on my side …

       Reflective/Descriptive/Narrative/Discursive/Argumentative

       •    If reflective the essay should convey the emotional reactions and feelings
            the candidate experiences/experienced.
       •    If descriptive, the writer should create a picture in words using as many
            senses as possible to make the description clear.
       •    If narrative, the essay must have a strong storyline and an interesting
            ending.
       •    If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
            clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate may come to a particular
            conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.
       •    If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint for
            or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to
            support his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong, clear and
            convincing statement of the writer’s opinion.

       NOTE:     A candidate may write an essay that contains elements of more than
                 one type of essay/any other essay type.                                     [50]

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1.4    Social media damages people’s self-esteem

       Discursive/Reflective/Narrative/Descriptive/Argumentative

       •    If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
            clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate may come to a particular
            conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.
       •    If reflective the essay should convey the emotional reactions and feelings
            the candidate experiences/experienced.
       •    If narrative, the essay must have a strong storyline and an interesting
            ending.
       •    If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words using as many
            senses as possible to make the description clear.
       •    If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint for
            or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to
            support his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong, clear and
            convincing statement of the writer’s opinion.

      NOTE:      A candidate may write an essay that contains elements of more than
                 one type of essay/any other essay type.                                     [50]

1.5    “Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story
       you are willing to create.” – Oprah Winfrey

       Reflective/Narrative/Descriptive/Discursive/Argumentative

       •    If reflective the essay should convey the emotional reactions and feelings
            the candidate experiences/experienced.
       •    If narrative, the essay must have a strong storyline and an interesting
            ending.
       •    If descriptive, the candidate should create a picture in words using as many
            senses as possible to make the description clear.
       •    If discursive, the arguments for and against must be well-balanced and
            clearly analysed in the essay. The candidate may come to a particular
            conclusion at the end of the essay, which should include recommendations.
       •    If argumentative, the essay must reflect a specific argument or viewpoint for
            or against the topic. The candidate should give a range of arguments to
            support his/her view. The conclusion should be a strong, clear and
            convincing statement of the writer’s opinion.

       NOTE:     A candidate may write an essay that contains elements of more than
                 one type of essay/any other essay type.                                     [50]

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Interpretation of pictures

      The candidate:
      • Must give the essay a suitable title
      • May interpret the pictures in any way, relevant to the picture.
      • May choose to write any type of essay, relevant to the picture.
      • Must link the interpretation to the picture.

1.6   Picture: Locked gate

       Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

       •     Literal interpretations: being locked out, security, being safe, the end of a
             chapter, etc.
       •     Figurative interpretations: prison, change, closing a bad experience,
             being excluded, etc.                                                             [50]

17    Picture: Person packing a suitcase

       Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

       •     Literal interpretations: going on a journey, packing your suitcase, leaving,
             going on a holiday, etc.
       •     Figurative interpretations: beginning a new journey, starting afresh/anew,
             being kicked out, divorcing someone, ending an old lifestyle, etc.               [50]

1.8   Picture: Chest with broken heart

       Narrative/Descriptive/Reflective/Argumentative/Discursive

       •     Literal interpretations: broken heartedness, people experiencing broken
             relationships, disappointment, being in love, being romantic, etc.
       •     Figurative interpretations: lost relationships, love secrets, remembering
             past relationships, thinking back on love, etc.                                  [50]

                                                                    TOTAL SECTION A:               50

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6                      ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3               (EC/SEPTEMBER 2024)

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

QUESTION 2

INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS:

•   Candidates are required to answer ONE question.
•   Marking must be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
•   Use the 30-mark assessment rubric to mark the responses in this section. The
    texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following criteria
    as set out in the assessment rubric:
    o     Content, planning and format (18 marks)
    o     Language, style and editing (12 marks)

NOTE:
  •   Adhere to the length of 120–150 words as prescribed in the CAPS document.
      However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-sentence, read to
      the end of that sentence.
  •   No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes
      penalties.

