QUESTION 5: USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY

Read TEXT F which contains some deliberate errors and answer the set questions.

TEXT F

WHEN YOUR AIRBNB HOST CHARGES YOU FOR AIR

1 A TikToker with the username @papirice shared a video of a gadget they

encountered while at an Airbnb.

2 The video text read: 'When your Airbnb host charges you for air.' The digital
screen with numbers that tick higher and higher the longer the aircon is on, is
used to hold guests responsible and accountable for using the hosts aircon to 5
control the temperature of the rented room.

3 With over 427 000 views, the video managed to ruffle major feathers. 'Airbnb used
to be cool but now it's just boomers trying to squeeze every penny out of
vacationers,' a commentator with the username @drunktennis says.

4 Over the years, hotel alternatives have boomed in popularity for being a more 10
affordable option for travellers on a budget. With over 5,6 million active listings
worldwide, Airbnb is filling a very important gap in the market. They offer rentals,
perfect for flexible, adventure travellers looking for fuss-free bookings. These
could be in the form of a home, apartment, condo, boat, tent, shared space or
other property. 15
[Adapted from The Star]

QUESTIONS: TEXT F
5.1 Rewrite the first sentence (paragraph 1) so that it is grammatically correct. (1)

5.2 Refer to lines 3–6: 'The digital screen … the rented room.'

Correct the single punctuation error in the above sentence. (1)

5.3 Using a suffix, change the word 'digital' (line 3) to an adverb. (1)

5.4 Write the word 'aircon' (line 4) out in full. (1)

5.5 Provide the superlative form of 'accountable' (line 5). (1)

5.6 Explain the expression, 'to ruffle major feathers' (line 7). (1)

5.7 Refer to line 9.

What is the root word of 'vacationers'? (1)

5.8 Give the antonym of 'boomed' (line 10) in the context of the sentence. (1)
 5.9 Refer to paragraph 4.

Create a single sentence from the following two sentences:

'With over 5,6 million active listings worldwide, Airbnb is filling a very important
gap in the market. They offer rentals, perfect for flexible, adventure travellers
looking for fuss-free bookings' (lines 11–13). (1)

5.10 Refer to line 12.

'Airbnb is filling a very important gap in the market.'

Convert the above sentence to the passive voice. (1)

[10]

QUESTION 5 EDITING TEXT 2

Read TEXT F, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions.

BREAK TIME – BUT IS IT REALLY A HOLIDAY?

1 This has felt like a very long year. I am satisfied with the old-fashioned nine to
five weekday. But I need a break!

2 The challenge is that whenever I take a break from the saltmines, I return
exhausted. Holidays, that highlight of the year, is not for the faint of heart.
Rushing around airports, clutching heavily packed tourist schedules. Well- 5
meaning people have often advised me: 'You know what you need to do? Stay
home!'

3 This is even less relaxing. You either get cabin fever or one sees something
that needs fixing. I enjoy a visit to Builders' Warehouse as much as the next
guy (I know they don't use an apostrophe, like I do, but they really should.) 10
It's just not a break.

4 Relaxing is the absence of a large amount of activities. Yet we are predisposed

to believe that our answer should always be, 'I have such a demanding
schedule!' Stop. Just stop. It's called a vacation because you need to vacate
stuff and relax. Don't feel the need to do every single touristy thing on offer. 15
Recharge your batteries, don't delete them even further.
[Adapted from Longevity, October 2015]

QUESTIONS: TEXT F

5.1 Correct the error of concord in paragraph 2. (1)

 5.2 'Rushing around airports, clutching heavily packed tourist schedules.'
(Line 5)

Rewrite the sentence above as a full sentence. (1)

5.3 What is the subject of 'Stay home!' (line 7)? (1)

5.4 Rewrite the following in the passive voice:

'Well-meaning people have often advised me.' (Line 6) (1)

5.5 'You either get cabin fever or one sees something that needs fixing.'
(Lines 8–9)

Rewrite the sentence above so that it is grammatically correct. (1)

5.6 Why is an apostrophe used in 'Builders' Warehouse' (line 9)? (1)

5.7 Account for the use of brackets in line 10. (1)

5.8 'Relaxing is the absence of a large amount of activities.' (Line 12)

A word has been used incorrectly in the above sentence. Write down the word
that should have been used instead. (1)

5.9 The expression 'vacate stuff' (line 15) is idiomatically incorrect.

Provide a suitable synonym for 'vacate'. (1)

5.10 Correct the malapropism in line 16. (1)

REVISION OF FRIDAY’S SUMMARY WRITING ACTIVITY

1. ANSWER ONLY THE QUESTION THAT THE 7 POINTS NEEDS FOCUS ON, IF IT DOESN’T
ANSWER THE QUESTION – WE LEAVE IT OUT!!!!!

2. FOCUS ON THE KEYWORD IN QUESTION:

 7 POINTS ON THE HOW………- YOUR 7 POINTS MUST FOCUS ON THE MANNER/

METHOD / WAY SOMETHING IS DONE
 7. POINTS ON WHY- YOUR 7 POINTS MUST GIVE REASONS/ THE BECAUSE OF
SOMETHING….
 7 POINTS ON THE WHAT- REQUIRES SPECIFIC INFORMATION OF SOMETHING

3. Remember that a fluent paragraph of 90 words must be created through the use of conjunctions
where you join like ideas [don’t worry, will be marked as two separate points as its just joined for the
purpose of a cohesive paragraph]
4. Summarise but ensure that the meaning of the point is not distorted hence I recommend that you
just use your connectors and conjunctions and may just one synonym change will be enough.
5. 90 words – avoid redundancy which is usually the cause of exceeding the word limit.
AT LEAST GET THE SEVEN POINTS CORRECT BY QUOTING VERBATIM BUT YOU WILL
LOSE 3 MARKS FOR LANGUAGE!

