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Xxxxx HIGH SCHOOL GRADE 9 ENGLISH FIRST LANGUAGE Time : 1hr 15 min TOTAL: 60GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSDraw a margin down the right-hand side of your paper.Leave a line open after each question: it makes it easier to read.Answer all questions in your own words unless asked to quote.Write as neatly and correctly as you can and do not use correcting fluid.QUESTION 1Read the following and answer in your own words as far as possible.Mbeki celebrates his birthday in Soweto June 18 at 01:58PM By Alex Eliseev1. President Thabo Mbeki spent his 63rd birthday on Saturday roaming the dusty construction site of the Kliptown Square in Soweto near Johannesburg.2. As Gauteng Premier Mbhazima Shilowa showed Mbeki around the site - ahead of mass celebrations on June 26 - hundreds of surprised builders waved, cheered and pushed each other to shake Mbeki's hand.3. Mbeki received a surprise of his own when a group of young volunteers from the City Year group produced three birthday cakes and sang happy birthday. Mbeki playfully hand-fed some chocolate cake to one of the journalists, and told the youth they were an inspiration to him.4. After the site visit, Mbeki congratulated all those involved with the project.5. "This project will impact positively in Soweto," he said. "It is the correct thing to do to make this place available to the people."6. Mbeki's visit took place a week before a mass celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Charter at the Walter Sisulu Square of Dedication. The square, which is nearing completion, marks the site of the Congress of the people which adopted the charter in 1955.7. Shilowa, who was dressed in a casual yellow golf shirt, said that the visit was aimed at showing Mbeki the progress made.8. Mbeki will make the opening address at the specially convened Parliamentary session at the site on June 26.9. Aubrey Manganye, a manager with the Johannesburg Development Agency, gave Mbeki, Shilowa and Johannesburg Mayor Amos Masondo a progress report on the site.10. The biggest challenge so far has been the construction of housing and the relocation of residents, he said. However, the development had created nearly 2000 short term jobs and this was positive for the development in the area.11. Hundreds of Kliptown's residents gathered outside the fence and cheered for the president. Mbeki responded by shaking hands with many as they chanted "Viva Mbeki". - SapaRefer to paragraph 11.1 Write out in words the age of the President. [1]1.2 The adjective ‘dusty’ implies A. that the place is grimy and mucky. B. that there is much dirt and refuse. C. that the place is sandy and dry. D. that there is no water and they are thirsty. [1]1.3 What is a ‘construction site’? [2]Refer to paragraph 21.4 Write down a synonym for ‘mass’. [1]1.5 Suggest a reason why the builders are referred to as ‘surprised’. [1+1=2]1.6 The journalist used the phrase ‘each other’. He should have used ‘one another’. What is the difference between the pronouns ‘each other’ and ‘one another’? [2]Refer to paragraph 31.7 What are ‘volunteers’? [2]1.8 Write down the adverb which suggests that Mbeki was is a ‘good-humoured mood’. [1]Refer to paragraph 41.9 The homophone of the word ‘site’ is ‘sight’. Use the word ‘sight’ in a sentence of your own showing that you know its meaning. [1+1=2]Refer to paragraph 51.10 "This project will impact positively in Soweto," he said. Rewrite this sentence in reported speech. Start you answer as follows: He said that …… [2]1.11 What does he mean by ‘this place’? [1]Refer to paragraph 61.12 Why is ‘Square of Dedication’ written in capital letters? [1]1.13 In your own words explain the expression ‘nearing completion’. [2]1.14 the Congress of the people which adopted the charter in 1955. The journalist used the relative pronoun ‘which’ incorrectly. Write down the correct relative pronoun AND explain your answer. [2]Refer to paragraph 7 1.15 Shilowa is said to be dressed casually. Write down a word that would imply the opposite of casual. [1]Refer to paragraph 81.16 The word ‘address’ refers to A. the place where he lives. B. the talk or speech that he will make. C. issues that need to be organised. D. the cutting of a ribbon in order to add to the opportunity. [1]Refer to paragraph 101.17 Explain the meaning of the term ‘relocation’. [1]1.18 The expression ‘short term’ refers to temporary jobs. Write down the antonym – one word only - of ‘short term’. [1]Refer to paragraph 111.19 How do we know that Mbeki was popular? [2] /28/Question 2Study the following cartoons and answer the questionsA.Refer to frame 12.1 What are ‘celebrities’? [1]2.2 Name the part of speech of (a) ‘some’ and (b) ‘plastic’ [2]Refer to frame 22.3 Rewrite the following in reported speech: You’re fine