GRADE 4

ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

CONTROLLED TEST

NOVEMBER 2022

TIME: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

MARKS: 40

This question paper consists of 9 pages

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION:

1. This question paper consists of FOUR SECTIONS:

▪ QUESTION 1: Reading Comprehension (15 marks)
▪ QUESTION 2: Visual Text (10 marks)
▪ QUESTION 3: Summary (5 marks)
▪ QUESTION 4: Language Structures & Conventions in Context (10 marks)

2. Read all instructions carefully.

3. Answer ALL the questions.

4. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.

5. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: READING COMPREHENSION (15 marks)

Read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

Christmas in South Africa

1 Christmas is an annual festival celebrating the birth of Jesus. It is

observed on the 25th of December by billions of people around the
world. The decorations, markets and Christmas dinner help you get
into the Christmas spirit.

2 The annual preparations for the celebration of Christmas begin in

advance. You will find schools empty. Shops and business institutions also post notes on
their doors saying they’re closed for the holidays.

3 One big difference is that in South Africa, Christmas is in the middle of summer. Flowers
are blooming and the sun is shining. In South Africa there is no snow during Christmas
time, instead, it is hot.

4 Many churches hold services on Christmas morning. Christmas Eve celebrations include
Carols by Candlelight. Most families have a Christmas tree in a corner, complete with gifts
for the children. Christmas Day is a day of delicious food, with a lively exchange and
enjoyment of gifts.

5 Happy Christmas and Merry Christmas messages are sent to everyone through letters,
cards, cell phones, radios, and televisions.

Adapted from: ttps://www.expatica.com

1.1 Circle the letter of the correct answer.

1.1.1 What is the title of the text? (1)

A Christmas in South Africa
B Carols by Candlelight
C Christmas Tree
D Christmas Day

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1.1.2 How is Christmas different in South Africa? (1)

A Many churches hold services on Christmas morning.
B Celebrations of Christmas begin in advance.
C Christmas messages are sent to everyone.
D Christmas is in the middle of summer.

1.2 When is Christmas celebrated every year? (1)

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1.3 Mention ONE thing that gets people in the Christmas spirit? (1)
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1.4 How do shops tell people that they are closed for the holidays? (1)
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1.5 Write down a word with the opposite meaning of full in paragraph 2. (1)
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1.6 Write down a synonym for tasty in paragraph 4. (1)

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1.7 Fill in the missing word. (1)

We sing Christmas ______________ on Christmas Eve.

1.8 What are hung on Christmas trees? (1)

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1.9 Tick (✓) whether the following statement is True or False. Motivate your (2)
answer.
Christmas is a day to celebrate Christmas Trees.

True False

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1.10.1 How would you send a Christmas message to your friends? (1)
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1.10.2 Write your Christmas message, to a friend, below. (1)

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1.11 Which gift would you like for Christmas? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
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2 QUESTION 1: READING COMPREHENSION: VISUAL TEXT (10 marks)

Read the text and answer the questions that follow.

FUN DAY
with jumping castles and water slides

Diligence Primary School

Entrance Fee - R25
02 December 2022
09:00 – 15:00

Remember to bring your towel and swimwear!

Refreshments
Cooldrink: R15
Ice-lollies: R8
Ice-cream: R10
Burger: R30
Chips: R12

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2.1 Circle the letter of the correct answer.

What event does the poster tell us about? It tells us about … (1)
A Diligence Primary School.
B jumping castles
C refreshments
D a Fun Day

2.2 When is the event going to take place? (1)

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2.3 How much is the entrance fee? (1)
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2.4 Circle the letter of the correct answer.

2.4.1 What is the most expensive refreshment?

A ice-cream
B cold drink
C burger
D chips

2.4.2 Which two refreshments together would cost you R45? (1)

A Burger and cold drink.

B Burger and ice-cream.
C Burger and ice-lollies.
D Burger and chips

2.5 Why is it necessary to bring swimwear? (1)

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2.6 Do you prefer a jumping castle or a water slide? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
I prefer a ____________________________ because ____________________
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2.7 Which refreshment would you buy? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
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QUESTION 3: SUMMARY (5 marks)
Read the information text and summarise the important safety tips in 5 sentences (30 –
40 words).

Safety tips during the holidays

Make sure that all doors and windows are locked. If you get home and the door is opened,
go to a neighbour that you trust for help.

Do not share your holiday plans with anyone on social networks such as Facebook or
Instagram. Thieves can gain access through status updates and posts.

Don’t give your home address to any strangers.

Ask permission from your parents when you want to visit your friends. Arrange to be fetched
and dropped off.

If you are at the mall, always stay in groups. If someone tries to get you to leave with them,
scream and make the people around you aware of what is happening.

Adapted from: https://www.childlinesa.org.za

Summary:
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4 QUESTION 4: LANGUAGE SRUCTURES AND CONVENTIONS [10 marks]

4.1 Punctuate the following sentence. (1)

what do you wish to get for your birthday
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4.2 Choose the correct homophone in brackets. (1)

This has (bean / been) my best Christmas in years.
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4.3 Add the correct suffix in brackets to complete the underlined word. (1)

My brother likes to watch act- movies on Christmas Eve. (-ship / -ion)

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4.4 Underline the correct verb in brackets. (1)

Our school (close / closes) early in December.

4.5 Write the plural form of the word in brackets. (1)

We wrapped the gifts in colourful (box).
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4.6 Change the following sentence into the simple past tense. (1)
We eat too much on Christmas Day.
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4.7 Join the following sentences using the correct conjunction in brackets. (1)
We had a Fun Day at our school. There was no jumping castle. (because / but)
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4.8 Change the following sentence into the present progressive tense. (1)
I eat a delicious burger.
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4.9 Underline the correct preposition in brackets. (1)

The gifts were put (under / above) the Christmas tree.

4.10 Write the correct form of the adjective in brackets. (1)

Last Christmas was (hot) than this one.
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TOTAL: 40

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