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Downloaded from hlayiso.com ANNUAL NATIONAL ASSESSMENT 2014 GRADE 9 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE EXEMPLAR QUESTIONS This booklet consists of 43 pages excluding the cover page.

Downloaded from hlayiso.com GUIDELINES FOR THE USE OF ANNUAL NATIONAL ASSESSMENT (ANA) EXEMPLARS QUESTIONS 1. How to use the exemplar questions While the exemplar questions for a grade and a subject have been compiled into one comprehensive set, the learner does not have to respond to the whole set in one sitting. The teacher should select exemplar questions that are relevant to the planned lesson at any given time. Carefully selected individual exemplar questions, or a manageable group of questions, can be used at different stages of the teaching and learning process as follows: 1.1 At the beginning of a lesson as a diagnostic test to identify learner strengths and weaknesses. The diagnosis must lead to prompt feedback to learners and the development of appropriate lessons that address the identified weaknesses and consolidate the strengths. The diagnostic test could be given as homework to save instructional time in class. 1.2 During the lesson as short formative tests to assess whether learners are developing the intended knowledge and skills as the lesson progresses and ensure that no learner is left behind. 1.3 At the completion of a lesson or series of lessons as a summative test to assess if the learners have gained adequate understanding and can apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the completed lesson(s). Feedback to learners must be given promptly while the teacher decides on whether there are areas of the lesson(s) that need to be revisited to consolidate particular knowledge and skills. 1.4 At all stages to expose learners to different techniques of assessing or questioning, e.g. how to answer multiple-choice (MC) questions, open-ended (OE) or free-response (FR) questions, short-answer questions, etc. While diagnostic and formative tests may be shorter in terms of the number of questions included, the summative test will include relatively more questions, depending on the work that has been covered at a particular point in time. It is important to ensure that learners eventually get sufficient practice in responding to the exemplar questions. 2. Memoranda or marking guidelines A typical example of the expected responses (marking guidelines) has been given for each exemplar question. Teachers must bear in mind that the marking guidelines can in no way be exhaustive. They can only provide broad principles of expected responses and teachers must interrogate and reward acceptable options and variations of the acceptable response(s) given by learners. 3. Curriculum coverage It is extremely critical that the curriculum must be covered in full in every class. The exemplar questions for each grade and subject do not represent the entire curriculum. They merely sample important knowledge and skills and covers work relating to terms 1, 2 and 3 of the school year. The questions start on the next page. Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 1

Downloaded from hlayiso.com SECTION A: COMPREHENSION Read the passage below and answer questions that follow Nelson Mandela lookalike struggles to come to terms with hero's death stationery to the government. He has appeared in roadshows, a live performance in Europe and a South African comedy film. When he attends an ANC rally and his picture is projected on a big screen, the crowd erupts. 6. In 2001, he says, he read Mandela’s 1. The 37-year-old has minor celebrity celebrated 1964 speech from the dock at status in South Africa as a Nelson an audition for the film adaptation of his Mandela lookalike. He performs his autobiography Long Walk to Freedom. famous speeches, earns cheers at Mbatyothi claims he won the audition and political rallies and, in a reference to the remains upset that, when the film was struggle hero's clan name, and was once finally made a decade later, the lead role told by an amazed Mandela: "You are went to Britain's Idris Elba instead. "When young Madiba." you watch the Long Walk to Freedom movie, anyone can see they need an 2. Now he is coming to terms with the death African person. You can't go to America of the man he imitates and admires. "I and play Obama." couldn't believe it," he said in a voice spookily reminiscent of the late 7. Mbatyothi also does charity work, citing president's own. "Mandela is a true hero Mandela as his inspiration. "I became of the people. He fought black domination 'Ayanda and young Madiba'. People and white domination. He's like Jesus respect me because of him. I'll continue Christ. to follow in his footsteps. Every year I do a Christmas party for the community. 3. Mbatyothi has no blood ties to Mandela They come and collect a food parcel and but like him he is from the Xhosa people say: 'This is what young Madiba is doing in the Eastern Cape Province. He recalls for us.' that 20 years ago he was campaigning for the African National Congress (ANC) and 8. Over the years Mbatyothi has met carrying a picture of Mandela when the Mandela's ex-wife Winnie and their resemblance became obvious. "People daughter Zindzi as well as the South stopped me and said why do you look like African president, Jacob Zuma. He said that man?" he would be at the funeral in Qunu on the day of the burial. "It's difficult to go and 4. In 1996 Mbatyothi from a township in bury your twin. I've got all the pictures of East London, came face to face with the Mandela because I miss him." then president Mandela himself. "They came to me and I shook the mighty hand. 9. Among the Mandela doppelganger’s I mimicked him. He said: 'He looks like biggest fans is his manager, Xhobani me. You are young Madiba.'" Thole, who said: "He is a replica of the man during the treason trial. He can 5. It has become Mbatyothi's trademark mimic him, he can smile like him. Not only ever since. He set up a company called does he look just like Madiba, but his Young Madiba Productions which he says passion for the old man you can't believe. is involved in advertising and supplying Precisely, he’ll kill for the old man.” Adapted from The Guardian.com, Sunday 15 December 2013 Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 2

