# Life Orientation Grade 10 P1 November Mock 2026 QP (Eng) > Grade 10 Life Orientation Paper 1 question paper from the November Mock Exam 2026 (English), 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10-life-orientation-2026-november-mock-exam-question-paper/3c2819e2-35b6-4563-9e9e-5d817f357ff5 - Updated: 2026-10-29 - Subject: Life Orientation - Grade: Grade 10 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2026 - Exam period: November Mock Exam - Paper: 1 - Publisher: Hlayiso - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 9 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10) › [Life Orientation](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10/life-orientation) › [Life Orientation Grade 10 P1 November Mock 2026 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10-life-orientation-2026-november-mock-exam-question-paper/3c2819e2-35b6-4563-9e9e-5d817f357ff5) ## About this document Life Orientation · Grade 10 · November Mock Exam · 2026 · English. Question paper, 9 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Matching paper and memo - [Grade 10 Life Orientation November 2026 Mock Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10-life-orientation-2026-november-mock-exam-memorandum/31d347ec-2ac7-4510-b559-ef10c529b22a) — Memo · 2026 · Eng ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 10 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 LIFE ORIENTATION NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 100 TIME: 2 hours This question paper consists of 9 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 2 Life Orientation 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of THREE sections: SECTION A: ONE compulsory question (QUESTION 1) (20) SECTION B: TWO compulsory questions (QUESTIONS 2 and 3) (40) SECTION C: THREE questions (QUESTIONS 4, 5 and 6) – answer TWO (40) 2. Answer ALL the questions in SECTION A and SECTION B, and any TWO questions in SECTION C. 3. If you answer more than TWO questions in SECTION C, only the first TWO questions will be marked. 4. Write ALL the answers in the ANSWER BOOK. 5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 6. Start EACH section on a NEW page. 7. Write in FULL SENTENCES, except when you are asked to state, name, list or give one word/term. 8. The mark allocation for each question should guide you on the length and detail of your answers. For example, (2 x 2) (4) means that TWO facts or points are required, each worth TWO marks: one mark for the fact and one mark for an explanation or example. 9. Leave a line open between subsections of questions. 10. Write neatly and legibly with a blue or black pen. 11. The suggested time allocation is: SECTION A – 25 minutes; SECTION B – 45 minutes; SECTION C – 50 minutes. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 Life Orientation 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION A (COMPULSORY) Answer ALL the questions in this section. QUESTION 1 1.1 Various options are provided 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 B. 1.1.1 The ability to recognise and understand your own feelings, strengths, weaknesses and values is called … A self-awareness. B self-esteem. C self-control. D self-assessment. 1.1.2 The international convention that deals specifically with ending discrimination against women is the … A Universal Declaration of Human Rights. B Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). C Convention on the Rights of the Child. D Kyoto Protocol. 1.1.3 Which ONE of the following is an example of INFORMAL assessment? A The end-of-year examination B A homework exercise that the teacher marks in class to give feedback C The June controlled test D A project that counts towards the promotion mark 1.1.4 Stretching exercises, such as slowly reaching down to touch your toes, mainly improve … A flexibility. B muscular strength. C cardiovascular fitness. D speed. 1.1.5 The South African indigenous board game in which players try to form a row of three of their “cows” (counters) is … A diketo. B morabaraba. (5 x 1) (5) C kgati. D jukskei. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 Life Orientation 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock 1.2 Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.2.1 The stage of development during which the body of a child changes into that of an adult and becomes able to reproduce (1) 1.2.2 Work done voluntarily and without payment to benefit people in a community (1) 1.2.3 A group of related occupations that require similar knowledge, skills and interests (1) 1.2.4 A fixed, oversimplified and often negative idea about what all members of a particular group are like (1) 1.2.5 The ability of the heart, blood vessels and lungs to supply oxygen to the muscles during prolonged physical activity (5 x 1) (5) 1.3 Answer the following questions. Write your answers in full sentences. 1.3.1 State TWO characteristics of a SMART goal. (2 x 1) (2) 1.3.2 Explain how unequal power relations between two partners in a relationship can lead to abuse. (1 x 2) (2) 1.3.3 Name TWO learning styles. (2 x 1) (2) 1.3.4 Explain why a learner should consider his/her interests and abilities when choosing a career. (1 x 2) (2) 1.3.5 State TWO responsible decisions that teenagers can make to avoid teenage pregnancy. (2 x 1) (2) [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 20 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 Life Orientation 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION B (COMPULSORY) Answer ALL the questions in this section. Write your answers in full sentences. QUESTION 2 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. THE MIRROR AND THE PHONE Fifteen-year-old Karabo is in Grade 10. Over the past year her body has changed a lot: she has grown taller, her skin has become oily and she often feels emotional without knowing why. She spends hours scrolling through social media, comparing herself with influencers whose photos are edited. Classmates have made hurtful comments about her weight, and she has started to skip lunch and avoid sport. Karabo’s boyfriend, who is two years older, checks her phone every day, tells her which friends she may see and becomes angry when she wants to spend time with her family. He says that this is how a “real man” shows that he cares. Karabo feels confused, but she does not want to lose him. