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SUBJECT
GLISH LANGUAC
SUBJECT _ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS 2020
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WRITE THE NAME OF YOUR SCHOOL BELOW.
READ THE FOLLOWING
DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY: ieee
1. This test is divided into TWO aan
sections. -———
WRITE YOUR FULL NAM
2. Make sure you read the
instructions before you start to
work on any section.
3. Write all your answers in this test
booklet. DATE OF BIRTH
4, DO NOT OPEN THIS BOOKLET Day ores Le
UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO
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12 30
SUBTOTAL | 31
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15 34
16 35
17 36
18 37
SUBTOTAL 38
SUBTOTAL
TOTAL
OVERALLgo Arts Test
Instructions for the English Landed
a total of 43 questions.
re TWO sections in this test with a
You have 75 minutes for this test.
SECTION 1 has 18 questions (Questions 1-18)-
SECTION I has 25 questions (Questions 19-43).
For each part of the test, there will be a different set of instructions.
Rend the instructions carefully
Read each question carefully before attempting to answer it
Answer ALL questions
Work carefully but do not spend too much time on any one question
DO NOT BEGIN UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO.
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Spelling
There is one incorrectly spelt word in each line in the
TASK 1 passage below. Draw a circle around the incorrectly spelt
word, Write the correct spelling of the word in the box
provided for each line,
For his graduation ceremoney, Alex decided to purchase
an elegant designor dress for his caring mother, but was | 2
unable to afford it. Fortunately, at a nearby pharmasy, 3.
there was a vacancy for a casheir. Alex applied for the
position and was successfull in the interview. He 5,
L L| L_
thanked the manager profusly for the job opportunity.
(12 marks)
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Punctuation and Capitalizatio
or capitalization error in eng,
insert the missing punctuat;
Jace, in each line,
‘There is one punctuation
line in the passage below. Insert th
mark or capital letter in its correct P
“Drop and cover" exclaimed Shinelle. All our
Fesources started tumbling to the floor books
Stationery The building began rocking violently
I screamed loudly, “Whats happening?” I trembled with | 10.
fear. Luckily I recalled how to respond from a Science
book, “EB
arthquakes in the caribbean”.
(6 marks)
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GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEGrammar
There is one grammar error in each line in the passage
TASK 3. below. Draw a circle around the error and write the
correct form of the word in the box provided.
Giving up sugary snacks are one of the best decisions 13.
that Ihave ever make. My parents never forced me uM.
to refrain from these treats. The decision was mines.
At first I found it to be challenging, so now my body 16.
functions very good. I can think more clearly and 1. |
have much more energy to hit a ball in the stands. 18.
(12 marks)
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Comprehension
¢ Dwayne, and answer
TASK 4 ~ Fictio Read the passage, Detectiv
questions 19 to 28.
Detective Dwa
‘The angry afternoon sun burned a spot on my drooping shoulders as I trudged home
from a long, exhausting day of school. Only the low grinding of my trolley bag on
the gravel road interfered with the tranquillity of my neighbourhood. As T passed
the familiar houses and landmarks, I thought about my embarrassing fall at recess
5 and the mountain of homework I had to do. I released a loud, long sigh. Life can be
torture for an. eleven-year-old.
I turned the comer that led to my street and spotted a stranger ahead of me. He was
tall, built like the Incredible Hulk and was wearing a bright purple track suit. Huge
Sold bands almost blinded me as he swung his bulging arms. How odd! I thought to
10 myself. I wasn't accustomed to strangers in my neighbourhood, much less this giant
in a purple tracksuit.
Immediately, my amateur detective instincts awoke from hibernation and the
soundtrack from Black Panther started to play in my head. I straightened my body,
released my trolley bag and cracked my knuckles. Detective Dwayne was on the
15 case!
Terept behind Mrs Ali's hibiscus bush and keenly observed Mr Purple Tracksuit until
he stopped in front of my house and started digging in his back pocket. My heart
skipped twelve extra beats. What weapon of mass destruction was he searching for?
stared intently as he slowly pulled out ... a cell phone and started dialling. I sighed
20 in relief, but then I thought, “Maybe he's calling accomplices!” This was too much
for me. I needed back up. With trembling fingers, I pulled out my cell phone and
dialled my father’s number. He always knew what to do. My throat lost all moisture
when I heard a busy tone. I redialled five times until I heard his voice boom out of
my phone.
——
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GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE“Hey Son! What's up
“Dad listen to me. Call the police! There's a thief in front of the house!”
Dad’s usually friendly voice turned serious. “What?” he shouted.
“Yes! I'm watching him right now! He's wearing a purple tracksuit. Call the police!”
‘The sound of loud laughter blasted out of my phone.
30 “A purple track suit you say?
Yes
“He's kind of tall? Built like Hulk?
“Yes! How did you know?”
“[ just spoke to him on the phone, Dwayne. He’s your Uncle Robert from the States,
35 paying us a surprise visit. I'm opening the gate for him now.”
