Grade 9 Language Structure and Use

Read the passage (TEXT C) below and answer the questions that follow. The passage has some deliberate mistakes in it. TEXT C WHEN COMPUTER GAMES ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN Children can tell when educator is there to nurture their minds and this is certainly the case with someone like Sara Motsitsi. Sara is employed at Reseamohetse Public School in Theunissen where she has teached Mathematics for the past three years. Motsitsi continually searches for ways in which to engage her pupils with the hope of building excitement around their learning. She has found that technology is of great assistance to her. Sara uses game-style Mathematics programmes which create enthusiasm for the subject, a subject which usually makes learners fearful. In her class, fun are the priority and the result is that the learners look forward to Mathematics and are actively involved in the subject through the computer games they play. Motsitsis’ efforts were recognised at the National Awards ceremony where she won the prize for Excellence in Teaching Technology – Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Mathematics. Although young, she is already a shining example to others. [Adapted from BeautifulNews24, 27 June 2017] 3.1.1 Correct the ONE mistake in EACH of the following sentences. Write down ONLY the question numbers and the word(s) you have corrected. (d) Motsitsis’ efforts were recognised at the National Awards Ceremony.

Read the passage (TEXT C) below and answer the questions that follow. The passage has some deliberate mistakes in it. TEXT C WHEN COMPUTER GAMES ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN Children can tell when educator is there to nurture their minds and this is certainly the case with someone like Sara Motsitsi. Sara is employed at Reseamohetse Public School in Theunissen where she has teached Mathematics for the past three years. Motsitsi continually searches for ways in which to engage her pupils with the hope of building excitement around their learning. She has found that technology is of great assistance to her. Sara uses game-style Mathematics programmes which create enthusiasm for the subject, a subject which usually makes learners fearful. In her class, fun are the priority and the result is that the learners look forward to Mathematics and are actively involved in the subject through the computer games they play. Motsitsis’ efforts were recognised at the National Awards ceremony where she won the prize for Excellence in Teaching Technology – Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Mathematics. Although young, she is already a shining example to others. [Adapted from BeautifulNews24, 27 June 2017] 3.2 Identify the GERUND in the following sentence. You ONLY need to write down the question number and your answer. Teaching is Sara’s passion.

Read the passage (TEXT C) below and answer the questions that follow. The passage has some deliberate mistakes in it. TEXT C WHEN COMPUTER GAMES ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN Children can tell when educator is there to nurture their minds and this is certainly the case with someone like Sara Motsitsi. Sara is employed at Reseamohetse Public School in Theunissen where she has teached Mathematics for the past three years. Motsitsi continually searches for ways in which to engage her pupils with the hope of building excitement around their learning. She has found that technology is of great assistance to her. Sara uses game-style Mathematics programmes which create enthusiasm for the subject, a subject which usually makes learners fearful. In her class, fun are the priority and the result is that the learners look forward to Mathematics and are actively involved in the subject through the computer games they play. Motsitsis’ efforts were recognised at the National Awards ceremony where she won the prize for Excellence in Teaching Technology – Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Mathematics. Although young, she is already a shining example to others. [Adapted from BeautifulNews24, 27 June 2017] 3.3 What is the TRUNCATION for Mathematics?

Read the passage (TEXT C) below and answer the questions that follow. The passage has some deliberate mistakes in it. TEXT C WHEN COMPUTER GAMES ARE GOOD FOR YOUR BRAIN Children can tell when educator is there to nurture their minds and this is certainly the case with someone like Sara Motsitsi. Sara is employed at Reseamohetse Public School in Theunissen where she has teached Mathematics for the past three years. Motsitsi continually searches for ways in which to engage her pupils with the hope of building excitement around their learning. She has found that technology is of great assistance to her. Sara uses game-style Mathematics programmes which create enthusiasm for the subject, a subject which usually makes learners fearful. In her class, fun are the priority and the result is that the learners look forward to Mathematics and are actively involved in the subject through the computer games they play. Motsitsis’ efforts were recognised at the National Awards ceremony where she won the prize for Excellence in Teaching Technology – Enhanced Teaching and Learning in Mathematics. Although young, she is already a shining example to others. [Adapted from BeautifulNews24, 27 June 2017] 3.4 Rewrite the following sentence in REPORTED/INDIRECT SPEECH. “I won the award last year,” said Sara.