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] 2.1 Define the term self-esteem. (1 x 2) (2) 2.2 Identify TWO factors from the extract that have a negative influence on Karabo’s self-esteem. (2 x 1) (2) 2.3 Explain TWO emotional or social changes that teenagers may experience during puberty. (2 x 2) (4) 2.4 Discuss TWO ways in which Karabo’s boyfriend’s behaviour shows an unequal power relationship. (2 x 2) (4) 2.5 State TWO characteristics of a healthy relationship. (2 x 1) (2) 2.6 Recommend THREE strategies that Karabo could use to build a positive self-esteem and body image. (3 x 2) (6) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 Life Orientation 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 3 Read the information below and answer the questions that follow. PLANNING AHEAD Sizwe is a Grade 10 learner who wants to do well in his final examination. He has drawn up an annual study plan and a weekly timetable, and he summarises his work with mind maps. He enjoys working with his hands, solving practical problems and fixing things, and he is thinking about the career options that match his interests. His grandmother has told him that he should “choose a job where there is always work”. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] TABLE A: CAREER FIELDS A Health Sciences and Social Services D Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology B Business, Commerce and Management E Agriculture and Nature Conservation C Services (e.g. hospitality, tourism, F Education, Training and Development beauty) [Examiner’s own summary of selected career fields] 3.1 Explain the term annual study plan. (1 x 2) (2) 3.2 Name TWO study methods, other than mind maps, that Sizwe could use. (2 x 1) (2) 3.3 Explain the difference between formal and informal assessment. (1 x 2) (2) 3.4 Choose the career field from TABLE A (A–F) that matches EACH occupation below. Write only the letter next to the question numbers (3.4.1 to 3.4.4). 3.4.1 Electrician 3.4.2 Paramedic 3.4.3 Chef 3.4.4 Bookkeeper (4 x 1) (4) 3.5 Discuss TWO socio-economic factors, such as the one mentioned by Sizwe’s grandmother, that Sizwe should consider when choosing a career. (2 x 2) (4) 3.6 Suggest THREE ways in which Sizwe can use his annual study plan and timetable to prepare effectively for his final examination. (3 x 2) (6) [20] TOTAL SECTION B: 40 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 Life Orientation 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock SECTION C Answer any TWO questions in this section. Write your answers in full sentences. QUESTION 4 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. LIFE IN EXTENSION 9 Extension 9 is a fictional informal settlement on the edge of a large city. Most households have no electricity, and families cook and keep warm with paraffin stoves and open fires inside their shacks. Water is collected in buckets from a single communal tap, and there are not enough toilets. Many adults are unemployed, and some children go to school without breakfast. Residents say that they are afraid to walk to the tap or the taxi rank after dark because of muggings, and that parents keep their children indoors. A group of Grade 10 learners from the nearby high school wants to start a community service project in Extension 9. [Examiner’s own extract. The place and events are fictional.] 4.1 Define the term poverty. (1 x 2) (2) 4.2 Name TWO basic services that are lacking in Extension 9. (2 x 1) (2) 4.3 Explain TWO ways in which the lack of electricity could have a negative effect on the health of residents. (2 x 2) (4) 4.4 Discuss TWO ways in which the fear of crime could affect the physical and mental health of residents. (2 x 2) (4) 4.5 Explain ONE way in which taking part in community service can benefit the learners themselves. (1 x 2) (2) 4.6 Recommend THREE community service projects that the learners could organise to improve the health and well-being of the people in Extension 9. (3 x 2) (6) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 Life Orientation 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 5 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. NOT WELCOME ON THE TRIP Amogelang is a Grade 10 learner who uses a wheelchair. When her class planned an educational trip to a museum, she was told that she could not go because “the bus is not suitable and it will slow everyone down”. No one tried to find another way for her to take part. In the same class, Jean-Pierre, whose family moved to South Africa from another African country, is often mocked because of his accent. Some learners call him insulting names and tell him to “go back home”. He has stopped answering questions in class. [Examiner’s own extract. The names and events are fictional.] 5.1 Define the term discrimination. (1 x 2) (2) 5.2 Identify TWO forms of discrimination from the extract. (2 x 1) (2) 5.3 Name TWO rights in the Bill of Rights that are violated in the extract. (2 x 1) (2) 5.4 Explain TWO ways in which the discrimination could affect Jean-Pierre’s well-being and school performance. (2 x 2) (4) 5.5 Explain how the equality clause in the Bill of Rights protects learners such as Amogelang. (1 x 2) (2) 5.6 Name TWO international instruments (conventions or declarations) that protect human rights. (2 x 1) (2) 5.7 Recommend THREE ways in which the school could challenge discrimination and promote respect for diversity. (3 x 2) (6) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 Life Orientation 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC Mock QUESTION 6 Read the extract below and answer the questions that follow. GET MOVING, MZANSI! The Life Orientation teacher at a fictional high school noticed that many Grade 10 learners spend their breaks sitting and using their phones. She started a weekly “Move It” programme that includes a warm-up, a short fitness circuit with skipping, push-ups and stretches, and a cool-down. Once a month the programme ends with indigenous games, such as morabaraba, diketo and kgati (rope skipping), taught by learners from different cultural backgrounds. [Examiner’s own extract. The school and events are fictional.] 6.1 Define the term physical fitness. (1 x 2) (2) 6.2 Name TWO components of fitness, other than flexibility, that the fitness circuit could improve. (2 x 1) (2) 6.3 State FOUR safety measures that should be followed during the “Move It” programme. (4 x 1) (4) 6.4 Explain why the warm-up AND the cool-down are important parts of the programme. Give ONE reason for EACH. (2 x 2) (4) 6.5 Name TWO South African indigenous games, other than those mentioned in the extract. (2 x 1) (2) 6.6 Discuss THREE benefits of taking part in indigenous games for learners in a multicultural school. 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