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Glossary spookily – strange, frightening reminiscent – making you remember a person, event or thing mimicked – copy the way a person usually speaks and moves replica – an exact copy of an object 1. Circle the letter of the correct answer. 1.1 What is the purpose of the text? A To entertain readers about Mandela’s impersonator. B To persuade readers to accept that Mandela is dead. C To inform readers about a person who resembles Mandela. D To teach readers the importance of mimicking Mandela. (1) 1.2 Why do you think this article was written? _____________________________________________________ (1) _____________________________________________________ 1.3 What is the purpose of the article published by The Guardian.com? ____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ (1) 2.1 Answer the questions. 2.1.1 Is the statement below a Fact or an Opinion? Support your answer by providing a reason. “...anyone can see that they need an African person”. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (2) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 3

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 2.1.2 Do you think the quote below is a fact or an opinion? Support your answer with a reason. “...anyone can see that they need an African person”. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (2) 2.1.3 Choose the statement below that is not factual. Circle the correct answer. A Mbatyothi has no blood ties to Mandela. B Mbatyothi is from the Xhosa people in the Eastern Cape. C Idris Elba played the lead role in the movie “Long Walk to Freedom”. D Mbatyothi has blood ties with Nelson Mandela. (2) 3.1 Refer to paragraph 4 and paragraph 5. 3.1.1 The writer describes people’s reactions to Mbatyothi in both paragraphs 4 and 5. Which description below would best describe how well-known Mbatyothi is? Circle the correct answer. A “You are young Madiba.” B “… celebrity status …” C “… the crowd erupts…” D “… resemblance became obvious…” (1) 3.1.2 Which expression does the writer use to suggest that Mbatyothi is known by many people? _________________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 4

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 3.1.3 Identify in paragraph 5 the most appropriate expression used that suggests that Mbatyothi is well-known to many people. _______________________________________________________ (1) 3.2 What does the phrase “… to come to terms …” as used in the title of the article suggest? 3.2.1 Circle the correct answer. A People despair and accept an unpleasant situation. B People accept and deal with a challenging situation. C People worry and face an unfortunate situation. D People fight and fall apart in a difficult situation. (1) 3.2.2 Why do you think it is necessary for any person to ‘come to terms’ with a challenging situation? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) 3.3.3 What does it mean when one has ‘to come to terms’ with something? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 5

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4. Refer to paragraph 6. 4.1 Given what Mbatyothi says in the article, what conclusion can you draw about his view on Idris Alba playing Nelson Mandela in the movie “Long walk to freedom”? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (2) 4.2 In paragraph 6, Mbatyothi expresses his view on the movie Long walk to Freedom. How do you think he feels about the actor, Idris Elba? Circle the correct answer. A Mbatyothi is pleased that an actor of Idris Elba’s calibre has played the role of Nelson Mandela. B Mbatyothi is very unhappy that Idris Elba has portrayed the role of Nelson Mandela. C Mabtyothi was indifferent and not concerned about the movie Long Walk to Freedom. D Mbatyothi was very critical of the role played by Idris Elba in the (2) movie Long Walk to Freedom. 4.3 Do you think Mbatyothi was reasonable in his dissatisfaction with Idris Elba playing the role of Nelson Mandela in the movie Long Walk to Freedom? Support your answer with a reason. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (2) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 6

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 5. Refer to paragraph 7 of the article. 5.1.1 Identify the topic sentence in paragraph 7 of the article. A Mbatyothi followed in Mandela’s footsteps. B Mbatyothi gives people food parcels. C People respect Mbatyothi. D Mbatyothi also does charity work. (1) 5.1.2 Refer to paragraph 7 and identify the sentence that best summarises the paragraph (topic sentence) . _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ (1) 5.1.3 Provide the topic sentence in paragraph 7 of the article. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 7

