# English Hl Grade 7 June 2021 Question Paper > Grade 7 English Hl question paper from the June Exam 2021, 10 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/engels-gr-7-junie-2021/d0623f86-2443-4dc0-855f-e6c792944a28 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: English Hl - Grade: Grade 7 - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2021 - Exam period: June Exam - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 10 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 7](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7) › [English Hl](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-7/english-hl) › [English Hl Grade 7 June 2021 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/engels-gr-7-junie-2021/d0623f86-2443-4dc0-855f-e6c792944a28) ## About this document English Hl · Grade 7 · June Exam · 2021. Question paper, 10 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com CONTROLLED TEST eam SUBJECT: ENGLISH EXAMINATOR: MRS A. BIERMAN MODERATOR: MRS B. JORDAAN ey) LAERSKOOL DALVIEW DATE: JUNE 2021 COMPREHENSION TEST: TOTAL: /20 MARKS TIME: 60 MIN VISUAL TEXT: TOTAL: / 10 MARKS SUMMURAY: TOTAL: / 10 MARKS LANGUAGE: TOTAL: / 20 MARKS NAME AND SURNAME: GR7 Instructions: 1. Read through each question carefully, before answering. 2. Follow each question’s instruction. QUESTION 1:- COMPREHENSION TEST Read the text and answer the questions about the text THE LOYAL ROTTWEILER This magnificent breed is a superb companion and protector, but isn’t suited to every home. 1. The Rottie owner must be a responsibe person who loves this breed. A large breed requires not only plenty of quality owner-time, it also requires correct discipline, socialisation from puppyhood and a minimum amount of formal training in order to maximise the potential of this dog and ensure that he becomes a well- adjusted canine citizen. 2. ifthe Rottweiler is properly socialised as a puppy, it will accept other animals with which it is raised. Care should be taken when introducing other dogs, especially of the same sex. All interaction with other pets such as cats should be carefully supervised until certain that there is mutual respect and acceptance and there is no danger of problems. 3. Asa large breed which is intelligent and active, the Rottweiler requires ongoing training right from when you collect your puppy from the breeder. Socialisation is vital and your first stop should be reputable training school where you should enrol for regular classes. Basic obedience classes should start at an appropiate age and this process will help to foster a sense of disipline and good behaviour in your Rottweiler. 4. Rottweilers love children and make excellent pets and protectors. Having said this, all dog owners should be responsible and ensure that children treat the dog properly. Very small children can be clumsy and inadvertently hurt animals when trying to play with them; dogs can also become rough when playing, Grade 7 English Controlled Test Term 2 2021 1 van 9 ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com espesially as puppies, and knock children over or otherwise hurt them in rough play. When puppies play they ‘play-bite’ each other, and when playing wiyh children may do the same — with painful results. Interaction between dogs and children should always be carefully supervised to avoid problems. Never allow children to play roughly with dogs, especially a large breed like a Rottweiler, and expect the dog to not retaliate. Be sensible and keep strict discipline. Adapted from: All about Dogs September/October 2012 Answer the questions: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) From puppyhood of the Rottie, requires correct ’ and a minimum of formal training. True or False a) The words maximize and minimum have the same meaning. b) If well-trained, the dog can become a well-adjusted canine citizen. c) A Rottweiler will never accept other animals. d) Never allow children to play rough with dogs. e) When you retaliate (last paragraph) you repay an injury or insult. From which article does this passage come from? What can happen when very small children play with dogs? When you think of a Rottweiler, with which animals or puppies should interaction be carefully supervised? What shouid you do with the Rottweiler in a training school? Explain what is meant by “same sex”. Quote a word which indicates that a Rottweiler’s training does not really stop (par.3) Read par. 4 again. What does it mean to “play-bite”? 10) Which word in the last paragraph means the same as “wise”? Grade 7 English Controlled Test Term 2 2021 2van9 (2) (5) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) (1) ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 11) Find a word which has the same meaning from the text: a) Something / someone needs (par. 1) b) Communication (par. 2) c) Having a good reputation (par. 3) d) Who keep you safe from harm (par. 4) e) Keep yourself away from someone or something or confrontation (par. 5) COMPREHENSION TEST - TOTAL: 20 Grade 7 English Controlled Test Term 2 2021 3van 9 (5) ### Page 4 QUESTION 2 - VISUAL TEXT Look at the following information about Parts of a Plant PARTS OF A PLANT The reproductive organs of a plant are in the flower. Flowers are usually colourful and sometimes smell to help attract insects, The green chlorophyll in the