LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS
5.1 Read the following passage (TEXT F), which contains some deliberate errors, and
answer the set questions.
TEXT F
5.1.1 Correct the SINGLE error in each of the following sentences:
(a) You can’t believe how quick you’ve climbed this high. (1)
(b) You take a deep breath and take in the view. (1)
(c) That moment right then are a large part of what hiking is all about. (1)
(d) The appeal of hiking is not only widespread because it is often free-
its also open to all ages. (1)
5.1.2 Write the underlined abbreviation in the following sentence out in full:
Ingrid Gauls is a GP at a Cape Town hospital.(1)
5.1.3 Complete the following sentence in the singular form starting with the
given words:
Most children are born nature enthusiasts. A child is born …
(2)
5.1.4 Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentence. Write
down ONLY the question number (5.1.4) and the letter (A–D) of the
correct answer.
Dr Ingrid Gauls, a mother and GP, is an avid hiker.
The function of the commas is to …
A indicate where a phrase ends.
B separate introductory words in a sentence.
C separate additional information from the rest of the sentence.
D separate words or phrases in a list. (1)
5.1.5 Rewrite the following sentence in reported speech:
She said, “We promote hiking a lot.” (3)
5.1.6 Rewrite the following sentence in the present continuous tense:
Ann said that she loves the peace and beauty of the mountains. (1)
5.1.7 Combine the following sentences into a single sentence starting with
the word ‘Since’: Not everybody is suited to running.
Running is more traumatic on your knees.(2)
5.2 Study the following text (TEXT G), and answer the set questions.
TEXT G
5.2.1 Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice starting with the given words.
The Robberg Nature Reserve offers exquisite views of the ocean.
Start with: Exquisite views … (1)
5.2.2 Change the following sentence into a tag question:
There are four hikes in Southern Africa. (1)
5.2.3 Rewrite the following sentence in the negative form:
The Robberg Nature Reserve encompasses several different day hiking trails. (1)
5.2.4 Identify a preposition in the following sentence:
Many hiking trails are found in Southern Africa. (1)
5.2.5 Write down a synonym for the underlined word in the following
sentence:
It offers exquisite views of the ocean.(1)
5.2.6 Choose the correct answer from the brackets:
One day hikes are (more/most) enjoyable than four day hikes.(1)
[20]
TOTAL SECTION C: [40]
GRAND TOTAL: [80]