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6. Refer to the reading comprehension and answer the question. 6.1  Summarise paragraphs 1 – 5 in 5 MAIN POINTS in 60 words.  Use your own words.  Each point must be a full sentence. 1_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 2_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 3_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 4_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ 5_______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (5) 7.1.1 Circle the correct answer. The word ‘autobiography’ as used in the article means … A an account of another person’s life by someone. B an account of a person’s life written by the person. C a history of someone’s life told by another person. D a life story of a person written by a family member. (1) 7.1.2 If you were asked to write an autobiography, what would you be writing about? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 8

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 7.1.3 How would you define ‘autobiography’ as used in the article? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) 7.2.1 Form an antonym of the word ‘continue’ by adding the correct prefix. ______________________________________________________ (1) 7.2.2 Which prefix can be added to the word ‘continue’ to form an antonym? Circle the correct answer. A un B mis C dis D non (1) 7.2.3 Correct the underlined antonym of the word ‘continue’ by changing the prefix. My favourite brand of cereal has been uncontinued. 8. Refer to paragraph 5 8.1 It is said in the passage that when Mbatyothi attends an ANC rally and his picture is projected on a big screen, the crowd erupts. In your opinion, why do you think the crowds react this way? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (2) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 9

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8.2 The crowds react in a particular way when Mbatyothi’s picture is projected on the screen at ANC rallies. Explain the reaction of the crowd. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (2) 8.3 In paragraph 5 we learn that the crowds react in a certain manner when Mbatyothi’s picture appears on the screen. Provide a reason for this by choosing from the options provided. The reason for this is because ... A the crowd loves Mbatyothi because he resembles Nelson Mandela B the crowd loves Mbatyothi because he attends ANC rallies. C the crowd dislikes Mbatyothi because he is not nelson Mandela. D the crowd dislikes Mbatyothi because he resembles Nelson Mandela. (2) 9.1 What does the statement below tell us about Mbatyothi? Choose the correct option. “Not only does Mbatyothi look just like Madiba, but his passion for the old man you can't believe. He'll kill for the old man”. Underline the correct answer. A Mbatyothi strongly resembles Mandela. B Mbatyothi has a deep love for Mandela. C Mbatyothi is not happy with Mandela’s death. D Mbatyothi cannot cope with Mandela’s death. (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 10

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 9.2 What conclusion can you draw from the extract below? “Not only does Mbatyothi look just like Madiba, but his passion for the old man you can't believe. He'll kill for the old man”. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) 9.3 “Not only does Mbatyothi look just like Madiba, but his passion for the old man you can't believe. He'll kill for the old man”. In your own words, explain what you think the writer meant? ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 11

Downloaded from hlayiso.com SECTION B: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS 10. There are six errors in the text below. Identify and correct the spelling and grammar errors by writing them in the space provided. Write down the error and the correction. During 27 years of (10.1) incarseration in apartheid prisons, Nelson Mandela formed relationships not only with his fellow prisoners, but also with those who kept him behind bars (10.2) his warders. Three warders in (10.3) particuler formed special relationships with Mr Mandela and remained in contact with him following his release from prison – James Gregory(10.4) Christo Brand and (10.5) Jack swart. Who are (10.6) those three men, and what exactly was the nature of the connections they established with Mr Mandela. 10.1 _________________ 10.2 _________________ 10.3 _________________ 10.4 _________________ 10.5 _________________ 10.6 _________________ (6) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 12

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 11.1 Answer the following questions. 11.1.1 Change the following sentence into reported speech (indirect speech). Start the sentence as indicated. “You cannot go to America and play Obama”, says Mbatyothi. Mbatyothi says ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (2) 11.1.2 Rewrite the following sentence in indirect speech. “You cannot go to America and play Obama”, says Mbatyothi. Mbatyothi says ___________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (2) 11.2.1 Change the sentence into direct speech. In 2001, Mbatyothi said he read Mandela’s celebrated 1964 speech from the dock at an audition. Mbatyothi said____________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (2) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 13

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 11.2.2 Rewrite the sentence in the direct speech. In 2001, Mbatyothi said he read Mandela’s celebrated 1964 speech from the dock at an audition. Mbatyothi said __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (2) 12.1.1 Rewrite the sentence using the present progressive tense. Mbatyothi accepted the death of the man he imitates and admires. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1) 12.1.2 Change the sentence into the present progressive tense. Mbatyothi accepted the death of the man he imitates and admires. _______________________________________________________ (1) _______________________________________________________ 12.1.3 Transform the sentence into the present progressive tense. Mbatyothi accepted the death of the man he imitates and admires. _______________________________________________________ (1) _______________________________________________________ Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 14