2.1    FRIENDLY LETTER

       A letter to a friend

       • The letter should have an introduction, body and conclusion.
       • The tone and register of the letter should be friendly and informal.
       • The following aspects of format must be included:
          o Address of the sender
          o Date
          o Greeting/Salutation
          o Suitable ending
       • The letter must include details congratulating your friend on his achievement
         in athletics, and inspiration to continue and to do better in the future.        [30]

2.2    DIALOGUE

       A conversation between you and your friend:

       • The tone must be formal.

          o A brief scenario (context) must be sketched before the speakers start
            speaking.
         o The names of speakers must appear on the left-hand side of the page.
         o A colon must appear after the name of each speaker.
         o A new line must be used to indicate each speaker.
         o Stage directions (tone of voice, actions etc.) must be written in brackets,
            if applicable.
       • The following ideas must be explored, among others:
         o The posting of the humorous/funny picture on WhatsApp.
         o Explanation of why it was posted and reconciliation.                           [30]

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 2.3    E-MAIL

        An e-mail to the online sales company.

        •    Allow for acceptable variations of format.
        •    The e-mail should be addressed to the online sales company.
        •    The tone and register of the e-mail should be formal.
        •    The following aspects of format must be included:
             o The recipients e-mail address
             o Subject
             o Salutation
             o Message
             o Conclusion
             o Suitable ending
             o Sender’s name

         •   The following information may be included:
             o CC/BCC: an e-mail address of another recipient whose attention is
                called the e-mail.
             o Other alternative contact details at the end.
        •     The e-mail must include information about the item ordered, the open
              box, and the dissatisfaction of the customer/recipient.

        NOTE: Do not award marks for illustrations or drawings.                        [30]

 2.4    SPEECH

        A speech to congratulate and inspire learners who have excelled in the
        spelling and reading competition.

        • The speech should be written using a suitable salutation/greeting.
        • The tone and register should be appropriate for the audience.
        • The speech must include the following:
           o An introduction that captures the listener’s attention.
           o Well-developed points.
           o A suitable conclusion.
        • The speech must congratulate and inspire the learners who have
           excelled.                                                                   [30]

                                                             TOTAL SECTION B:            30

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8                      ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                 (EC/SEPTEMBER 2024)

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

QUESTION 3

INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS:

•   Candidates are required to answer ONE question.
•   Marking be objective. Give credit for relevant ideas.
•   Use the 20- must mark assessment rubric to mark the responses in this section.
    The texts produced by candidates must be assessed according to the following
    criteria as set out in the assessment rubric:
    o      Content, planning and format (12 marks)
    o      Language, style and editing (8 marks)

NOTE:     •    Adhere to the length of 80–100 words as prescribed in the CAPS
               document. However, should the maximum word count be reached mid-
               sentence, read to the end of that sentence.
          •    No additional penalties may be imposed as the rubric itself imposes
               penalties.

3.1 DIARY ENTRY

     The candidate’s feelings BEFORE and AFTER meeting with the grandmother

     •    There must be two diary entries with two different times and dates.
     •    The entries must express the candidate’s feelings before and after meeting
          the grandmother for the first time.
     •    The diary entries must be written in the first person.
     •    The language should be simple and informal.
     •    The tone must reflect suitable emotions.
     •    The language may be formal or informal but not slang or colloquialism.           [20]

3.2 FLYER

     Advertising babysitting service(s)

     The following aspects should be included in the flyer, among others:

     •    Eye-catching headline or slogan
     •    Catchy words and phrases
     •    Sufficient details of services offered
     •    Contact details of the person offering the service
     •    The language may be formal or informal but not slang or colloquial.

     NOTE: No marks are awarded for drawings or illustrations.                             [20]

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 3.3 DIRECTIONS

       Directions from the entry point to the venue:

       •   The directions may either be in point or paragraph form.
       •   Complete sentences are not necessary.
       •   Directions must be in the correct chronological order.
       •   Landmarks, approximate distances and specific directions must be included.

