ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE

FORMAL ASSESMENT TASK

GRADE 5

NAME OF LEARNER: ________________________________________

GRADE : ________________

NAME OF SCHOOL: _________________________________________

MARKS: 40 DURATION: 2 Hours

EXAMINER: NM MAPONYA MODERATOR: Z SIBIYA

Instructions

1. This paper consists of 8 pages including the cover page. Answer all questions
2. Use the question paper as your answer sheet
3. Show all your workings where necessary
4. Write neatly and legibly
SECTION A : COMPREHENSION (15)

QUESTION 1

Read through the text, then answer the questions:

GERMAN SHEPHERD DOG

The German Shepherd is a medium to large dog breed known for their intelligence,
loyalty and protective instincts. They are often used as working dogs, including
police dogs, search and rescue dogs, and service dogs. They are also popular family
pets, but they require a lot of exercise and training.

With a strong body, pointed ears, and an alert expression, German Shepherds stand
out as symbols of loyalty and dedication. Known for their protective instincts,
affectionate nature and boundless energy, these dogs make loyal and loving pets

1. Name three qualities that German shepherd dogs are known for. (Line 2) (3)

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(b)___________________________________________

(c)___________________________________________

2. Choose the correct answer (1)

These dogs require a lot of exercise and training. (Line 4) TRUE or FALSE

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3. Give two types of working dogs you know. (2)

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(b)______________________________________

4. Explain in your own words why these dogs make loyal pets. (2)

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5. In three sentences describe the working dogs (3)

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(b)________________________________________________________________

(c)________________________________________________________________
6. Discuss what a working dog is. (2)

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7. Do you like/dislike dogs? Explain (2)

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TOTAL 15
SECTION D : LANGUAGE STRUCTURES AND CONVENTONS (10 Marks)

QUESTION 4

4.1 Add the correct punctuation: May I please play with dog_______
(1)

4.2 Identify the adjective, common noun and article in the following sentence then
draw a line to match Column A and B

The German shepherd is a large dog breed known for their loyalty. (3)

Column A Column B

Large Common noun

4.3 Underline the verb in the following sentence: (1)

The dog ate all my food

4.4 Underline the correct pronoun in this sentence (1)

They are often used as working dogs.

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4.5 Write the following sentence in a simple present tense (1)

(a) My dogs played in the water.

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4.6 Rewrite the sentence using the correct connecting word ( because/ but ) (1)

The dog ate all my food. It was hungry.

4.7 Write the word in plural form. (1)

Dog____________

4.8 Fill in the correct word (is/are/in) (1)

My dogs _______ playing in the water. TOTAL 10

QUESTION 2 :VISUAL LITERACY (10 Marks)

Read a map below and answer the questions that follow.

2.1 What does it say about the weather in your province? (1)

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2.2 What is the temperature of your province? (1)

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2.3 Choose two provinces and write about them (2)

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2.4 What clothes will the people in the Eastern cape wear in this kind of weather? (1)

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2.5 Where is the weather best? (1)

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2.6 Is the weather going to be very hot over the next few days in (2)

Mbombela? Explain why you say this.

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2.7 What is a costal belt? (2)

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TOTAL 10
SECTION C

QUESTION 3 SUMMARY: (5 Marks)

Read the text THE GERMAN SHEPERD DOGS again.

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RUBRIC FOR SUMMARY

5 4-3 2-1 0
Written all the Only four to three Two to one answer All answers are
answers correctly answers correctly correctly wrong

TOTAL 5