# Creative Arts Grade 8 Paper 1 November Mock 2026 Question Paper

> Grade 8 Creative Arts Paper 1 question paper from the November Mock Exam 2026, 21 pages. Read online or get the free PDF download, memo linked when available.

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SENIOR PHASE
END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION
GRADE 8
CREATIVE ARTS
NOVEMBER 2026 (MOCK)
MARKS: 100
TIME: 2 hours
This question paper consists of 21 pages, including ANNEXURE A and ANNEXURE B.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
Read the following instructions carefully before answering the questions.
1.
This question paper consists of FOUR sections, one for each art form:
ART FORM
QUESTIONS
MARKS
SECTION A
DANCE
1–5
50
SECTION B
DRAMA
6–9
50
SECTION C
MUSIC
10–14
50
SECTION D
VISUAL ARTS
15–19
50
2.
Answer ONLY TWO of the FOUR sections. Choose the TWO sections that match the
TWO art forms that you studied this year. Answer ALL the questions in the two
sections that you choose.
3.
If you answer more than two sections, only the FIRST TWO sections answered will be
marked.
4.
Write ALL answers in the ANSWER BOOK, except QUESTION 13 (SECTION C)
and QUESTION 18 (SECTION D), which must be answered on ANNEXURE A and
ANNEXURE B. Write your name on the annexure that you use, detach it and hand it
in together with your ANSWER BOOK.
5.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.
6.
The mark allocation guides you on the length of your answers. Answer in full sentences
where you are asked to explain, describe or discuss.
7.
Music notation (SECTION C) must be written in pencil. Designs (SECTION D) may be
done in pencil, pencil crayons or koki pens.
8.
Spend about ONE hour on each of your two sections.
9.
Write neatly and legibly.
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SECTION A: DANCE
QUESTION 1: SHORT QUESTIONS
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 D.
1.1.1
Movements that are done on the spot, without travelling, such
as bending, twisting and swinging, are called … movements.
A
locomotor
B
non-locomotor
C
aerial
D
travelling
(1)
1.1.2
The route or floor pattern that a dancer follows when moving
across the floor is the …
A
level.
B
pathway.
C
tempo.
D
gesture.
(1)
1.1.3
The element of dance that deals with the speed, rhythm and
duration of movements is …
A
space.
B
time.
C
force (energy).
D
relationships.
(1)
1.1.4
Before a dancer stretches, he or she must …
A
bounce up and down as hard as possible.
B
warm up the body to raise the body temperature.
C
hold his or her breath.
D
rest for ten minutes.
(1)
1.1.5
Dancers should drink water during and after a dance class to …
A
replace the water that the body loses through sweating.
B
make the body heavier for jumps.
C
make the muscles cold.
D
avoid doing a cool-down.
(1)
1.2
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write
only ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question numbers (1.2.1 to 1.2.5) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.2.6 True.
1.2.1
A cool-down is done at the beginning of a dance class.
(1)
1.2.2
Dancing in socks on a slippery floor increases the risk of injury.
(1)
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1.2.3
When dancers dance in unison, each dancer performs a different
movement at a different time.
(1)
1.2.4
Indlamu is a traditional dance of the Zulu people.
(1)
1.2.5
A sustained movement is quick, sharp and sudden.
(1)
[10]
QUESTION 2
Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the dance term in COLUMN A. Write only
the letter (A–F) next to the question numbers (2.1 to 2.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 2.6 G.
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
2.1
Plié
A
moving only ONE part of the body while the rest of
the body stays still
2.2
Relevé
B
bending the knees over the toes while keeping the
back straight
2.3
Isolation
C
rising onto the balls of the feet (half-toe)
2.4
Improvisation
D
making up movements on the spot without
planning them first
2.5
Gesture
E
a movement of a body part that shows an idea or
a feeling, e.g. waving goodbye
F
a jump from one foot to the other foot
(5 x 1) [5]
QUESTION 3: SAFE DANCE PRACTICE
3.1
Explain the term correct body alignment.
(2)
3.2
State THREE rules that learners must follow in the dance class to dance
safely.
(3 x 1) (3)
3.3
Explain why a dancer should NOT stretch cold muscles.
(2)
3.4
Give TWO reasons why a cool-down is important at the end of a dance
class.
(2 x 1) (2)
3.5
Name ONE healthy habit, other than drinking water, that helps a dancer
to stay fit and avoid injuries.
(1)
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QUESTION 4: DANCE ELEMENTS AND COMPOSITION
4.1
The drawings below show a dancer working on three different levels.
floor
A
floor
B
floor
in the air
C
Identify the level (low, medium or high) shown in EACH of the
drawings A, B and C.
(3 x 1) (3)
4.2
Explain EACH of the following elements of dance AND give ONE example
of how a dancer can change it in a dance:
4.2.1
Space
(2)
4.2.2
Time
(2)
4.2.3
Force (energy)
(2)
4.3
Your teacher has given your group of FOUR dancers the theme “Morning
at the taxi rank” as the stimulus for a short group dance. Plan the dance
under the following headings:
4.3.1
Beginning: the starting shape or formation of the dancers
(1)
4.3.2
TWO locomotor movements that you will use, AND what each
movement shows about the taxi rank
(2)
4.3.3
How you will use unison AND canon in the dance
(2)
4.3.4
Ending: how the dance will end
(1)
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QUESTION 5
Read the case study below and answer the questions that follow.
HERITAGE DAY AT THEMBALETHU
Every year on 24 September, the learners of Thembalethu Secondary School, a fictional
school in Mpumalanga, celebrate Heritage Day with a dance festival. This year the Grade
8 dance class performed two traditional South African dances: Indlamu, a Zulu dance
with high kicks and powerful stamps, and Xibelani, a dance in which the women’s layered
skirts swing with quick movements of the hips.
To prepare, the learners invited two elders from the community to teach them. “We did not
learn these dances from books,” explained Lindiwe, a Grade 8 learner. “Gogo Mkhabela
and Baba Ndlovu showed us the steps, and we copied them until we got them right. They
also told us the stories behind the dances.”
The Indlamu dancers wore animal-skin skirts and carried shields and sticks. The Xibelani
dancers wore colourful layered skirts, called xibelani, and beaded necklaces. The dancers
were accompanied by drums, whistles, hand clapping and singing.
The principal said that the festival helps learners to respect and preserve their heritage.
“These dances are used to celebrate, to tell stories and to bring people together,” she said.
[Examiner’s own case study. The school and the people are fictional.]
5.1
Name the TWO dances that the Grade 8 class performed.
(2 x 1) (2)
5.2
To which cultural group does Xibelani belong?
(1)
5.3
Name TWO sounds or instruments that accompanied the dancers.
(2 x 1) (2)
5.4
Explain how the learners learnt the dances from the elders.
(1)
5.5
Name ONE item of costume mentioned in the case study AND explain
how it adds to the dance.
(2)
5.6
Give TWO reasons why traditional dances are important in South African
communities.
(2 x 1) (2)
[10]
TOTAL SECTION A: 50
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SECTION B: DRAMA
QUESTION 6: SHORT QUESTIONS
6.1
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 (6.1.1 to 6.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 6.1.6 D.
6.1.1
A performance in which actors tell a story using only movement
and gestures, without words, is a …
A
tragedy.
B
comedy.
C
tableau.
D
mime.
(1)
6.1.2
How high or how low a voice sounds is called …
A
pace.
B
pause.
C
pitch.
D
projection.
(1)
6.1.3
Traditional praise poetry in isiZulu and isiXhosa is called …
A
izibongo.
B
isicathamiya.
C
indlamu.
D
umgido.
(1)
6.1.4
A conversation between two or more characters in a play is a …
A
monologue.
B
dialogue.
C
narration.
D
stage direction.
(1)
6.1.5
A puppet that is moved from above by means of strings is a …
A
glove puppet.
B
marionette.
C
shadow puppet.
D
mask.
(1)
6.2
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write
only ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question numbers (6.2.1 to 6.2.5) in the
ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 6.2.6 True.
6.2.1
Shallow breathing from the shoulders helps an actor to project
the voice.
(1)
6.2.2
Improvisation means performing a script that you have learnt off
by heart.
(1)
6.2.3
The climax is the most exciting moment or turning point in a story.
(1)
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6.2.4
Poetry is always written in long sentences and paragraphs.
(1)
6.2.5
Members of the audience should switch off their cellphones
during a performance.
(1)
[10]
QUESTION 7: VOICE, BODY AND POETRY
7.1
Name the MAIN muscle that is used for breathing, AND TWO other groups
of muscles that help us to breathe.
(3)
7.2
Explain the meaning of EACH of the following voice terms:
7.2.1
Pace
(1)
7.2.2
Pause
(1)
7.2.3
Projection
(1)
7.2.4
Articulation
(1)
7.3
Describe ONE exercise that actors can do to relax OR to improve their
focus and concentration before a performance.
