English FAL Grade 12 Paper 1 NSC November Mock 2026 Memo

hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 12 NSC Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P1 MOCK EXAMINATION 2026 MARKING GUIDELINES MARKS: 80 These marking guidelines consist of 9 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines INSTRUCTIONS TO MARKERS 1. Candidates are required to answer ALL the questions. 2. These marking guidelines serve as a guide to markers. Some responses may require the marker’s discretion; accept any other relevant, well-substantiated answers. 3. Assess candidates’ responses as objectively as possible. MARKING THE COMPREHENSION • Because the focus is on understanding, incorrect spelling and language errors in responses should not be penalised unless such errors change the meaning. (Errors must still be indicated.) • If a candidate uses words from a language other than English, disregard those words. If the answer still makes sense, do not penalise. • For open-ended questions, no marks are awarded for YES/NO or I AGREE/I DISAGREE alone. The reason/substantiation is what should be credited. • When one-word answers are required and the candidate gives a whole sentence, mark it correct provided the correct word is underlined/highlighted. • When TWO/THREE facts/points are required and a range is given, mark only the first TWO/THREE. • For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION A: COMPREHENSION QUESTION 1 1.1 1.1.1 On a wire fence.✓ (1) 1.1.2 Other people regard the clothes as worthless/old and unwanted✓ whereas her customers see them as valuable/precious/treasures.✓ (2) 1.2 1.2.1 In the past, people were ashamed of wearing second-hand clothes because it was linked to poverty.✓ Today, wearing second-hand clothes is regarded as fashionable/trendy/something to show off.✓ (2) 1.2.2 B/state something firmly.✓ (1) 1.3 1.3.1 Thrifting makes it possible for young people to look stylish WITHOUT falling into debt./Thrifted clothes are cheap.✓ (1) 1.3.2 Her customers want to look rich/expensive/very stylish✓ while spending very little money.✓ (2) 1.4 1.4.1 ‘However’✓ (1) 1.4.2 It fills landfill sites (with waste).✓ It uses enormous amounts of water.✓ It uses enormous amounts of energy.✓ NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2) 1.5 1.5.1 Everyone around them is wearing the same outfit./They look like everybody else.✓ (1) 1.5.2 He is an individual/independent/does not follow the crowd.✓ He values clothes that have a history/meaning/character.✓ He is patient/creative/determined when he searches for clothes.✓ NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above. (2) 1.6 Sellers take photographs of their goods and advertise them on social media.✓ They can deliver to buyers all over the country/they reach many more customers through online stores.✓ NOTE: Candidates must use their OWN words. (2) 1.7 1.7.1 Local clothing manufacturers/factory workers.✓ Poor families who depend on second-hand clothes.✓ (2) 1.7.2 Because of concerns about hygiene/to make sure that the clothes are clean, safe and in good condition.✓ (1) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines 1.8 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. Yes. A young person who cannot find formal employment can start a small business with only a cellphone and a few bags of clothing, and earn an income. OR No. The income from selling second-hand clothes is small and uncertain. Thrifting also causes job losses in local clothing factories. NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) 1.9 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. The title is suitable. A ‘revolution’ is a big change. The passage shows how attitudes towards second-hand clothes have changed completely: what was once a sign of poverty is now fashionable, environmentally friendly and a source of income. OR The title is not suitable. Thrifting is a growing trend, not a revolution. The passage also shows that not everyone benefits from it, e.g. local manufacturers and poor families. NOTE: A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) 1.10 Fix leaking/dripping taps.✓ AND The visual shows a dripping tap and a spanner, which is a tool used to repair it.✓ (2) 1.11 People should take short showers/shower quickly/limit their showers to about two minutes.✓ AND The stopwatch shows 2:00, which suggests that people should time their showers.✓ (2) 1.12 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. Yes. The visuals are simple and easy to understand. Each visual shows one practical action that everyone can take at home. OR No. Some of the visuals (e.g. visual 1 and visual 3) have no captions, so readers may not understand the message. The visuals do not explain WHY saving water is important. NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION B: SUMMARY QUESTION 2 The following points form the answer to the question: QUOTATIONS FACTS (NOTE: Candidates may phrase the facts differently.) 1. ‘A strong password is long and 1. Use strong passwords and keep contains a mixture of letters, them secret. numbers and symbols.’/‘never share your password’ 2. ‘Switch this feature [two-step 2. Turn on two-step verification. verification] on wherever it is available.’ 3. ‘Be careful about what you 3. Do not post personal information share.’/‘Think twice before you such as your address or school. press “post”.’ 4. ‘Do not click on links in messages 4. Avoid opening links sent by from people you do not know.’ strangers. 5. ‘Keep your apps and software up to 5. Update your apps and software date.’ regularly. 6. ‘Avoid doing your banking or 6. Do not bank or log in on public entering passwords when you are Wi-Fi. connected to public Wi-Fi.’ 7. ‘Check the privacy settings on your 7. Make your social media profiles social media accounts.’/‘Setting private. your profile to private …’ 8. ‘Speak to a parent, a teacher or 8. Tell a trusted adult and report online another adult whom you trust, and bullies, threats or scams. report the account.’ MARKING THE SUMMARY Marking is on the basis of the inclusion of valid material and the exclusion of invalid material. The summary should be marked as follows: • Mark allocation: 7 marks for 7 points (1 mark per main point); 3 marks for language; total marks: 10 • Distribution of language marks when a candidate has NOT quoted verbatim: 1–3 points correct: award 1 mark 4–5 points correct: award 2 marks 6–7 points correct: award 3 marks • Distribution of language marks when a candidate has quoted verbatim: 6–7 quotes: award NO language mark 4–5 quotes: award a maximum of 1 language mark 2–3 quotes: award a maximum of 2 language marks NOTE: Word count: Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 6 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines • Markers are required to verify the number of words used. • Do not deduct any marks if the candidate fails to indicate the number of words used, or if the number of words is indicated incorrectly. • If the word limit is exceeded, read up to the last sentence above the stipulated upper limit and ignore the rest of the summary. TOTAL SECTION B: 10 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 7 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines SECTION C: LANGUAGE • Spelling: One-word answers must be marked correct even if the spelling is incorrect, unless the error changes the meaning of the word. In full-sentence answers, incorrect spelling should be penalised if the error is in the language structure being tested. • Sentence structures must be grammatically correct and given in full sentences/as per the instructions. • For multiple-choice questions, accept BOTH the letter corresponding with the correct answer AND/OR the answer written out in full. QUESTION 3: ANALYSING AN ADVERTISEMENT 3.1 Households/people affected by load-shedding/power cuts./Learners who need light to study at night./People without electricity.✓ NOTE: Accept any ONE of the above. (1) 3.2 The question names a problem that readers experience, so it grabs their attention and makes them relate to the advertisement.✓ The exclamation confidently offers the solution/promises that the product will end the darkness/creates excitement.✓ NOTE: Accept a reference to the well-known (biblical) expression ‘Let there be light’, which gives the headline impact. (2) 3.3 C/certain chosen.✓ (1) 3.4 ‘No electricity bill’✓ (1) 3.5 To show that the lantern gives enough light to study by.✓ To appeal to learners/parents who are worried about studying during load-shedding.✓ To show that the product is useful/reliable/safe to use (unlike candles).✓ NOTE: Accept any TWO of the above or other suitable answers. (2) 3.6 Personification✓ (1) 3.7 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. Yes. The lantern is charged by the sun, so it costs nothing to use. It is safer than candles and it can also charge a cellphone, so the buyer does not have to worry during load-shedding. OR No. The lantern depends on sunlight; on cloudy or rainy days it may not charge fully. ‘No worries’ is an exaggeration used to persuade buyers. NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 8 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 4: ANALYSING A CARTOON 4.1 He is not listening/paying attention/he is absorbed in his phone./He answers automatically without thinking.✓ (1) 4.2 Gogo is planning to let the battery of Themba’s phone run flat so that he is forced to stop using it (and feed the chickens).✓ AND Visual clue: She has pulled the charger plug out of the wall socket./She is holding the plug./She has a sly smile on her face.✓ NOTE: The visual clue must be mentioned for the second mark. (2) 4.3 Verbal: He shouts ‘NOOO!’/He asks frantically, ‘Gogo, where is my charger?!’/the use of exclamation marks.✓ Visual: His eyes are wide open./His eyebrows are raised./His mouth is wide open./There are drops of sweat on his forehead./The phone shows that only 1% battery is left.✓ NOTE: ONE verbal and ONE visual clue must be mentioned. (2) 4.4 B/shouting.✓ (1) 4.5 Gogo complained that Themba spends too much time on the phone, yet she is now the one who is enjoying the phone.✓ Themba, who ignored his chores, is now outside feeding the chickens while Gogo relaxes on the couch.✓ NOTE: Accept other relevant responses that show an understanding of irony. (2) 4.6 Open-ended. Accept a suitable answer, e.g. Yes. Gogo found a clever, peaceful way to get Themba to do his chores without shouting or arguing. OR No. Gogo tricked Themba instead of talking to him. She is not a good example, because she ends up doing the very thing she complained about. NOTE: Do not award a mark for YES or NO. A candidate can score 1 mark for an answer that is not well-substantiated. Accept a combination answer. (2) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P1 9 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 NSC – Marking Guidelines QUESTION 5: LANGUAGE AND EDITING SKILLS 5.1 5.1.1 (a) There✓ (b) were✓ (c) achieve✓ (d) than✓ (4) 5.1.2 isn’t it/is it not✓ (1) 5.1.3 Each of the learners has a special task in the team.✓ (1) 5.1.4 Naledi said (that) they✓ were✓ proud of their✓ robot. NOTE: Award ONE mark for each underlined change. Accept ‘the learners/the team’ in place of ‘they’. (3) 5.1.5 knead✓, e.g. My grandmother kneads the dough before she bakes bread. NOTE: The homophone must be spelt correctly and used correctly in a sentence. (1) 5.1.6 The robot was built by the learners in six months.✓/The robot was built in six months by the learners. (1) 5.1.7 sensors – noun✓ dry – adjective✓ (2) 5.1.8 The robot will not/won’t compete in a national science competition in December.✓ (1) 5.2 5.2.1 The read-a-thon is not only fun✓ but also educational.✓ NOTE: Accept: The read-a-thon is not only educational but also fun. (2) 5.2.2 imagination✓ (1) 5.2.3 bigger✓ (1) 5.2.4 Saturday✓ (1) 5.2.5 The top readers will receive prizes.✓ (1) [20] TOTAL SECTION C: 40 GRAND TOTAL: 80 Copyright reserved