Province of the
EASTERN CAPE
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
INTERMEDIATE
PHASE
GRADE 4
NOVEMBER 2024
LIFE SKILLS (PSW)
DURATION : 1 Hour
MARKS : 30
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions carefully before answering the questions.
2. Answer all questions.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
4. Write your name and surname neatly.
5. This question paper consists of two sections:
Section A =15 marks
Section B =15 marks
1
SECTION A
QUESTION 1
State whether the following statements are True or False. Write the correct answer next to the
number on your answer sheet.
1.1. Personal strength is when I do something well and feels good about myself.
1.2. Most bullies are cowards.
1.3. For healthy body we need to drink six to eight glasses of water per day.
1.4. A child has a right to education and name.
1.5. Cultures mean groups of people with different beliefs, languages, ways of dressing and eating.
(1x 5= 5)
QUESTION 2
Fill in the statements below by choosing the correct word from those given in brackets:
(Anger, raped, respect, safe environment, not hurting)
2.1. A child who is………………can report what has happened to the parents and teachers.
2.2. Respecting the bodies of others means…………………………….them.
2.3. Children should be able to grow and develop in a …………………….
2.4. When I feel angry sometimes I show my……………………..in different ways.
2.5 We must treat our bodies with care and………………………. (1x 5= 5)
QUESTION 3
Match Column A with the correct answer in Column B. Write the correct letter next to the
correct number e.g. (3.5 H)
Column A Column B
3.1 Wash your hands A. Twice a day
3.2 Brush your teeth B. Cleaned and trimmed regularly
3.3 Nails must be C. Clean water
3.4. Always wash fruit, vegetables and D. Excitement
utensils using
3.5 Positive emotions E. After using toilet
(1x 5= 5)
TOTAL= 15
2
SECTION B
Answer all questions
QUESTION 4
4.1 Name any two major Religions in South Africa. (2)
4.2 Read the Scenario below and answer the questions that follow.
Thapelo is lucky because he goes to a good school. He works hard and Mathematics is his
favourite subject. Thapelo worries about his mother’s health. She has been sick for a long
time and now she cannot work anymore. Thapelo’s mom has HIV and AIDS. Thapelo is not
sure what this means. He helps his granny to take care of his mom every day. He also helps
his granny to prepare the food and keep the house clean. His granny says, he must stay away
from his mom if he gets a cold because his mom gets sick easily. Thapelo hopes his mom will
get better soon.
4.2.1 Write in full the following abbreviations: HIV and AIDS. (2)
4.2.2 How should Thapelo protect himself when he is helping his mom? (1)
4.2.3 Give Thapelo three tips on how to stop germs from spreading at home (3)
4.2.4 What is the name of the treatment which is used by the HIV/AIDS patients? (1)
4.3
4.3.1 Define bullying? (2)
4.3.2 Suggest TWO things that a learner can do if he or she is being bullied. (4)
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TOTAL= 30 Marks