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12.2.1 Complete the sentence using the future tense. Start the sentence as indicated. Mbatyothi recalls that 20 years ago he campaigned at an ANC rally. Mbatyothi _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1) 12.2.2 Change the sentence into the future tense. Start the sentence as indicated. Mbatyothi recalls that 20 years ago he campaigned at an ANC rally. Mbatyothi ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (1) 12.2.3 Rewrite the sentence in the future tense. Start the sentence as indicated. Mbatyothi recalls that 20 years ago he campaigned at an ANC rally. Mbatyothi _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1) 13.1 Complete the sentence by providing the correct form of the verb in brackets. Mbatyothi and Mandela (be) from the Xhosa people in the Eastern Cape Province. ________________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 15

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 13.2 Rewrite the sentence by correcting the verb in brackets. Mbatyothi and Mandela (be) from the Xhosa people in the Eastern Cape Province. _____________________________________________________________ (1) 13.3 Complete the sentence by changing the form of the verb in brackets. Mbatyothi and Mandela (be) from the Xhosa people in the Eastern Cape Province. _______________________________________________________ (1) 14.1 A pronoun is required to complete the sentence below. Underline the correct answer in the sentence from the options provided. Mandela met with Mbatyothi and saw a reflection of (him/ herself/ myself/ himself) in Mbatyothi. (1) 14.2 Identify the correct pronoun from those given in brackets to complete the sentence. Mandela met with Mbatyothi and saw a reflection of (him/ herself/ myself/ himself) in Mbatyothi. ______________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 16

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14.3 Complete the sentence by inserting the correct pronoun from the given options. Mandela met with Mbatyothi and saw a reflection of _____________ in Mbatyothi. A him B herself C myself D himself (1) 15.1.1 Which one of the sentences below is a simple sentence? A His picture was projected on a screen. B A picture is projected on the screen and the crowd erupts. C The crowd erupts with joy because the picture is projected. D His picture was projected, the crowd did not erupt. (1) 15.1.2 Identify a simple sentence from the options given. A His picture was projected on a screen. B A picture is projected on the screen and the crowd erupts. C The crowd erupts with joy because the picture is projected. D His picture was projected, the crowd did not erupt. Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 17

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 15.1.3 Identify an example of a simple sentence in the paragraph below. Mbatyothi enjoyed attending rallies because he is well-known. When he arrived at a rally, a number of things happened. His picture was projected on a screen. He was also asked to address the crowd which he really enjoyed. ________________________________________________________ (1) ________________________________________________________ 15.2.1 Choose the correct example of a compound sentence from the options provided. A His picture is projected on a screen for all to watch. B Mbatyothi looks very much like Nelson Mandela. C The crowd will erupt if the picture is projected. D The crowd erupted to show approval of Mbatyothi. (1) 15.2.2 Form a compound sentence by using a conjunction to combine two sentences. The crowd will erupt. The picture is projected. (if) ________________________________________________________ (1) ________________________________________________________ 15.2.3 Identify an example of a compound sentence in the paragraph below. Mbatyothi is watched by many people at ANC rallies. The reaction of the crowd is predictable. The crowd will erupt if the picture is projected on the screen. He has learnt to accept this behaviour because he loved Nelson Mandela. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 18

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 16.1 Rewrite the sentence below in the passive voice. Start your answer as indicated. People respect me because of him. I _______________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) 16.2 Change the sentence below into the passive voice. People respect me because of him. I _____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (1) 16.3 People respect me because of him. Identify from the options below a sentence that has been rewritten in the passive voice. Circle the answer. A I am respected because of him. B He respects me because of people. C He is the reason why I am respected. D I respect him because of the people. (1) 17.1. Complete the sentence by filling in the correct preposition. Mbatyothi is devastated _______________ the fact that Nelson Mandela has passed on. (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 19

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 17.2 Choose the correct preposition from the options provided to complete the sentence below. Mbatyothi is devastated _________________ the fact that Nelson Mandela has passed on. A with B over C by D at (1) 17.3 Provide the correct preposition to complete the sentence. Mbatyothi is devastated _________________ the fact that Nelson Mandela has passed on. (1) 18.1 Circle the word that has been used as an adjective in the sentence below. Mbatyothi does charitable work and cites Mandela as his inspiration. (1) 18.2. Identify by underlining an adjective in the sentence below. Mbatyothi does charitable work and cites Mandela as his inspiration. (1) 18.3. Which word has taken the form of an adjective in the sentence below? Underline the answer. Mbatyothi does charitable work and cites Mandela as his inspiration. (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 20

