English FAL Grade 11 P3 November Mock 2026 Question Paper (Eng)

Copyright reserved Please turn over Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 11 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 11 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P3 NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 100 TIME: 2½ hours This question paper consists of 6 pages.

English First Additional Language/P3 2 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 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. 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 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 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, for example 1.1 The day I stood up for myself. • Give your OWN title if your choice is QUESTION 1.7 or 1.8. • Spend approximately 80 minutes on this section. 1.1 The day I stood up for myself [50] 1.2 Home is where the heart is. [50] 1.3 Social media does more harm than good to teenagers. [50] 1.4 A journey I will never forget [50] 1.5 ‘Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu’ (A person is a person through other people.) [50] 1.6 The secret [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 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 1.8 [50] [Examiner’s own drawing] TOTAL SECTION A: 50 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P3 5 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 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 FORMAL LETTER. • Pay particular attention to format, language and register. • Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section. 2.1 FORMAL LETTER For the past three months, residents of your street have been dumping rubbish on an open piece of land next to your school. The rubbish smells, attracts rats and is a danger to young children. Write a letter to the Manager of Waste Services at your local municipality in which you complain about the problem and suggest what should be done. [30] 2.2 FRIENDLY LETTER You have recently moved to a new school in another town. Your best friend from your previous school wants to know how you are settling in. Write a letter to your friend in which you describe your new school and how you feel about the move. [30] 2.3 DIALOGUE Your cousin, who is in Grade 11 with you, has told you that he/she wants to leave school to work at a car wash because he/she is tired of studying. Write the conversation between you and your cousin in which you try to persuade him/her to stay at school. NOTE: Use the dialogue format. [30] 2.4 NEWSPAPER ARTICLE Learners from your school have won first prize in a provincial competition (e.g. a debate, a choir or a science expo). Write an article for your local community newspaper in which you report on the achievement. [30] TOTAL SECTION B: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P3 6 NSC Mock Hlayiso/Mock 2026 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 ADVERTISEMENT. • Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 3.1 ADVERTISEMENT You want to sell your bicycle because you no longer use it. Write an advertisement that will be placed on the notice board of a local supermarket. NOTE: No marks will be awarded for drawings and illustrations. [20] 3.2 DIARY ENTRIES You have started working at a fast-food outlet on Saturdays to earn extra money. Write TWO diary entries: one on the evening BEFORE your first day at work and one on the evening AFTER your first day at work. [20] 3.3 DIRECTIONS A friend who has never been to your home is coming to visit you. He/She will arrive at the local taxi rank. Write directions from the taxi rank to your home. [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 20 GRAND TOTAL: 100 Copyright reserved