Unit Assessments
Grade 7
October 2023
Subject: English Time Allowed: 2 Hours
Total Marks: ____/ 25
Name: _________________
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Write your name on all the work you hand in.
Write in lead pencil. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.
DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES.
Answer all questions.
You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate units.
At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. The number of marks is given in
brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question.
Question Marks
Q1 /10
Q2 /4
Q3a /1
Q3b /2
Q4 /3
Q5 /10
Total Marks /25
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Q1: Reading Comprehension /5
Comprehension Passage:
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China is one of the most famous landmarks in the world. It stretches over 13,000
miles and winds through the northern part of China. This massive wall was built over many
centuries, starting more than two thousand years ago.
The main purpose of the Great Wall was to protect China from invasions by nomadic tribes from the
north. It was not just one continuous wall; instead, it consisted of many walls and fortifications built
by different Chinese dynasties. These walls were made of various materials, including stone, brick,
and earth.
Building the Great Wall was an enormous task
that required the hard work of many people.
Laborers, soldiers, and craftsmen all contributed
to its construction. Some parts of the wall were
even built on steep and rugged terrain, making
the work even more challenging.
Today, the Great Wall of China is a UNESCO
World Heritage site and a symbol of China's rich
history and culture. It attracts millions of tourists
from around the world who come to marvel at
its sheer size and beauty.
Questions:
1. What is the Great Wall of China, and how long is it? /1
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2. Why was the Great Wall of China built? /1
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3. Was the Great Wall a single continuous wall? Explain. /2
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4. What were some of the materials used to build the Great Wall? /1
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5. Who contributed to the construction of the Great Wall? /1
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6. Why was building the Great Wall challenging in some places? /1
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7. What is the significance of the Great Wall of China today? /1
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8. Would you like to visit the Great Wall of China? Why or why not? /2
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Q2: Punctuate sentences using full stops, commas, capital letters, exclamation marks and question
mark. /4
a) what are you going to do today jannie
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b) what an amazing try
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c) i am going to go home if i finish my schoolwork on time
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d) i hate it
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e) when are you going to go shopping in mossel bay
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f) i live in hartenbos in a house just off the ocean
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g) stop that now
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h) who has left this mess on the table in my classroom
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Q3a: Circle the word in each sentence which is a synonym for “slow”. /1
1. Adam woke up feeling tired and sluggish in the morning.
2. Grandpa and I went for a leisurely stroll in the garden.
Q3b: Fill in the blacks using antonyms of the underlined words: /2
a) There were so many _________________ people in the shopping center today.
b) I had an awful __________________ time at the party.
c) The warm sun was beaming _____________ through the window.
d) The forest was filled with the chirping of loud ________ birds.
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Q4: In the sentences given below fill in the blanks with the suitable conjunctions. /3
a) He is both a singer _________ drummer.
b) Asad is poor _________ he managed to educate his son.
c) _________ he is trusted, he cheated his boss.
d) Stuart is taller _________ his friend Jack.
e) Father came to know _________ his son has passed.
f) I won’t pay you _________ you show me your card.
Q4: Imagine you are standing in the midst of an ancient, overgrown forest. The towering trees are
covered in moss, and the air is filled with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves. Describe in
detail what you see, hear, and feel as you explore this enchanted forest. Use vivid language and
sensory details to transport your reader into this mystical world.
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Content Organization
Headline 1 Sentences and paragraphs 2
are complete, well-
Lead paragraph gives 2 written, varied
W5H clearly and quickly. sentence structure
Mechanics
Punctuation 1
Expression is fluent and you
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managed to hook the reader
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Spelling
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