GRADE 8
EMS
TERM 1
TEST
MARKS: 50
TIME: 1 HOUR
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, SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Several options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer
and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER
BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1 Which type of tax discourages the consumption of goods like sugary beverages or cigarettes?
A. sin tax
B. income tax
C. direct tax
D. sugar tax
1.1.2 Who is responsible for managing elections, voter registration, and polling stations in a
country?
A. local government
B. provincial government
C. The ANC
D. International government
1.1.3 What do we call the condition where individuals who are willing and able to work are unable
to find jobs?
A vacation
B retirement
C unemployment
D holiday
1.1.4 What does the acronym VAT stand for?
A Variable Asset Tax
B Value Added Tax
C Very Affordable Tariff
D Voluntary Accounting Technique
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Grade 8 March Paper
EMS
TERM 1
TEST
MARKS: 50
TIME: 1 HOUR
www.summariessa.co.za
, SECTION A
QUESTION 1
1.1.1 Several options are given as possible answers to the following questions. Choose the answer
and write only the letter (A-D) next to the question numbers (1.1.1 to 1.1.5) in the ANSWER
BOOK, e.g. 1.1.6 D.
1.1.1 Which type of tax discourages the consumption of goods like sugary beverages or cigarettes?
A. sin tax
B. income tax
C. direct tax
D. sugar tax
1.1.2 Who is responsible for managing elections, voter registration, and polling stations in a
country?
A. local government
B. provincial government
C. The ANC
D. International government
1.1.3 What do we call the condition where individuals who are willing and able to work are unable
to find jobs?
A vacation
B retirement
C unemployment
D holiday
1.1.4 What does the acronym VAT stand for?
A Variable Asset Tax
B Value Added Tax
C Very Affordable Tariff
D Voluntary Accounting Technique
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Grade 8 March Paper
