English FAL Grade 10 P3 November Mock 2026 Question Paper

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 best day of my life. • Give your OWN title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7 or 1.8. • Spend approximately 50 minutes on this section. 1.1 The best day of my life [50] 1.2 The place where I grew up [50] 1.3 All learners should be allowed to bring cellphones to school. [50] 1.4 The knock at the door [50] 1.5 ‘A friend in need is a friend indeed.’ [50] 1.6 My hero [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 cousin, who lives in another province, has invited you to spend the December holidays with his/her family. You are very excited about the visit. Write a letter to your cousin in which you accept the invitation and share your plans for the holiday. [30] 2.2 FORMAL LETTER Many learners at your school do not have books to read at home. You would like to start a reading club at school that meets once a week during break. Write a letter to your principal in which you ask for permission to start the reading club. Explain how the club will work and how it will benefit learners. [30] 2.3 DIALOGUE You would like to get a part-time job on Saturdays, but your parent/guardian is worried that it will affect your schoolwork. Write the conversation between you and your parent/guardian in which you try to convince him/her to agree. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] 2.4 MAGAZINE ARTICLE Your school magazine is publishing a special edition for learners who will start Grade 8 next year. Write an article for the magazine in which you give the new learners advice on how to cope in their first year of high school. [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 INVITATION CARD. • Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 INVITATION CARD Your Grade 10 class is organising a surprise farewell function for a teacher who is retiring at the end of the year. Write the invitation card that will be sent to the teachers and parents. NOTE: No marks will be awarded for drawings and illustrations. [20] 3.2 POSTCARD You are on a school tour to a place of interest in South Africa (e.g. a game reserve, a mountain or a museum). Write a postcard to your grandparents in which you tell them about your experiences. [20] 3.3 INSTRUCTIONS You are going away for a weekend, and your neighbour has agreed to look after your dog while you are away. Write the instructions that you will leave for your neighbour. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved