SUBJECT English FAL

GRADE 12
TASK DESCRIPTION Controlled Test
DURATION 1 hour 30 minutes
MARKS 35
EXAMINER Ms Lehlokwa
MODERATOR Ms Bendlela
MARKING GUIDELINE
INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS

1. Candidates are required to answer ALL the questions.

2. This marking guideline serves as a guide to markers. Some responses may require a
marker’s discretion.
3. Candidates’ responses should be assessed as objectively as possible.

MARKING THE COMPREHENSION

If a candidate uses words from a language other than the one being examined,
disregard those words, and if the answer still makes sense, do not penalise.
However, if a word from another language is used in a text and required in an
answer, this will be acceptable.
 For open-ended questions, no marks should be awarded for YES/NO or I AGREE/I
DISAGREE. The reason/substantiation/motivation is what should be considered.
 When one-word answers are required and the candidate gives a whole sentence,
mark correct provided that the correct word is underlined/highlighted.
 When two/three facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only the first
two/three.
 Accept dialectal variations.
 For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct
answer AND/OR the answer written out in full.

This marking guideline consists of 5 page inclusive of the cover page

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SECTION A: COMPREHENSION
QUESTION 1

NOTE: Because the focus is on understanding, incorrect spelling and language

errors in responses should not be penalised unless such errors change the
meaning/ understanding. (Errors must still be indicated.)

NOTE: When two/three facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only
the first two/three.

1.1.1 Playing sport has many benefits. √ (1)

1.1.2 In the past high school sport was very limited, √ but today there is a variety of
sporting codes to choose from. √ (2)

1.2 Learners would sit around idly. √

They would watch television. √
They would play video games. √

NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above answers. (1)

1.3.1 The writer wants to emphasise/highlight √ that only 14%/very few/a minority of
the learners engage in dangerous/reckless behaviour. √ (2)

1.3.2 Learners who do not play sport have nothing exciting to look forward to at
school, so they lose interest. √ √ (2)

1.4.1 It is the title of the journal. √ (1)

1.4.2 ‘… performed ten percent better …’

NOTE: Do not penalise if quotation marks and/or ellipsis are omitted. (1)

1.5.1 The writer means that many valuable life lessons are learnt outside of school,
for example on the sports field. √ (1)

1.5.2 Learners who want to perform well at school should spend time doing
schoolwork instead of with friends. √
By working hard, they will achieve better results. √
By not giving up, they will be successful. √

NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above answers. (2)

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1.6 B/guide √ (1)

1.7 Learners form lasting friendships because they spend time together/share a
common love for sport. √ (1)

1.8 Learners encourage the younger players. √ They set an example and provide
advice/guidance. √ (2)

1.9 Planning/organising our activities to ensure that everything is done within a

specific time. √ (1)

1.10 Studies are reliable and authentic  because they have been conducted by
professionals. √ (2)

TOTAL SECTION A: 20

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SECTION B: SUMMARY
QUESTION 2

The summary should be marked as follows:

 Mark allocation:  Format: Even if the summary is
7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main presented in the incorrect format, it
point) must be assessed.
3 marks for language  Word Count: Markers are required to
 Distribution of language marks when a verify the number of words used.
candidate has not quoted verbatim: Do not deduct any marks if the
1–3 points correct: award 1 mark candidate fails to indicate the number of
4–5 points correct: award 2 marks words used, or if the number of words
6–7 points correct: award 3 marks used is indicated incorrectly.
 Distribution of language marks when a If the word limit is exceeded, read up to
candidate has quoted verbatim: the last sentence above the stipulated
6–7 quotes: award no language mark upper limit and ignore the rest of the
1–5 quotes: award 1 language mark summary.

The following points form the answer to the question.

TOTAL SECTION B: 10

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QUESTION 3: ANALYSING A CARTOON

3.1.1 She is working at her desk. √

She is doing some written work. √
She is doing some calculations. √
She is talking to Calvin. √
She is looking at Calvin. √
NOTE: Accept any other suitable answer. (1)

3.2 Calvin is trying to get his mother's attention √ from whom he wants money for
fetching her purse. √ (2)

3.3. In Frame 1, Calvin obligingly/obediently accedes to his mother's request to fetch

her purse (by saying the word, 'SURE'.) √ In Frame 4 he scowls/has an angry
expression on his face/(says, 'Huh' and threatens not to fetch anything for his mother
again.) √ (2)

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QUESTION 4: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS

4.1 (a) believe √ (1)

4.2 do they not/don’t they √ (1)

NOTE: Apostrophe must be used correctly.

4.3 Donors neither drop the shoes nor leave immediately. / Neither do donors drop
the shoes nor (do they) leave immediately. √ (1)

4.4 souls √ (1)

NOTE: Spelling must be correct.

4.5 A donor does not ensure that every child’s shoe fits. √ (1)

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GRAND TOTAL: 35