(2)
7.4
Explain TWO differences between poetry and prose.
(2 x 2) (4)
7.5
Give TWO characteristics of praise poetry (izibongo/lithoko/dithoko).
(2 x 1) (2)
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QUESTION 8: THEATRE AND DRAMATIC FORMS
8.1
The diagram below shows a stage divided into nine acting areas, as seen
from the audience.
1
2
3
4
BACK OF THE STAGE
AUDIENCE
Name the acting areas numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4. Use the full
names, e.g. downstage left.
(4 x 1) (4)
8.2
Give TWO characteristics of a comedy AND TWO characteristics of a
tragedy.
(4 x 1) (4)
8.3
Explain how costumes and props help to make a character believable on
stage.
(2)
8.4
Many teenagers watch television dramas and listen to radio dramas. Give
TWO positive effects AND ONE negative effect that these dramas can
have on teenagers.
(3)
8.5
Name TWO types of puppets, other than a marionette.
(2 x 1) (2)
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QUESTION 9
Read the extract from a short play below and answer the questions that follow.
SATURDAY MORNING
(A small kitchen in a house in Mamelodi. Dirty dishes are piled in the sink. ZANELE (14) is
sweeping the floor. Her brother LWAZI (12) runs in wearing soccer boots, holding a ball.)
LWAZI: (excited, bouncing the ball) Zanele! Coach says I can play in the final today!
ZANELE: (stops sweeping, points at the sink) Not before you wash those dishes. Mama
said it’s your turn.
LWAZI: (groaning) But the match starts at ten! (He looks at the clock on the wall.) I’ll do
them tonight, I promise.
ZANELE: You promised last Saturday too. (She folds her arms.) I’m not doing your chores
again.
LWAZI: (softly, sitting down on a chair) If I’m late, Coach will give my place to Tumi.
(Pause. ZANELE looks at her brother, then at the dishes. She sighs and picks up a
dishcloth.)
ZANELE: Fine. You wash, I dry. If we’re quick, you’ll make it.
LWAZI: (jumping up and hugging her) You’re the best sister in Mamelodi!
(They rush to the sink. Lights fade.)
[Examiner’s own play extract. The characters are fictional.]
9.1
Describe the setting (place) of this scene.
(1)
9.2
Describe the conflict in this extract.
(2)
9.3
Is this extract an example of a monologue or a dialogue? Give a reason
for your answer.
(2)
9.4
Quote ONE stage direction from the extract AND explain why stage
directions are included in a script.
(2)
9.5
You are playing the role of Lwazi. Explain how you would use your VOICE
(e.g. pitch, volume or pace) to say: “If I’m late, Coach will give my place
to Tumi.”
(2)
9.6
Name ONE prop that is used in this extract.
(1)
[10]
TOTAL SECTION B: 50
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SECTION C: MUSIC
QUESTION 10: SHORT QUESTIONS
10.1
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 (10.1.1 to 10.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 10.1.6 D.
10.1.1
The note that is worth TWO crotchet beats is a …
A
semibreve.
B
minim.
C
quaver.
D
crotchet.
(1)
10.1.2
The violin, viola, cello and double bass belong to the … family.
A
brass
B
woodwind
C
string
D
percussion
(1)
10.1.3
A drum, which has a skin stretched over a frame, is classified as
a/an …
A
idiophone.
B
membranophone.
C
chordophone.
D
aerophone.
(1)
10.1.4
The dynamic sign mf means …
A
loud.
B
moderately loud.
C
very soft.
D
very loud.
(1)
10.1.5
The G clef, which curls around the second line of the staff, is also
called the …
A
bass clef.
B
alto clef.
C
treble clef.
D
F clef.
(1)
10.2
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write
only ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question numbers (10.2.1 to 10.2.5) in
the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 10.2.6 True.
10.2.1
A semibreve is worth four crotchet beats.
(1)
10.2.2
The flute belongs to the brass family.
(1)
10.2.3
A duet is a piece of music performed by three musicians.
(1)
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10.2.4
In the scale of C major, the semitones are between D and E, and
between A and B.
(1)
10.2.5
The tempo term allegro means slow.
(1)
[10]
QUESTION 11
Choose a meaning from COLUMN B that matches the music term in COLUMN A. Write only
the letter (A–F) next to the question numbers (11.1 to 11.5) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 11.6 G.