       NOTE: No marks are awarded for drawings or illustrations.                          [20]

                                                                TOTAL SECTION C:           20
                                                                   GRAND TOTAL:           100

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   10                                                                                  ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                                                                                                      (EC/SEPTEMBER 2024)

   SECTION A: RUBRIC FOR ASSESSING ESSAY – ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [50 MARKS]
   O Always use the rubric when marking the creative essay (Paper 3, SECTION A).
   O The marks from 0–50 have been divided into 5 major level descriptors.
   O In the Content, Language and Style criteria, each of the five level descriptors is divided into an upper and a lower level sub-category with the applicable mark range and descriptors.
   O Structure is not affected by the upper level and lower level division.

Criteria                                          Exceptional                                          Skilful                                       Moderate                               Elementary                       Inadequate
CONTENT AND PLANNING                                                      28–30                                           22–24                                      16–18                                10–12                                  4–6
(Response and ideas)                             - Outstanding/Striking response beyond normal        - Very well-crafted response.                 - Satisfactory response                - Inconsistently coherent         -   Totally irrelevant response.
Organisation of ideas for                          expectations.                                      - Fully relevant and interesting.             - Ideas are reasonably coherent          response                        -   Confused and unfocused ideas.
                                                 - Intelligent, thought-provoking and mature          - Ideas with evidence of maturity               and convincing.                      - Unclear ideas and unoriginal    -   Vague and repetitive.

                                   Upper level
planning                                           ideas                                              - Very well organised and coherent            - Reasonably organised and             - Little evidence of              -   Unorganised and incoherent.
Awareness of purpose,                            - Exceptionally well organised and coherent            (connected) including introduction, body      coherent including introduction,       organisation and coherence.
audience and context                               (connected) including introduction, body and         and conclusion/ending.                        body and conclusion/ending
30 MARKS                                           conclusion/ending.
                                                                          25–27                                           19–21                                  13–15                                     7–9                                0–3
                                                 - Excellent response but lacks the exceptionally     - Well-crafted response.                  - Satisfactory response but some           - Largely irrelevant response.    - No attempt to respond to the topic
                                                   striking qualities of the outstanding essay        - Relevant and interesting ideas.           lapses in clarity.                       - Ideas tend to be                - Completely irrelevant and
                                                 - Mature and intelligent ideas                       - Well organised and coherent (connected) - Ideas are fairly coherent and              disconnected and confusing.       inappropriate

                                   Lower level
                                                 - Skilfully organised and coherent (connected)         including introduction, body and          convincing.                              - Hardly any evidence of          - Unfocused and muddled
                                                   including introduction, body and                     conclusion.                             - Some degree of organisation and            organisation and coherence.
                                                   conclusion/ending.                                                                             coherence including introduction,
                                                                                                                                                  body and conclusion.

LANGUAGE, STYLE AND                                                       14–15                                            11–12                                      8–9                                  5–6                                 0–3
EDITING                                          - Tone, register, style, vocabulary highly           - Tone, register, style and vocabulary very   - Tone, register, style and            - Tone, register, style and       - Language incomprehensible
                                                   appropriate to purpose, audience and context         appropriate to purpose, audience and          vocabulary appropriate to              vocabulary not appropriate to   - Tone, register, style and vocabulary
                                                 - Language confident, exceptionally impressive         context.                                      purpose, audience and context.         purpose, audience and             less appropriate to purpose,
Tone, register, style,
                                                   – compelling and rhetorically effective in tone.   - Language is effective and a consistently    - Appropriate use of language to         context.                          audience and context

