English FAL Grade 10 P3 November Mock Exam 2 2026 QP

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 6 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P3 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: Essay (50) SECTION B: Longer transactional text (30) SECTION C: Shorter transactional text (20) 2. Answer ONE question from EACH section. 3. Write in the language in which you are being assessed. 4. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 5. You must plan (e.g. using a mind map/diagram/flow chart/key words), edit and proofread your work. The plan must appear BEFORE each text. 6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning. 7. You are strongly advised to spend approximately: • 50 minutes on SECTION A • 40 minutes on SECTION B • 30 minutes on SECTION C 8. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 9. Give each response a suitable title/heading. 10. Do NOT consider the title/heading when doing a word count. 11. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P3 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1 • Write an essay of between 150 and 200 words in length on ONE of the following topics. • Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen correctly, for example 1.1 The secret I could not keep. • Give your OWN title if your choice is QUESTION 1.2, 1.7 or 1.8. • Spend approximately 50 minutes on this section. 1.1 The secret I could not keep [50] 1.2 Write a story that includes the following words: As I stepped off the bus, I knew that something had changed … NOTE: The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere [50] in your essay. Provide your own title. 1.3 Social media does more harm than good to teenagers. Do you agree? [50] 1.4 ‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ – African proverb [50] 1.5 Where I see myself in ten years’ time [50] 1.6 Young people today have an easier life than their parents had. Discuss. [50] Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that comes to mind. Write the question number (1.7 or 1.8) and give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you have chosen. 1.7 [50] ? ? [Examiner’s own drawing] OR Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P3 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.8 [50] [Examiner’s own drawing] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P3 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2 • Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing texts. • The body of your response should be between 120 and 150 words in length. • Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, for example 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER. • Pay particular attention to format, language and register. • Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER Your best friend has been selected to play for the provincial netball/soccer team. You also went to the trials but were not chosen. Write a letter to your friend in which you congratulate him/her and share how you plan to improve so that you can be selected next year. [30] 2.2 DIALOGUE Your friend plans to stay away from school on the day of an important test so that he/she can attend a music show in town. You think this is a bad idea. Write the conversation between you and your friend in which you try to persuade him/her to change his/her plans. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] 2.3 OBITUARY Mr Daniel Mokoena, the caretaker who looked after your school buildings and gardens for more than thirty years, has passed away after a short illness. The principal has asked you to write his obituary, which will be read at the memorial service at school. Write the obituary. You must also pay tribute to him. [30] 2.4 INFORMAL REPORT Your class recently took part in a Clean-Up Day in the area around your school. Your Life Orientation teacher has asked you to write a report on the day. Write the report in which you describe what was done, the problems you noticed and your suggestions for keeping the area clean. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P3 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 3 • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a shorter transactional text. • The body of your response should be between 80 and 100 words in length. • Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, for example 3.1 DIARY ENTRIES. • Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 DIARY ENTRIES For months you have struggled to read what your teachers write on the board. Your parent/guardian has made an appointment for you to have your eyes tested, and you may need to wear glasses. Write TWO diary entries in which you express how you felt BEFORE and AFTER the eye test. [20] 3.2 POSTER The Environmental Club at your school is organising a ‘Bottle Recycling Week’. Learners will be asked to bring clean, empty plastic bottles to school so that they can be recycled. Write the content of a poster to advertise this event. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20] 3.3 DIRECTIONS A learner from another school will be joining your study group, which meets at the community library on Saturdays. He/She will arrive by taxi and does not know the area. Write the directions from the taxi rank to the community library. You must include landmarks, distances and specific directions in your response. NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved