# English Fal Grade 11 P3 Gauteng November 2018 QP (Eng)

> Grade 11 English Fal Paper 3 question paper from the Gauteng November Exam 2018 (English), 6 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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- Updated: 2026-09-28
- Subject: English Fal
- Grade: Grade 11
- Language: English
- Document type: Question paper
- Year: 2018
- Exam period: Gauteng November Exam
- Paper: 3
- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 6

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English Fal · Grade 11 · Gauteng November Exam · 2018 · English. Question paper, 6 pages. Read online or download the PDF.

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GRAAD 12

                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                   GRADE 11

                 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3

                             NOVEMBER 2018

MARKS: 100

TIME: 2 ½ hours

                      This question paper consists of 6 pages.

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English First Additional Language/P3        2                              DBE/November 2018
                                       CAPS – Grade 11

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:

          •    80 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.       The title/heading must NOT be considered when doing a word count.

11.       Write neatly and legibly.

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English First Additional Language/P3          3                             DBE/November 2018
                                         CAPS – Grade 11

SECTION A: ESSAY

QUESTION 1

•      Write an essay of between 200 and 250 words in length on ONE of the following
       topics.
•      Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen correctly, e.g.
       1.1 I would not want to live anywhere else!
•      Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.3, 1.7.1 OR 1.7.2.
•      Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section.

1.1       I would not want to live anywhere else!                                             [50]

1.2       A day without rules                                                                 [50]

1.3       Write a story that includes the following words:

          Now I realise that those were indeed wise words.

          NOTE:           The words given in the topic MUST be included somewhere in
                          your essay. Provide your own title.                                 [50]

1.4       The courtroom was silent as we waited for the judge's decision.                     [50]

1.5       In today's world, there is no such thing as a man's work or a woman's work.         [50]

1.6       'It sometimes falls upon a generation to be great. You can be that great
          generation.' − Nelson Mandela                                                       [50]

1.7       Choose ONE of the following pictures and write an essay on a topic that
          comes to mind. Write the question number (1.7.1 OR 1.7.2) and give your
          essay a suitable title.
          NOTE:        There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture you
                       have chosen.

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English First Additional Language/P3        4                              DBE/November 2018
                                       CAPS – Grade 11

         1.7.1

                                                           [Source: www.google.com]               [50]

        1.7.2

                                                  [Source: Sawubona, September 2016]          [50]

                                                                  TOTAL SECTION A:            50

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English First Additional Language/P3         5                           DBE/November 2018
                                        CAPS – Grade 11

SECTION B: LONGER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

QUESTION 2

•      Respond to ONE of the following transactional writing tasks.
•      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, e.g.
       2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER.
•      Pay particular attention to format, language and register.
•      Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

2.1       FRIENDLY LETTER
          Write a letter to your favourite teacher thanking him/her for the positive
          influence that he/she has had on your life.                                       [30]

2.2       INTERVIEW

          You and your classmates have decided to raise funds for your school. As the
          RCL representative of your class, the principal has asked to interview you
          about your proposed fundraising project.

          Write the interview.                                                              [30]

2.3       MAGAZINE ARTICLE
          You are a part-time reporter for a teenage magazine. The local youth centre
          has planned different activities for teenagers during the December holidays.
          Write an article on the activities that have been planned.

          Write the magazine article.                                                       [30]

2.4       FORMAL REPORT

          You recently witnessed a burglary at your neighbour's home. The police have
          asked you to write a report describing what you had seen.

          Write the formal report.                                                          [30]

                                                                 TOTAL SECTION B:           30

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English First Additional Language/P3         6                         DBE/November 2018
                                        CAPS – Grade 11

SECTION C: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT

QUESTION 3

•      Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short 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, e.g.
       3.1 POSTER.
•      Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section.

3.1       POSTER

          There have been a number of road accidents involving pedestrians in your
          community. You have decided to create a poster to raise awareness of road
          safety among members of your community.

          Write the content of the poster.

          NOTE: Do NOT include illustrations or drawings.                              [20]

3.2       DIARY ENTRIES

          Your uncle/aunt has decided to treat you to a shopping trip to purchase
          clothing for your birthday.

          Write TWO diary entries expressing how you felt BEFORE and AFTER your
          shopping trip.                                                               [20]

3.3       INSTRUCTIONS

          Your mother will be away from home for a week. She has given you a set of
          instructions on how to prepare your lunch for school.

          Write the instructions.                                                      [20]

                                                               TOTAL SECTION C:        20
                                                                  GRAND TOTAL:         100

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