the way you are! Start your answer as follows: Calvin’s mother said …….. . [2]Refer to the whole strip2.4 The message of this cartoon strip is A. to mock the idea of cosmetic surgery. B. to emphasise the silliness of children. C. to show how creative children are. D. to ridicule the misunderstanding of people. [1] B Refer to frame 12.5 Which word is accentuated ? How do we know this? [1]Refer to frame 22.6 Write down an adjective describing Calvin’s expression in this frame. [1]Refer to frame 4 - “What a relief! Thanks Mom. Great timing”2.7 Explain Calvin’s reaction and change of attitude here. [2]C2.8 Write down another word for ‘allowance’. [1]2.9 In frame two the father does not refer to the monetary value of money. Write down what the father implies here by “the value of money”. [1]2.10 What does Calvin mean by ‘I can buy off anyone’? [2]2.11 Write down the part of speech of the word ‘mine’ in THE WORLD IS MINE. [1]2.12 Explain the use of the apostrophe in IT’S (frame 2). [1]2.13 Quote the word which indicates that the father has had other similar experiences with his son. [1] /17/Question 31. Punctuate the following extract.good morning class said the teacher with a bright smile on her face good morning mrs neethling i know that youre all excited because today is tuesday and we are going to learn about parts of speech the parts of speech consist of verbs nouns adverbs and adjectives [8]2. Choose the correct word in brackets.2.1 There is the girl (who/whom/which) I saw in town yesterday.2.2 Each one of the 26 members (goes/go) to a different school.2.3 The pair of scissors (has/have) been lost once again.2.4 John and Vuzi (run/runs) in the marathon. 2.5 Romeo was faced with numerous (crises/crisises/crisi) after meeting Juliet.2.6 There are many (radios/radio’s/radioi) still playing in the hostel during study time. 2.7 I met the (principal’s / principals’ / principals) daughter. [7] /15/GRADE 9MEMORANDUM1.1 sixty-three [1]1.2 C. that the place is sandy and dry. [1]1.3 What is a ‘construction site’? = a place where building is taking place [2]1.4 synonym for ‘mass’ = huge enormous. [1]1.5 They obviously did not expect the President of the country to be there. [1+1=2] 1.6 ‘each other’ = 2 people and ‘one another’ = more than 2 [2]1.7 ‘volunteers’ = prepared to work without being asked/pay [2]1.8 Write down the adverb = playfully [1]1.9 sight = He climbed the hill and was soon out of sight. Must be a correct sentence. [1+1=2]1.10 He said that that project would impact positively in Soweto. [2]1.11 ‘this place’ = Kliptown Square [1]1.12 ‘Square of Dedication’ = Name of the place/Proper noun [1]1.13 explain the expression ‘nearing completion’= almost finished completion/end [2]1.14 correct relative pronoun = who AND explain your answer = people [2]1.15 opposite of casual = formal. [1]1.16 Bthe talk or speech that he will make. 1.17 Explain the meaning of the term ‘relocation’= removal/ go to another place/position [1]1.18 antonym – one word only - of ‘short term’ = permanent [1]1.19 Meki was popular = cheered [2] /28/Question 21 famous people / stars [1]2 (a) adjective (b) adjective [2]3 You’re fine the way you are! Calvin’s mother said that he was fine the way he was. [2]4 A. to mock the idea of cosmetic surgery. [1] 5 Which word is accentuated ? = what How do we know this? = bold [1]6 Write down an adjective = angry/ fuming (not just ‘annoyed’) [1]7 Explain Calvin’s reaction and change of attitude here = he is relieved because he actually does not want to eat a worm / his actions change because he was merely putting on an act [2]8 Write down another word for ‘allowance’ = pocket money [1]9 the importance or significance of money usefulness of money. [1]10 ‘I can buy off anyone’? = bribe or pay people to do as he pleases/desires [2]11 pronoun [1]12 Explain the use of the apostrophe in IT’S = it is omission of letter [1]13 Quote the word = ‘again’ [1] /17/Question 31. Punctuate the following extract.“Good morning class,” said the teacher with a bright smile on her face.Skip line for new speaker“Good morning, Mrs Neethling.”Skip line for new speaker“I know that you’re all excited, because today is Tuesday and we are going to learn about parts of speech. The parts of speech consist of verbs, nouns, adverbs and adjectives.” [8]2.1 There is the girl (who/whom/which) I saw in town yesterday.2.2 Each one of the 26 members (goes/go) to a different school.2.3 The pair of scissors (has/have) been lost once again.2.4 John and Vuzi (run/runs) in the marathon. 2.5 Romeo was faced with numerous (crises/crisises/crisi) after meeting Juliet.2.6 There are many (radios/radio’s/radioi) still playing in the hostel during study time. 2.7 I met the (principal’s / principals’ / principals) daughter. [7] /15/ ................
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