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 19.1. Combine the sentences using the conjunction (joining word) in brackets. Start your answer as indicated. Mandela will be remembered as a true hero. Mandela is dead. (although) Although _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ (1) 19.2. Use the conjunction in brackets to combine the two sentences. Start your answer as indicated. Mandela will be remembered as a true hero. Mandela is dead. (although) Although ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) 19.3. Use the conjunction (joining word) in brackets to form a compound sentence by joining the two sentences. Start your answer as shown. Mandela will be remembered as a true hero. Mandela is dead. (although) Although ________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) 20.1 Identify a collective noun in the sentence below. Underline your answer. Mbatyothi performs his famous speeches and earns cheers at political gatherings from his political audience. (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 21

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 20.2 Which word is used as a collective noun in the sentence below? Underline your answer. Mbatyothi performs his famous speeches and earns cheers at political gatherings from his political audience. (1) 20.3 Underline a collective noun in the sentence below. Circle your answer. Mbatyothi performs his famous speeches and earns cheers at political gatherings from his political audience. (1) 21.1.1 Write the correct plural form of the underlined word. Mbatyothi set up his company called Young Madiba Productions. ________________________________________________________ (1) 21.1.2 What is the plural form of the underlined word? Mbatyothi set up his company called Young Madiba Productions. ________________________________________________________ (1) 21.1.3 Mbatyothi set up his company called Young Madiba Productions. The plural form of the underlined word is ______________________ (1) 21.2.1 Provide the correct singular form of the underlined word. Mbatyothi performs his famous speeches and earns cheers at political gatherings from his political audience. ________________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 22

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 21.2.2 What is the singular form of the underlined word? Mbatyothi performs his famous speeches and earns cheers at political gatherings from his political audience. ______________________________________________________ (1) 21.2.3 Mbatyothi performs his famous speeches and earns cheers at political gatherings from his political audience. The singular form of the underlined word is ___________________ 22.1 Which part of the statement is the main clause of the sentence? The crowd erupts when his face is projected on the big screen. ______________________________________________________ (1) 22.2 Identify the main clause of the sentence. The crowd erupts when his face is projected on the big screen. ______________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 23

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 22.3 The crowd erupts when his face is projected on the big screen. The main clause of the sentence is … A when his face is projected. B when the crowd erupts. C the crowd erupts D his face is projected on the big screen. (1) Study the dictionary entry below and answer the questions based on it. 23 Pre-cise /prỉ'saỉs/ adj 1exact and correct: the measurements need to be very precise.2 to be precise a phrase you use when you are adding slightly more exact information to something you have just said: It’s a little after three o’clock... five past three.3 careful about small details: she was very precise in her calculations. Etymology–Fren: précis which means condensed. 23.1.1 What is the part of speech of the word ‘precise’ in this dictionary entry? ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.1.2 According to the dictionary entry, which part of speech is the word ‘precise’ entered as? ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.1.3 Identify the part of speech entered for the word ‘precise’ in the dictionary entry. ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.2.1 What is the primary meaning of the word ‘precise’ in the entry? ______________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 24

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 23.2.2 What is the definition of the word ‘precise’ in the entry ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.2.3 Complete the question by inserting the missing information. According to the dictionary entry, the word ‘precise’ is defined as _______________________________________________________ (1) 23.3.1 Circle the letter of the correct answer. What is the etymology of the word ‘precise’? A German B Greek C French D Latin (1) 23.3.2 From which language does the word ‘precise’ originate? ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.3.3 What is the origin of the word ‘precise’? ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.4.1 Circle the letter of the correct answer. What is the function of the word within the slashes? A It indicates correct spelling. B To aid in the pronunciation of the word. C To show how words contain syllables. D To show how syllables form words. (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 25

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 23.4.2 How can the word in the slashes help the reader? ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.4.3 Why did the lexicographers (compilers of dictionaries) put the word in slashes? ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.5.1 How many syllables does the word ‘precise’ have? ______________________________________________________ (1) 23.5.2 Provide an answer to complete the sentence. The word ‘precise’ is made up of ______________ syllables. (1) 23.5.3 Circle the letter of the correct answer. The word ‘precise’ can be broken up into syllables according the dictionary. Correctly identify the number of syllables from the options provided. A Two syllables B One syllable C Four syllables D Three syllables (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 26

Downloaded from hlayiso.com Study the advertisement below and answer the questions based on it. The Fashion Bomb News Breakdown: Nelson Mandela’s 46664 Clothing Line Launch, A Look at The Muppets x Opening Ceremony Collection, and Christian Lacroix’s New Collaborative Furniture Collection. The Nelson Mandela Foundation has launched a sportswear line, 46664, named after his prison ID number. While I haven’t rocked polo in a minute, Mr. Mandela might be getting me back into the trend with these bold hues. 24. Answer the questions. 24.1.1 Identify the platform where one can find the advertisement. _____________________________________________________ (1) 24.1.2 If you encounter FASHIONBOMBDAILY.COM when doing research, where will you be looking for this information? Circle your answer. A Radio B Billboards C Television D Internet (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 27