‘The movie soundtrack theme disappeared abruptly from my head. Slowly, the heat
of embarrassment singed my cheeks. I dejectedly made my way to my house and
expelled another sigh. I really need to stop doing this!
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20.
21,
23.
Questions: Detective Dwayne : al
At what time of day did this story take place?
(mark)
» pal the passage,
Identify two words or phrases that appeal to the sense of hearing in the passage
———__________ (2 marks)
Who was the man in the purple track suit?
eee ae (1 mark)
Give the meanings of the following words:
“trudged” (line 1) a
“amateur” (line 12) —
“dejectedly” (line 37 _
shectedly” (ine 37) _ _— (@ marks)
How did Dwayne feel about his father? Give two pieces of evidence from the
passage to support your answer.
How he felt
Evidence 1
Evidence 2 =
(3 marks)
ee
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26.
“My throat lost all moisture” (line 22),
What does this line mean?
What does it tell you about Dwayne's feelings at the time?
- (2 marks)
Identify one wise action that Dwayne performed in the passage and give a reason
for your answer.
Wise action _ a
Reason
(2 marks)
What kind of person was Dwayne? Give one piece of evidence from the passage
to support your answer.
Kind of person a
Evidence - - =
(marks)
In line 38 Dwayne says, “T really need to stop doing this!”
What should Dwayne stop doing?
Give a reason for your answer.
- (2 marks)
_
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GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGEDo you think “Mr Purple 1
Give one
reason for your answer
Reason ___
‘acksuit” was an appropriate name for the stranger
(2 marks)
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GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE4 ff the TVE and answer
Ty i! Read the poem, “Turn O!
ES Poetry questions 29 to 38.
‘Turn Off the TV!
My father gets quite mad at me;
my mother gets upset
when they catch me watching
our new television set.
5 My father yells, “Turn that thing off!”
Mom says, “It's time to study.”
Td rather watch my favourite TV show
with my best buddy.
Isneak down after homework
10 and turn the set on low.
But when she sees me watching it,
my mother yells out, “No!”
Dad says, “If you don’t turn it off,
Till hang it from a tree!”
16 Irather doubt he'll do it,
cause he watches more than me.
He watches sports all weekend.
and weekday evenings too,
while munching chips and pretzels —
20 the room looks like a zoo.
So if he ever got the nerve
to hang it from a tree,
he'd spend a lot of time up there —
watching it with me.
Bruce Lansky, “Turn Off the TV!"
In My Dog Ate My Homework,
Meadowbrook Press, 1991.
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29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
What does the mother prefer the child to do, instead of watching television?
(i mark)
“Tsneak down after homework and turn the set on low” (lines 9-10).
hat two things do you learn about the child from the lines above?
(2 marks)
Write a word or line from the poem that appeals to the sense of hearing.
Hearing _
(mark)
Which one of the parents does the speaker not take seriously? State a line to
support your answer.
Parent
Line
(2 marks)
What can we tell about Dad's personality from the poem? Explain your answer
using details from the poem.
Personality
Explanation
(2 marks)
a
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GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE29.
30.
31.
32.
33.
Questions: Turn Off the TV!
What does the mother prefer the child to do, instead of watching television?
(1 mark)
“sneak down after homework and turn the set on low” (lines 9-10).
What two things do you learn about the child from the lines above?
(@ marks)
Write a word or line from the poem that appeals to the sense of hearing.
Hearing _
(mark)
Which one of the parents does the speaker not take seriously? State a line to
support your answer.
Parent
Line
(@ marks)
What can we tell about Dad’s personality from the poem? Explain your answer
using details from the poem.
Personality
Explanation
(@ marks)
a
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GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE38. Do you think the
nae oa Kk the Parents should ican
sons forge ents ld allow the child to watch television? Give two
Reason 1
Reason 2
~— @ marks)
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Study the flow chart below w! - :
TASK 6~Graphic _ | for macaroni and cheese and answer questions 39
to 43.
Pour milk into butter-flour
mixture, stirring until mixture
is smooth and bubbling.
‘Melt butter in a saucepan
over medium heat; stir in
flour, salt and pepper.
Add Cheddar cheese
aa = = = + to milk mixture and
stir until cheese is melted.
I Fold macaroni into cheese
sauce until coated,
Questions: Flow Chart
39. State two ingredients used in the recipe
Ingredient 1
Ingredient 2__
(2 marks)
nN EE
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GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE40, What vo utensils are needed to mak
the dish in the recipe?
Utensil 1
Utensil 2
(2 marks)
41. Why are the steps in the recipe numbered and why are the numbers in bold
print?
Reason for numbering
Reason for bold print
—_ (@ marks)
42, Explain what is meant by “Fold macaroni into cheese sauce until coated”, in the
final step.
(2 marks)
43. Isa flow chart the best way to present a recipe? Give a reason to support your
answer.
Reason
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