                                   Upper level
vocabulary appropriate to                        - Virtually error-free in grammar and spelling.        appropriate tone is used.                     convey meaning.                      - Very basic use of language.     - Vocabulary limitations so extreme as
purpose/effect and context                       - Highly skilfully crafted.                          - Largely error-free in grammar and           - Tone is appropriate.                 - Tone and diction are              to make comprehension impossible
Word choice                                                                                             spelling.                                   - Rhetorical devices used to             inappropriate.
Language use and                                                                                      - Very well crafted.                            enhance content.                     - Very limited vocabulary.
conventions, punctuation,                                                   13                                               10                                        7                                     4
grammar, spelling                                - Language excellent and rhetorically effective      - Language engaging and generally             - Adequate use of language with        - Inadequate use of language.
15 MARKS                                           in tone.                                             effective                                     some inconsistencies.                - Little or no variety in

                                   Lower level
                                                 - Virtually error-free in grammar and spelling.      - Appropriate and effective tone.             - Tone generally appropriate and         sentence.
                                                 - Skilfully crafted.                                 - Few errors in grammar and spelling.           limited use of rhetorical devices.   - Exceptionally limited
                                                                                                      - Well-crafted                                                                         vocabulary.

                                                                          5                                                 4                                          3                                   2                                  0–1
STRUCTURE
Features of text                                 - Excellent development of topic                     - Logical development of details              - Relevant details developed           - Some valid points               - Necessary points lacking
Paragraph development and                        - Exceptional detail                                 - Coherent                                    - Sentences, paragraphs well-          - Sentences and paragraphs        - Sentences and paragraphs faulty
sentence construction                            - Sentences, paragraphs exceptionally well-          - Sentences, paragraphs logical, varied         constructed                            faulty
                                                   constructed                                                                                      - Essay still makes some sense         - Essay still makes sense
5 MARKS                                                                                                                                                                                      despite flaws.

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(EC/SEPTEMBER 2024)                                                   ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                                                                      11

SECTION B: ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [30 marks]

 Criteria                 Exceptional                               Skilful                           Moderate                  Elementary               Inadequate
                                          15–18                                11–14                            8–10                        5–7                      0-–4
 CONTENT PLANNING         - Outstanding response beyond             - Very good response          -    Adequate response       - Basic response         - Response reveals no
   AND FORMAT               normal expectations                       demonstrating good               demonstrating               demonstrating some       knowledge of features
                          - Intelligent and mature ideas              knowledge of features of         knowledge of features       knowledge of             of the type of text
 (Response and ideas )    - -Extensive knowledge of features          the type of text.                of the type of text.        features of the type - Meaning is obscure
 Organisation of ideas      of the type of text                     - Maintains focus – no        -    Not completely focused      of text.                 with major
 for planning             - Writing maintains focus                   digressions.                     – some digressions.     - Some focus but             digressions.
 Purpose, audience and    - Coherence in content and ideas.         - Coherent in content and     -    Reasonably coherent         writing digresses.   - Not coherent in
 features/conventions     - Highly elaborated and all details         ideas, very well                 in content and ideas    - Not always coherent in content and ideas.
 and context                support the topic                         elaborated and details      -    Some details support        content and ideas.   - Very few details
                          - Appropriate and accurate format           support topic.                   the topic               - Few details support        support the topic.
 18 MARKS                                                           - Appropriate format with     -    Generally appropriate       the topic.           - Has not applied
                                                                      minor inaccuracies.              format but with some - Has vaguely applied           necessary rules of
                                                                                                       inaccuracies.               necessary rules of       format.
                                                                                                                                   format
                                                                                                                               - Some critical
                                                                                                                                   oversights.
                                          10–12                                 8–9                              6–7                        4–5                      0–3
  LANGUAGE, STYLE         - Tone, register, style, vocabulary -       Tone, register, style and   -    Tone, register, style    - Tone, register, style - Tone, register, style and
    AND EDITING             highly appropriate to purpose,            vocabulary very                  and vocabulary           and vocabulary less       vocabulary do not
                            audience and context.                     appropriate to purpose,          appropriate to purpose, appropriate to purpose, correspond to purpose,
 Tone, register, style,   - Grammatically accurate and well-          audience and context             audience and context. audience and context         audience and context.
 purpose/effect,            constructed                       -       Generally grammatically     -    Some grammatical         -Inaccurate grammar     - Error-ridden and
 audience and context     - Virtually error-free.                     accurate and well-               errors                   with numerous errors      confused
 Language use and                                                     constructed                 -    Adequate vocabulary      -Limited vocabulary     - Vocabulary not suitable
 conventions.                                                   -     Very good vocabulary        -    Errors do not impede     -Meaning is obscured.     for purpose
 Word choice                                                    -      Mostly free of errors           meaning                                          - Meaning seriously
 Punctuation, spelling                                                                                                                                    impaired