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 24.1.3 If you have to provide information on the Mandela Line, Christian Lacroix Furnishing and the Muppet collection, where is the one place you will be able to access information on all three? ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.2 Answer the questions. 24.2.1 When looking at the advertisement as a whole, who do you think the target market is? ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.2.2 This advertisement was designed with a specific target in mind. Choose from the options provided the target market this advertisement was designed for. Circle your answer. A Online retailers B Fashion houses C Shoppers D Consumers (1) 24.2.3 Who’s attention is the advertisement designed to attract? ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.3. Answer the questions. 24.3.1 Refer to the Nelson Mandela advertisement specifically. Which feature of this advertisement will be easily recognisable? ___________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 28

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 24.3.2 Circle the correct answer. Which feature of the advertised product can easily be associated with Mandela? A Sportswear line B 46664 C Nelson Mandela’s Foundation D 46664 clothing line (1) 24.3.3 Which feature of the Nelson Mandela clothing line will impact on its selling power if removed from the advertisement? ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.4 Refer to “Mr. Nelson Mandela might be getting me back into the trend with these bold hues”. 24.4.1 Which word in the sentence above could be described as manipulative? ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.4.2 The success of this advertisement will depend on its ability to convince consumers to buy the Mandela Clothing line. Provide one word from the sentence that makes the product desirable. ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.4.3 Advertisers often use manipulative language to persuade consumers to buy a product. Choose a word from the options below that can be described as manipulative. A trend B back C bold D hues (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 29

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 24.5.1 In the advertisement, the number 46664 is used. What does this number represent? ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.5.2 The number 46664, has come to acquire an iconic status. South Africans associate this number with Nelson Mandela because it is his __________________________ (Circle the correct answer) A library card number B identity number C prison ID number D prison cell number (1) 24.5.3 If your teacher decides to tell you about the history of Nelson (1) Mandela, what would he/she say the number 46664 represent? ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.6.1 What do the three advertised products have in common? ___________________________________________________ (1) 24.6.2 The three products advertised do not offer any individual items for purchasing. Which word tells us this? ___________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 30

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 24.6.3 One is not able to purchase an individual item with any of the products according to the advertisement. Which option do you think best explains why not? Circle the correct answer. A Collection B 46664 C Launch D Opening (1) Study the TV guide and answer questions that follows. Showing programme listing for SABC TV today. SABC 1 SABC 2 SABC 3 05:00: Shift S11 05:00: Infomercials 05:00: Shoreline (Coast ( To Coast) 06:00: Imani - Divine Spark S5 05:30: Living Land S7 06:00 : Amazing Race, The (Yr 17 2010/11 Eps 07:00: Mandela: President Clothes 05:57: Op Pad S16 208-219 07:15 : Recording Mandela 06:00: ThabangThabong S7 07:00: Peacemaker 07:30 : Yotv S23 Mmino Mania 06:30: JakkalsJol S5 08:00: Tribute to Mandela: Icon 08:00 : Yotv S23 What's In The Fridge 07:00: Morning Live 2013 09:00: Obituary: English 08:15: Yotv S24 YoHambo 08:30: House Call S11 09:30: Issues of Faith S11 Eps 3 - Hands that 08:30: AkuhlangaLungehlanga Rep Ep 6 09:30: Roughing It Out S2 serve: Willem Saayman 09:30: Gospel Gold S12 10:00: Wise Up S4 10:30: Live On 3 - Primetime 10:30: Johannesburg: Struggle for a city 10:30: Restyle Mystyle S2 12:30: Noah's Ark 11:00: Great Souls: Nelson Mandela 11:00: Naruto 13:30: Obituary - Tshivenda 12:00: Imizwilili S16 13:00: Just Kidding The Classics 2006 S2 14:00: Mandela: The World that Made Him 13:00: Nelson Rholihlahla Mandela 14:00: Muvhango S14 14:30: Pictures Of A Rainbow Nation 14:00: Banished Robben Island 16:00 : Release Mandela 14:30: Mandela Son Of Africa 17:30: Mandela Royal Revolutionary 16:30: Mzansi Insider 18:00: The Struggle is my Life: Nelson Mandela 17:30: Siswati / Ndebele News 2013 19:00: News @ 7 Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 31