MARKING OF THE SUMMARY

6 -7 POINTS 3 MARKS LANG.
4-5 POINTS 2 MARKS LANG
3-1 POINT (S) 1 MARK LANG
SUMMARY WRITING 1

SECTION B: SUMMARY

QUESTION 2: SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS

TEXT C discusses the mysteries of the teenage brain. Summarise, in your own words,
HOW parents can better understand their teenage child.

NOTE: 1. Your summary should include SEVEN points and NOT exceed 90
words.
2. You must write a fluent paragraph.
3. You are NOT required to include a title for the summary.
4. Indicate your word count at the end of your summary.

THE MYSTERIES OF THE TEENAGE BRAIN

The passage between childhood and adulthood is notoriously challenging for teens who
are striving for independence and for parents who have to relinquish some control, while
still being responsible for their children's safety.
Understanding what is happening to their child is the first step to navigating this life
passage. Less obvious, but even more important to understand, is that the brain of
teenagers is only about 80% complete by adolescence.
Teenagers are wired for risk-taking and novelty, and reward-seeking. But the frontal and
pre-frontal cortex, the parts of the brain responsible for executive functions, cause and
effect, empathy and impulse control, are not fully connected until the mid-20s. This
explains why an otherwise smart, capable teen can do something foolish in the moment.
They lack the split-second decision-making ability that might warn them of possible
danger.
'Teens are impressionable, which makes them absorb information easily. Their primary
job is to learn, and studies suggest that their IQ scores increase in enriched
environments,' says Dr Francis Jensen, a neuroscientist. But being so open also makes
them susceptible to danger. In her opinion, the digital invasion has resulted in the most
overstimulated generation in history. Their heightened reward centres will respond to
good marks at school, but will also keep them hooked to 'likes' on their phones and to
the repetition of playing and winning digital games.
'The teen brain can get addicted harder, faster and for longer than an adult brain, with
permanent damage in some cases,' she says. 'But they're also at an age of self-
discovery and identity-seeking, and respond well to scientific facts and data. Give them
information. Tell them stories about teens who made bad decisions and got into trouble.
Arm them to make sensible choices.'
Cape Town clinical psychologist, Dr Aneta Shaw, points out that teen rebellion,
withdrawal or a stubborn lack of communication is often the result of parents getting in
the way, via preaching, knowing better or just wanting to be protective.
'Teens are in a period of preparation toward integrated behaviour and realistic goal-
setting,' she says, 'and a parent's biggest role is to help them think things through and
not think on their behalf.'
[Adapted from news24.com]

TOTAL SECTION B: 10
PRACTICE 2

QUESTION 2: SUMMARISING IN YOUR OWN WORDS

TEXT C provides a discussion on assertive communication. Summarise, in your own

words, the aspects of constructive criticism that facilitate effective communication.

NOTE: 1. Your summary should include SEVEN points and NOT exceed 90 words.
2. You must write a fluent paragraph.
3. You are NOT required to include a title for the summary.
4. Indicate your word count at the end of your summary.

HOW TO GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM

Assertive communication and constructive criticism are important tools in building an

empowered team. Laura Kennedy from Wellness says that when communicating with co-
workers, clear communication faciltates understanding and solution finding.

Assertive communication is not about dominating a situation, but rather allowing for
collaboration between employees. Open dialogue must be created so that all employees
can participate. Businesses that do not encourage assertive communication often follow a
hierarchical system which limits their growth. Everyone should be encouraged to
brainstorm to find solutions. Constructive criticism guides people rather than breaking them
down. It creates a platform where all possible solutions can be considered. Kennedy says
it's more accurate to think of it as effective feedback. Constructive criticism allows for
career development.

Kennedy says it is better to communicate with someone on a personal level first. E-mails
do not have the benefit of tone and body language to guide the conversation. Without these
non-verbal clues there is more chance you will be misunderstood and even run the risk of
the conversation being perceived as a personal attack. To avoid one-sided dominance, go
into each communication with an understanding of your goal and an open mind about how
to get there. This includes understanding the context in which the communication occurs.

During the conversation be decisive rather than uncertain. If you think and talk about
yourself positively it creates an impression of credibility.

When starting a conversation be careful of being accusatory. You need to talk about the
behaviour that is problematic, not the person. This requires you to get into a meeting with
all the facts. There is a debate over whether or not to include emotion when addressing an
issue. Kennedy says it's impossible to leave it out, as emotion drives most decisions.
Afterwards, draw up clear points about what was discussed and what is expected. This
clarifies understanding and minimises confusion.

Clear communication paths reduce frustration, allow teams to work more effectively to
reach their goals and allow for higher engagement. Conflict is reduced when there is a
focus on facts.
[Adapted from Succeed, October 2013]
NOTICE THIS SUMMARY HAS NO EXPLICIT KEYWORD QUESTION HOWEVER, THE
QUESTION WANTS YOU TO FOCUS YOUR 7 POINTS ON THE WHAT ARE THE ASPECTS OF
CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM THAT ALLOWS FOR EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION.

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