 12 MARKS

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12                                               ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3                                                               (EC/SEPTEMBER 2024)

SECTION C: ASSESSMENT RUBRIC FOR SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT – ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE [20 marks]

 Criteria                 Exceptional                           Skilful                       Moderate                  Elementary              Inadequate
                                          10–12                             8–9                           6–7                      4–5                     0–3
                          - Outstanding response beyond         - Very good response          - Adequate response       - Basic response        - Response reveals no
                            normal expectations                   demonstrating good            demonstrating             demonstrating some      knowledge of features
 CONTENT PLANNING         - Intelligent and mature ideas          knowledge of features of      knowledge of features     knowledge of            of the type of text
   AND FORMAT             - -Extensive knowledge of features      the type of text.             of the type of text.      features of the type  - Meaning is obscure
                            of the type of text                 - Maintains focus – no        - Not completely focused    of text.                with major digressions.
 (Response and ideas)     - Writing maintains focus               digressions.                  – some digressions.     - Some focus but        - Not coherent in
 Organisation of ideas    - Coherence in content and ideas.     - Coherent in content and     - Reasonably coherent       writing digresses.      content and ideas.
 for planning             - Highly elaborated and all details     ideas, very well              in content and ideas    - Not always coherent in Very few details
 Purpose, audience and      support the topic                     elaborated and details      - Some details support      content and ideas.      support the topic.
 features/conventions     - Appropriate and accurate format       support topic.                the topic               - Few details support   - Has not applied
 and context                                                    - Appropriate format with     - Generally appropriate     the topic.              necessary rules of
                                                                  minor inaccuracies.           format but with some    - -Has vaguely applied    format.
       12 MARKS                                                                                 inaccuracies.             necessary rules of
                                                                                                                          format
                                                                                                                        - -Some critical
                                                                                                                          oversights.
                                            7–8                             5–6                            4                        3                      0–2
  LANGUAGE, STYLE         - Tone, register, style, vocabulary   - Tone, register, style and   - Tone, register, style   - Tone, register, style - Tone, register, style
    AND EDITING             highly appropriate to purpose,        vocabulary very               and vocabulary            and vocabulary less     and vocabulary do not
                            audience and context.                 appropriate to purpose,       appropriate to purpose,   appropriate to          correspond to
 Tone, register, style,   - Grammatically accurate and well-      audience and context          audience and context.     purpose, audience and purpose, audience and
 purpose/effect,            constructed                         - Generally grammatically     - Some grammatical          context                 context.
 audience and context     - Virtually error-free.                 accurate and well-            errors                  - Inaccurate grammar - Error-ridden and
 Language use and                                                 constructed                 - Adequate vocabulary       with numerous errors    confused
 conventions.                                                   - Very good vocabulary        - Errors do not impede    - Limited vocabulary    - Vocabulary not
 Word choice                                                    - Mostly free of errors.        meaning.                - -Meaning is obscured.   suitable for purpose
 Punctuation, spelling                                                                                                                          - -Meaning seriously
                                                                                                                                                  obscured
       8 MARKS

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