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 25. Answer the questions. 25.1.1 When comparing the programming schedule of the three channels, which has the most scheduled screen time? Explain how you arrived at the conclusion. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (2) 25.1. 2 Which of the SABC channels has the longest screening schedule? Explain how you determined this. ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ (2) 25.1.3 After studying the programming schedule you discovered that one channel has more screening time. Choose the channel with the most hours available for viewing from the options provided below. A SABC 3: 05:00 - 19:00 B SABC 1: 05:00 - 17:00 C SABC 2: 05:00 – 17:30 D None of the above (1) 25.2.1 After studying all the programmes available for viewing on the three channels, on which two channels does iconic person feature frequently? _____________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 32

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 25.2.2 There is one person who features in at least one programme on two channels. Identify the person featuring on the two channels? ____________________________________________________ (1) 25.2.3 The programme guide of SABC 2 reflects that viewing ends earlier than the other two channels. Which programme/s was not aired on SABC 2? ____________________________________________________ (1) 25.3 Refer to SABC 3. 25.3.1 Which programme is screened twice on this channel? ____________________________________________________ (1) 25.3.2 Identify the programme that was screened in both English and Tshivenda on SABC 3. ____________________________________________________ (1) 25.3.3 Which one of the programmes listed is screened twice on SABC 3? A Release Mandela B Obituary C News D Infomercials (1) 25.3.4 Besides programmes on Nelson Mandela, SABC 1 and SABC 3, have another programme in common. Identify and name this programme. ____________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 33

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 25.3.5 Study the programme guide for SABC 1 and SABC 3. Which programme besides those on Nelson Mandela do these two channels have in common? ___________________________________________________ (1) 25.3.6 The programme Nelson Mandela features on both SABC 1 and SABC 3, but there is another programme that is screened on both channels. Choose one programme from the list provided that is common to both channels. A Obituary B News C Yo-TV D Mandela (1) Study the cartoon and answer questions 26.1 – 26.5 26.1.1 Refer to the cartoon. “This one can’t make up his mind”. Who do you think ‘this one’ refers to? ___________________________________________________ 1 Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 34

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 26.1.2 The female teacher read out one learner’s planned career choice. Select one name from the choices given that is the most probable person. A Thabo Mbeki B Jacob Zuma C Nelson Mandela D Walter Sisulu ___________________________________________________ (1) 26.1.3 Look at the list of careers provided by the cartoonist. Based on the information, who is “this one” that is being referred to? __________________________________________________ (1) 26.2.1 Identify two features that will support the idea that the cartoon has an educational setting. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ (2) 26.2.2 Where do you think this cartoon is set? Provide one reason for your answer. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ (2) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 35

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 26.2.3 This cartoon depicts a typical classroom setting. Choose the best option below to support this statement. Circle the answer. A The classroom with chalkboard, teachers, learners, teacher’s desk and books. B The classroom window, tree, hut, learners, teachers, and teacher’s chair. C The classroom, cows grazing, huts and benches. D The classroom, a village, huts and benches. (2) 26.3. Refer to the characters sitting on the benches. 26.3.1 What is the name used to describe characters seated on the benches. ___________________________________________________ 2 26.3.2 The characters on the benches are in school to learn. By inference we can call them___________________. A participants B children C learners D audience (2) 26.3.3 If you considered all the characters in the cartoon, who would you say the school was built for? ___________________________________________________ 1 26.4.1 What do you think the cartoonist is trying to express in this cartoon? ___________________________________________________ 1 Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 36

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 26.4.2 Choose the most appropriate option. The teacher’s speech bubble conveys that ... A education is free for all children of South Africa. B education allows children to have endless career choices. C education is your key to success if you can drive. D education is fun when you have friends. (1) 26.4.3 Identify the general idea (theme) that the cartoonist conveys in the cartoon. ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ (1) ________________________________________________________ Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 37

Downloaded from hlayiso.com POETRY Study the poem and answer questions 27.1 – 27.7. Mother to Son By Langston Hughes Well, son, I'll tell you: Life for me ain't been no crystal stair. It's had tacks in it, And splinters, And boards torn up, 5 And places with no carpet on the floor— Bare. But all the time I'se been a-climbin' on, And reachin' landin's, 10 And turnin' corners, And sometimes goin' in the dark Where there ain't been no light. So, boy, don't you turn back. Don't you set down on the steps. 15 'Cause you finds it's kinder hard. Don't you fall now— For I'se still goin', honey, I'se still climbin', And life for me ain't been no crystal stair. 20 27.1.1 What can you learn from the poem? __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (2) 27.1.2 Choose the correct answer. What do you think the poet is trying to convey in this poem? A Life is always free from challenges and difficulties. B In life there are many challenges to deal with. C People are free to live their lives as they wish. (2) D Some people make life difficult for others to live. Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 38

