ENGLISH HOME LANGUAGE PAPER 1 GRADE 12 QUESTIONS - AMENDED SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS MAY/JUNE 2016
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GRADE 12
SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATIONS
2016
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
- This question paper consists of THREE sections:
SECTION A: Comprehension (30 marks)
SECTION B: Summary (10 marks)
SECTION C: Language in context (30 marks) - Read ALL the instructions carefully.
- Answer ALL the questions.
- Start EACH section on a NEW page.
- Rule off after each section.
- Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
- Leave a line after each answer.
- Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
- Suggested time allocation:
SECTION A: 50 minutes
SECTION B: 30 minutes
SECTION C: 40 minutes - Write neatly and legibly.
SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
QUESTION 1: READING FOR MEANING AND UNDERSTANDING
Read TEXTS A and B below and answer the questions set.
TEXT A
GLOSSARY:
1artefacts: made/manufactured things
2Kindle: electronic device for reading books
AND
TEXT B
QUESTIONS: TEXT A
1.1 Provide a word from paragraph 1 which means 'a longing for the past'. (1)
1.2 State the writer's intention in paragraphs 1 and 2. (2)
1.3 Why does the writer use the first person throughout the passage? (2)
1.4 Account for the use of the expression, 'roll their eyes' in the context of paragraph 4. (2)
1.5 Suggest why the writer introduces the topic of music in paragraph 7. (2)
1.6 Refer to paragraph 8.
Critically discuss the effectiveness of the repetition of 'that news will' in the context of paragraphs 9 and 13. (3)
1.7 Does the writer contradict himself in paragraphs 10 and 11? Substantiate your answer by making close reference to the text. (3)
1.8 Discuss the implications of 'Dare I say it?' (line 55). (3)
1.9 In your opinion, is the last paragraph an effective conclusion to the article? Substantiate your answer. (3)
QUESTIONS: TEXT B
1.10 Discuss the image of the psychiatrist as presented by the cartoonist. (3)
1.11 Comment on the tone used by the man who is lying down. (3)
QUESTION: TEXTS A AND B
1.12 In your view, does TEXT B contradict or support paragraph 9 of TEXT A? Justify your response. (3)
TOTAL SECTION A: 30
SECTION B: SUMMARY
QUESTION 2: SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS
TEXT C provides insight into the importance of self-confidence. Summarise in your own words the advantages of developing self-confidence.
NOTE:
- Your summary should include SEVEN points and NOT exceed 90 words.
- You must write a fluent paragraph.
- You are NOT required to include a title for the summary.
- Indicate your word count at the end of your summary.
TEXT C
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THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CONFIDENCE To achieve even the smallest of goals, and to get through life's daily duties and responsibilities, you have to have some self-confidence. Very importantly, developing a self-confident attitude allows you to wade through the push and pull of different voices and opinions. Relying on other people to guide you and following their opinions robs you of your individuality, makes you unsure of yourself and can lead to depression. |
TOTAL SECTION B: 10
SECTION C: LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS
QUESTION 3: ANALYSING ADVERTISING
Study the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the questions set.
TEXT D
The text printed over the picture of the girl on the swing reads as follows:
| THE FEELING OF FLYING WITHOUT THE FEAR OF FALLING. |
The text in small font reads as follows:
'Higher!' your child calls as you give her a |
QUESTIONS: TEXT D
3.1 Explain how the advertiser uses the company logo as a marketing tool. (2)
3.2 Discuss ONE of the advertising techniques used in the headline of TEXT D: 'THE FEELING OF … FEAR OF FALLING.' (2)
3.3 Comment on the appropriateness of the image of the girl on the swing in the context of the advertisement as a whole. (3)
3.4 Critically discuss the style used in this advertisement. (3)
[10]
QUESTION 4: UNDERSTANDING OTHER ASPECTS OF THE MEDIA
Study TEXT E and answer the questions set.
TEXT E: CARTOON
QUESTIONS: TEXT E
4.1 Account for the use of the unusual font in FRAMES 1 to 3. (2)
4.2 Describe Gwen's emotions as depicted in FRAMES 6 and 8. (2)
4.3 Explain why the cartoonist chooses to leave Gwen out of the last frame. (3)
4.4 Critically comment on any TWO techniques used to create humour in the cartoon. (3)
[10]
QUESTION 5: USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY
Read TEXT F, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the questions set.
TEXT F
QUESTIONS: TEXT F
5.1 Correct the grammatical error in line 1. (1)
5.2 Provide the correct form of a word that is incorrectly used in line 2. (1)
5.3 'This happens when you are a regular at a place' (line 3).
Rewrite the above sentence, using 'regular' as an adjective, but without changing the meaning of the sentence. (1)
5.4 Give the correct form of the verb in the clause, 'we will visit the café' (line 4). (1)
5.5 What is the function of the hyphen in 'heart-healing' (line 6)? (1)
5.7 Correct the error of concord in line 8. (1)
5.8 Refer to lines 11 and 12: 'the reason is because as death entered my world'.
Rephrase the above fragment so that it is grammatically correct. (1)
5.9 Correct the ambiguity in lines 11 and 12. (1)
5.10 Give the correct form of an incorrect word in line 14. (1)
[10]
5.6 Rewrite the idiom, 'call the shots' (line 8) in formal English. (1)
TOTAL SECTION C:30
GRAND TOTAL:70