Grade 8

English Home Language Memorandum

Section A:

Question 1:

1.1 The eagle is flying so high in the sky that it appears close to the sun. √ (1)

1.2 Personification √ – a person is gets wrinkles when they become older. √ (2)

1.3 The waves are moving slowly and seems to drag the water. √ (1)

1.4 Simile √ Just like a thunderbolt seems to crash towards to the ground, the eagle seems to

dive/fall suddenly towards the ground. √ (2)

1.5 Admiration / wonder √ (1)

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Question 2:

2.1.1 B (1)

2.1.2 A (1)

2.2 No, he was not used to snow√ (1)

Question 3:

3.1.1 Judge Miller√ (1)

3.1.2 Spitz√ (1)

3.1.3 Dolly√ (1)

3.1.4 Buck√ (1)

3.2 Buck is a big, “heavy” dog with strong muscles √, he has a furry coat that will

keep him warm√ (Accept viable alternatives) (2)

3.3 The cub represents the power that man has over dogs✓ while the fang represents the pecking

order between the dogs✓ OR it has to do with the dogs knowing their place✓ and

respecting those with physical power✓ over them. (2)

3.4.1 Literally✓ (1)

3.4.2 Apprehension/ fear (suitable synonyms) ✓ (1)

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Total: 25
Section B:
Question 4:
4.1 Two men wearing masks are hijacking the two menu sing guns, the drivers of the truck, who
were transporting petrol. ✓ ✓ (2)
4.2 The men wearing the masks are hijacking the fuel tanker because petrol is expensive and they
would make more money stealing fuel rather than stealing money. ✓ (1)
4.3 Answers may vary.
Yes, it is relatable because the rising fuel prices makes one feel like petrol is extremely valuable
and worth more than cash in this case. ✓
OR
No, because regardless of how high petrol prices are, resorting to threatening the lives of others
and robbing others is illegal. ✓
Award 2 marks for proper reasoning. No marks for ‘yes’ or ‘no’. (1)
4.4 Yes, the one man is running away (little clouds beneath his feet), his arms are in the running
position, his eyes and mouth are open and his eyebrows are raised as if he is scared. The man in
the truck has his hand raised for the men with guns and his eyes and mouth are also open.
(one visual cue ✓) (1)
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Question 5:

5.1 She is nervous. ✓

Eyebrows lifted, sweat drops, mouth open (any one) ✓ (2)

5.2 There are movement lines✓ that show that the taxi and motorcycle are moving forward. (1)

5.3 ‘Neenaa, neena’ ✓ (1)

5.4 Yes/no, any valid reason. ✓

Do not reward any marks for only yes/no answers.
Reward mark for reason and yes/no. (1)
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Total: 10
 SECTION B: Summary

Question 6:
Summary
• Mark allocation:
 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point)
 3 marks for language
 Total marks: 10
• Distribution of language marks when candidate has not quoted verbatim:
 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark
 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks
 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks
• Distribution of language marks when candidate has quoted verbatim:
 6–7 quotes: award no language mark
 1–5 quotes: award 1 language mark
Quotation Own Words/Points

Title: Tips on how to save money on petrol

1. “The heavier your vehicle, the harder 1. Reduce unnecessary weight.
your engine has to work to keep it
moving”
2. “Vehicles with regular internal 2. Use the heater without the air conditioning.
combustion engines can heat your car
without requiring the air conditioning to
be turned on”
3. “Without the aircon’s compressor 3. Open windows versus aircon.
running, you will use less fuel. “
4. “regularly pump up your tyres to the 4. Check tyre pressure
recommended pressure of your
manufacturer”
5. “If you have to visit multiple 5. Plan your trips.
destinations on a single day, pool
them together and work out the
shortest route between your stops to
minimize travel distance”
6. “Using high-quality oil with low 6. Use the right oil.
viscosity will help reduce engine
friction and improve fuel economy.”
7. “Servicing your car according to the 7. Service your car regularly.
correct schedule will help ensure that
your car is fuel-efficient”
8. “stationary for more than 30 seconds, 8. Don’t idle too long.
switch your engine off to reduce fuel
consumption when it is safe to do so.”
9. “Braking sharply and accelerating 9. Avoid sharp stops and quick acceleration.
quickly will increase fuel consumption
by forcing you or your car to switch
gears at a faster rate.”

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Section D:

Question 7:

7.1 A motorists will be✓ facing another hefty fuel price hike. (facing stays facing✓) (2)

7.2 (a) adjective ✓ (1)

(b) noun ✓ (1)

7.3 Temporarily ✓ (1)

7.4 Preposition ✓ (1)

7.5 b - readily available ✓ (1)

7.6 have ✓ (1)

7.7 Forms a compound word ✓ (1)

7.8 was✓ (1)

7.9 Maqubela said that record fuel prices in SA were not because of levies and taxes but were

due to the high price of oil.

Removal of comma and quotation marks ✓

said that ✓

both ‘are’ replaced with ‘were’ ✓ (3)

7.10 (a) rise

(b) rose (2)

7.11 Contraction – does not (2)

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Question 8:
8.1 Noun (1)

8.2 increase (1)

8.3 A five-mile hike across rough terrain. (mark answer based on merit) (1)

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Section D: 20
Total: 70