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
11.1
Adagio
A
slowly
11.2
Presto
B
loud
11.3
Forte (f)
C
gradually getting softer
11.4
Crescendo
D
very fast
11.5
Diminuendo
E
gradually getting louder
F
very soft
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QUESTION 12
Study the melody below and answer the questions that follow.
𝄞4
4
(a)
2
3
4
Andante
mf
𝄞
(b)
5
6
(c)
7
8
p
12.1
Name the key of the melody. (There is no key signature.)
(1)
12.2
Explain the meaning of the time signature.
(2)
12.3
Name the note value of the note in bar 8 AND state how many crotchet
beats it receives.
(2)
12.4
Give the letter names (pitch names) of the notes marked (a), (b) and (c).(3 x 1) (3)
12.5
Explain the meaning of the tempo term Andante.
(1)
12.6
The dynamics change from mf in bar 1 to p in bar 7. Explain what the
performer must do in bar 7.
(1)
12.7
Bar 3 begins with a dotted crotchet. How many beats is a dotted crotchet
worth?
(1)
12.8
Write the tonic sol-fa names of the THREE notes in bar 2.
(1)
[12]
QUESTION 13
Answer this question on ANNEXURE A. Use a sharp pencil.
13.1
Write the scale of C major ASCENDING in the treble clef, using
semibreves. Mark the TWO semitones with a slur.
(4)
13.2
Each of the bars (a), (b) and (c) is in 4
4 time, but ONE note is missing at
the end of each bar. Complete each bar by adding ONE note.
(3 x 1) (3)
13.3
Write the following notes as crotchets on the staves provided: (a) G on
the second line, (b) middle C and (c) E in the top space.
(3 x 1) (3)
13.4
Add the correct time signature to EACH of the bars (a), (b) and (c).
(3 x 1) (3)
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QUESTION 14
Read the article below and answer the questions that follow.
THE VOICES OF ATTERIDGEVILLE
Mr Kabelo Masemola is the conductor of the Atteridgeville Youth Choir, a fictional
community choir of 40 teenagers. The choir sings in four voice parts (SATB). Most of their
songs are sung a cappella, without any instruments. “We learn new songs from tonic
sol-fa,” explains Mr Masemola. “Even learners who cannot read staff notation can read the
sol-fa names and sing their part.”
The choir’s favourite song is a traditional piece in which a soloist sings a line and the
whole choir answers. “The audience always joins in with clapping and ululating,” says
Palesa, a 14-year-old alto.
Last year the choir reached the final of a national youth choir competition. Mr Masemola
works with an accompanist who plays the piano during rehearsals, and with a sound
engineer who records the choir. “Singing in a choir teaches teamwork and discipline,” he
says. “It also keeps young people off the streets and builds their confidence.”
[Examiner’s own article. The choir and the people are fictional.]
14.1
What is the role of a conductor?
(1)
14.2
Name the FOUR voice parts in an SATB choir, from the highest to the
lowest.
(2)
14.3
Explain the term a cappella.
(1)
14.4
Why does the choir learn new songs from tonic sol-fa?
(1)
14.5
Identify the singing style in which “a soloist sings a line and the whole
choir answers”.
(1)
14.6
Identify TWO careers in music, other than conductor, that are mentioned
in the article.
(2 x 1) (2)
14.7
Give TWO benefits of singing in a choir for teenagers.
(2 x 1) (2)
[10]
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SECTION D: VISUAL ARTS
QUESTION 15: SHORT QUESTIONS
15.1
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 (15.1.1 to 15.1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 15.1.6 D.
15.1.1
A picture that shows a person’s face and features is a …
A
landscape.
B
portrait.
C
still life.
D
seascape.
(1)
15.1.2
When yellow and blue are mixed, the colour … is made.
A
orange
B
purple
C
green
D
brown
(1)
15.1.3
Lines that go straight up and down are … lines.
A
horizontal
B
diagonal
C
vertical
D
curved
(1)
15.1.4
A useful object that is made by hand, such as a woven basket
or a clay pot, is an example of …
A
graffiti.
B
craft.
C
a mural.
D
a portrait.
(1)
15.1.5
The art of designing and arranging letters (lettering and
typefaces) is called …
A
typography.
B
photography.
C
sculpture.
D
choreography.
(1)
15.2
Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Write
only ‘true’ or ‘false’ next to the question numbers (15.2.1 to 15.2.5) in
the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 15.2.6 True.