leaves helps to make food by absorbing 4 sunlight. The eniérgy of the sunlight ‘| converts carbon dioxide from the al, and water from the roots, into food The stem's function is to hold the plant upright. It also carries water, minerals and food between the roots and the leaves and flowers. ROOT The root anchors the plant in the ground, so that it does not blow away. ROOT HAIRS The root hairs help the root to absorb water and minerals from the soil. Water is essential for photosynthesis in the leaves. Grade 7 English Controlled Test Term 2 2021 4van9 NEE Wee ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Answer the following questions 1) Use the following words in the block to help you complete the sentence: (5) new insects reproduction brightly same Flowers are coloured to attract for so that plants of the . kind can grow elsewhere. 2) What is protecting small leaves and flowers? (1) 3) What is the function of the green chlorophyll in the leaves? (1) 4) The of the sunlight converts from the air and water from the roots, into food for plants. (2) 5) What part of the plant anchors the plant in the ground, so it does not blow away? (1) VISUAL TEXT - TOTAL: 110 Grade 7 English Controlled Test Term 2 2021 5 van 9 ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com . QUESTION 3 - SUMMARY Follow the steps: Step 1— Read the text - Use a pencil and underline all the dates and names (1) Iwas born in Johannesburg. When | was thirteen, | entered - a talent show at a missionary school and walked off with the first prize. In 1952 Twas chosen to sing with the Manhattan Brothers and toured South Africa. ‘ ‘wit! ‘them. Then, in 1956, | wrote and released the song “Pata Pata’. In 19591 became the first South African to win a Grammy Award. That was a one of the saddest itis for me was when South Africa banned me from ing home because | | appeared | ina documentary called “Come Back th Atvica 30 years later. with great singers such as Paul Simon, Nina Simone, Hugh Masekela Gillespie. Finally | returned to South Africa in December 1990, one of days of my life. Four years later I started a charity project to raisé eet women in South Africa. "ae gh he ve weathered many storms, including car accidents, a plane crash cancer, | Ihave tried to remealn active and serve my fellow South Africa co rec ne ree TER Grade 7 English Controlled Test Term 2 2021 6 van 9 ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Step 2 - Underline the main sentences in the text with a different colour (2) Step 3 - Write down the main sentences (5) Step 4- Write the main sentence down in your own words (2) SUMMARY- TOTAL: /10 Grade 7 English Controlied Test Term 2 2027 7van9 ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com QUESTION 4: - Language 1) Complete the table (5) Adjectives Comparative adjectives Superlative adjectives thick thicker pretty colourful 2) State whether the clause in brackets is a main clause or a dependent clause (5) a) The Rottweiler owner must be a responsible person (who loves this breed). b) Ifa dog gets formal training, (a dog will be a well-adjusted canine citzen). c) (All children should treat dogs well) because it is their pets. d) (Care should be taken) when introducing other dogs. e) | like dogs (because they are a man’s best friend). 3) Underline the main clause and circle the independent clause (5) a) The dogs ate all the steak, then they left. b) The dog walked for a long time before it realized it was lost.. c) When you are lost in the dark, you feel scared and lonley. d) If it rains tomorrow, let us watch a movie. e) | want to become a doctor after | finished school. 4) Look at t nce and wi wn if the verb is a Transitive or a Intransitive v (3) a) The teacher taught. b) The boys and girls studied. Grade 7 English Controlled Test Term 2 2021 8vang ### Page 9 Mi Downloaded from hlayiso.com c) He became a dog trainer. 5) Underline the auxiliary verbs in the sentences a) The plants will blow away , if not anchored. b) The Rottweiler is an intelligent breed. c) The Rottie owner must be a responsible person (5) d) Interaction between dogs and children should always be carefully supervised. e) Flowers are usually colourful. 6) Underline the correct verb in brackets a) Most people (run/ runs) away when they see a Rotweiler. b) Some humans (leave / leaves) their dogs on a short leash. c) SPCA (help / helps) to rescue animals. d) It (are / is) a crime to abuse an animal. e) Newspapers ( report / reports) about animal abuse. 7) Underline the subject and circle the predicate in the sentence a) The SPCA saves alot of animals. b) Schoolchildren help to rescue animals in their areas. c) The organisers of the dog rescuers sometimes train volunteers. d) Mrs Bierman teach grade seven children. e) Proffesional rugbyplayers played rugby last Saturday. 8) Find a synonym in the text of ‘The Loyal fight back - (par. 5) 9) Find an antonym in the text ‘The Lo LR il disobedience - (par. 3) 10) Choose the correct word from the list below, to complete the sentences. this that these those such a) advertising of cruelty to animals should be banned. dogs. © b) Where are the man going with 11) Underline the correct Relative adjective in brackets a) (Which / what) one do you want? The brown or black dog? b) (Which / what) colour would you like? 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