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1.1Identify TWO senses in paragraph 1 to which the writer appeals. (2)2
1.2Describe the concept of a global village as presented in paragraph 1. (2)2
1.3What does the writer mean by, 'The individually savoury flavours are a muddled mess' (lines 6)? (2)2
1.4Refer to paragraph 2. In your own words, explain why the world's culture is 'shrinking and expanding at the same time'. (2)2
1.5Distinguish between the writer's views on global culture, in paragraph 3. (2)2
1.6Refer to paragraph 4. Account for the writer's tone. (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over English Home Language/P1 6 DBE/May/June 2026 SC/NSC Confidential
1.7Refer to lines 26–30: 'A main concern … have to live.' Choose the appropriate response from the list of options below. The writer's intention in this paragraph is to … A provide generic information about cultures.
1.8Refer to paragraph 6. Discuss how the writer develops his argument about the impact of globalisation on cultural diversity. (3)3
1.9Refer to paragraph 8. Comment on how the diction in this paragraph reflects a positive view of globalisation. Refer to TWO examples of diction in your response. (3)3
1.10Critically discuss the suitability of paragraph 9 as a conclusion to the article. (3) QUESTION S : TEXT B
1.11Give TWO visual cues which depict the man's power. (2)2
1.12Discuss how the man's facial expression reflects his reaction, 'THIS IS NOT UP FOR GRABS!' in relation to the posters. (3) QUESTION: TEXTS A AND B
1.13Refer to both TEXT B and paragraph 7 of TEXT A. Does TEXT B support or contradict the information provided in paragraph 7? Justify your response. (3) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over
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3.1Describe the man's body language. Give TWO examples. (2)2
3.2Refer to the written text: 'SHATTERING THE STATUS … to break free.' With reference to ONE technique and ONE example, comment on how the advertiser promotes the company's service. (3)3
3.3Critically discuss how the image of the hammer supports the message of the advertisement. (3)3
3.4Give the comparative form of 'least'. (1)1
3.5Give ONE word for the phrase, 'break free', in context. (1) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over English Home Language/P1 10 DBE/May/June 2026 SC/NSC Confidential10
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4.1Refer to FRAME 2. What is indicated by the repetition of, 'HI GWEN!'? (1)1
4.2Refer to the verbal texts of FRAMES 3 and 4. How does FRAME 4 support the message of FRAME 3? (1)1
4.3Refer to FRAME 6. Discuss how Gwen's body language reinforces the verbal text. (3) Copyright reserved Please turn over English Home Language/P1 11 DBE/May/June 2026 SC/NSC Confidential
4.4Refer to FRAME S 8 and 9. Comment on the irony presented in these frames. (3)3
4.5Rewrite the following sentence in the passive voice. 'I checked my phone only a couple of times a day.' (2) [10] Q UESTION 5: USING LANGUAGE CORRECTLY Read TEXT F , which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions.10
5.1Correct the pronoun error in the first clause of paragraph 1, 'No matter what place you call home'. (1)1
5.2What is the function of the ellipsis in line 3? (1)1
5.3Refer to paragraph 2. In your own words, explain the meaning of the proverb, 'Home is where the heart is' (line 4). (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over English Home Language/P1 12 DBE/May/June 2026
5.4Remove the tautology in lines 4–6: 'Our connections to … in casual conversation.' (1)1
5.5Replace the phrase 'pop up' (line 5) with a formal English word. (1)1
5.6Identify the parts of speech of ' home ' in the following phrases:
5.6.1' home teams ' (line 7) (1)1
5.6.2' at home ' (line 8) (1)1
5.7Add a prefix to the word 'comfort' (line 8) to form its antonym. (1)1
5.8Choose the correct response from the list of alternatives below. 'When we purchase a home, we look for it to provide comfort' (line 10) is an example of a … sentence. A simple B compound C complex D compound-complex (1)1
5.9Refer to line 14: 'Our environments are often the exterior reflections of our interior worlds.' Rewrite the above sentence in the future tense. (1) [10] TOTAL SECTION C: 30 GRAND TOTAL: 70 Copyright reserved10