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 27.1.3 Complete the statement below. We learn from the poem that ___________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (2) 27.2.1 Identify the figure of speech used in line 15. ‘Don't you set down on the steps’ __________________________________________________ (1) 27.2.2 What is the figure of speech used in line 15 of the poem? ‘Don't you set down on the steps’ __________________________________________________ (1) 27.2.3 The underlined word in line 15 of the poem, ‘Don’t you set down on the steps’, is an example of which figure of speech? A Rhyme B Alliteration C Assonance (2) D Personification 27.3.1 Do you think the words ‘crystal’ and ‘splinters’ create a good contrast in the poem’s imagery? Support your answer with a reason. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 39

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 27.3.2 Do the words ‘crystal’ and ‘splinter’ create an effective picture of the mother’s life? Give a reason for your answer. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (1) 27.4.1 Refer to line 2 of the poem. With what is life compared to in this poem? __________________________________________________ (2) 27.4.2 The poet makes a comparison in line 2. Select the option below that life is being compared to. Circle your answer. A Crystal stare B Carpet C Crystal stair D Steps (2) 27.5.1 How would you describe the feeling of the speaker in the poem? __________________________________________________ (1) 27.5.2 After reading the poem, how do you think the speaker feels? Give a reason to support your answer. __________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 40

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 27.5.3 Choose the correct answer. What is the mood reflected in the poem? A sadness B peace C happiness D joy (1) 27.6.1 Looking at the diction used in the poem, do you think the language used is formal or informal? __________________________________________________ (1) 27.6.2 Looking at the diction used in the poem, identify the register. Choose from the options provided. A Formal register B Informal register C Language register D Poetic register (1) 27.6.3 Refer to line 9. ‘I'se been a-climbin' on’ What is the register used in line 9? __________________________________________________ (1) 27.7.1 Refer to line 15 ‘Don't you set down on the steps’ In the context of the poem, what can one infer about how the mother feels about her son in line 15? __________________________________________________ (1) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 41

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 27.7.2 It is evident from the poem that the mother expresses certain emotions towards her son. How do you think she feels about her son? __________________________________________________ (1) 27.7.3 The mother reprimands her son in the poem because she is very ___________. Choose the correct answer. A caring B strict C excited D angry (1) TRANSACTIONAL TEXT Letter of appreciation 28.1. Write a letter of appreciation to Dr. Nelson Mandela to thank him for the good work he has done for the children of South Africa. Before you write, read a tribute from Nedbank to Dr. Nelson Mandela as it appears in the City Press Newspaper of 8 December 2013 below. “To a man who made our land his life, and forgiveness his focus. Who turned hatred into humility and made peace with the past. A man who made his captors his comrades and his prison cell his podium. A man who turned imprisonment into freedom and a divided people into a nation. A man who made children his cause and love his legacy” Your letter will be assessed on the following criteria:  The purpose (Writing to show appreciation for help)  Main and supporting ideas (Explaining first what children were helped with. How they were helped and how it has changed their lives)  The use of language (polite language used respectfully and expressing that you are grateful)  Sentence types (Short and long sentences to ensure that the writing flows and sounds as if you are talking to the person you are writing to) (20) Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 42

Downloaded from hlayiso.com 28.2 You have just finished high school and about to start university. Write a letter of appreciation, thanking a teacher in your school who gave you advice on career choices. She/ he has played an important role in helping you decide which career path to follow. Concentrate on the advice given and how it helped you to make a choice. Your letter will be assessed on the following criteria:  The purpose (Writing to show appreciation for help)  Main and supporting ideas (Explaining first what you were helped with. How you were helped and how it has changed your life)  The use of language (polite language used respectfully and expressing that you are grateful)  Sentence types (Short and long sentences to ensure that the writing flows and sounds as if you are talking to the person you are writing to) (20) 28.3 You never had the opportunity to meet Nelson Mandela in person. Although you planned to one day so that you could thank him in person for the impact he had on your life. Write a letter of appreciation to the late Nelson Mandela thanking him for the difference he made in your life. Explain in your letter how he has influenced your life through his selfless actions. Your letter will be assessed on the following criteria:  The purpose (Writing to show appreciation for help)  Main and supporting ideas (Explaining what difference in your life and how your life has changed?)  The use of language (polite language used respectfully and expressing that you are grateful)  Sentence types (Short and long sentences to ensure that the writing flows and sounds as if you are talking to the person you are writing to) (20) Mark distribution: Criteria Learner’s mark Total CONTENT, PLANNING & FORMAT 13 LANGUAGE, STYLE & EDITING 7 TOTAL 20 Grade 9 English FAL Exemplar Questions Page 43