15.2.1
Blue, green and purple are warm colours.
(1)
15.2.2
Texture is the way a surface feels, or looks as if it would feel.
(1)
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15.2.3
Objects in the background of a picture are usually drawn bigger
than objects in the foreground.
(1)
15.2.4
A mural is a large artwork that is painted directly onto a wall.
(1)
15.2.5
Graffiti that is sprayed onto a wall without the owner’s permission
is a form of vandalism.
(1)
[10]
QUESTION 16
Choose a description from COLUMN B that matches the colour term in COLUMN A. Write
only the letter (A–F) next to the question numbers (16.1 to 16.5) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 16.6 G.
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
16.1
Primary colours
A
orange, green and purple
16.2
Secondary colours
B
colours that lie next to each other on the colour
wheel, e.g. yellow, yellow-orange and orange
16.3
Tertiary colour
C
red, yellow and blue
16.4
Analogous colours
D
black, white, grey and brown
16.5
Neutral colours
E
a colour made by mixing a primary colour with the
secondary colour next to it, e.g. blue-green
F
colours that lie opposite each other on the colour
wheel, e.g. red and green
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QUESTION 17
Study the drawing below and answer the questions that follow.
[Afternoon in the Village, pen-and-ink drawing. Examiner’s own artwork.]
17.1
Name ONE object in the foreground, ONE object in the middle ground
and ONE object in the background of the drawing.
(3)
17.2
Explain TWO ways in which the artist created the illusion of depth
(distance) in the drawing.
(2 x 1) (2)
17.3
Identify TWO different types of line used in the drawing AND say where
each is found.
(2 x 1) (2)
17.4
Explain how the artist used repetition to create rhythm in the sky.
(2)
17.5
Identify ONE place in the drawing where the artist created texture AND
explain how it was done.
(2)
17.6
Does the drawing have symmetrical or asymmetrical balance? Motivate
your answer.
(2)
17.7
The artist wants to paint this drawing to show a hot summer afternoon.
Name TWO warm colours that he could use AND say where he could use
them.
(2)
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QUESTION 18: DESIGN
Answer this question on ANNEXURE B.
Your Grade 8 class is performing a play about bullying, called SPEAK UP!, in the
school hall. You have been asked to design the POSTER that will advertise the
play.
18.1
Design the poster in the frame provided on ANNEXURE B. Your poster
must:
• show the title SPEAK UP! in large, clear, decorative lettering;
• include a simple image or symbol that shows the message of the
play;
• give the date, time and venue of the performance (you may make
up the date and time);
• have a clear focal point and use the space well;
• use contrasting colours (or contrasting tones of pencil if you have
no colours) and be neat.
Your poster will be assessed according to the following criteria: lettering
(2), image/symbol linked to the message (2), information (1), composition
and focal point (2), colour/contrast and neatness (1).
(8)
18.2
Explain how you created a focal point in your poster, on the lines provided
on ANNEXURE B.
(2)
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QUESTION 19
Read the article below and answer the questions that follow.
COLOUR ON THE WALLS
When Kgothatso Molefe was 15, he was caught spraying his name on the wall of a shop
in Soweto. “The owner was very angry,” he remembers. “Instead of calling the police, he
asked me to come back and paint something beautiful on that wall – with his permission.”
Today Kgothatso is 23 and a well-known mural artist (the person and story are fictional).
He works with brushes, rollers, acrylic paint and spray cans. His murals show township
life, local heroes and messages about issues such as water saving, bullying and HIV
awareness. Before he paints, he talks to the community about what they would like to see,
and he makes a small design on paper first.
“Graffiti tags without permission make a place look dirty and unsafe,” Kgothatso says. “But
a mural that is planned with the community makes people proud of their street.” Many of
his walls are now visited by tourists, and young people from the area help him to paint
them. Some of these young artists now sell their own designs on T-shirts and caps.
[Examiner’s own article. The artist is fictional.]
19.1
Explain the difference between a graffiti tag and a mural.
(2)
19.2
Name TWO materials (media) that Kgothatso uses.
(2 x 1) (2)
19.3
Give TWO ways in which Kgothatso’s murals improve the community.
(2 x 1) (2)
19.4
Do you think graffiti is positive or negative? Motivate your answer.
(2)
19.5
Why does Kgothatso make a small design on paper before he starts to
paint?
(1)
19.6
Name ONE career in the visual arts, other than mural artist.
(1)
[10]
TOTAL SECTION D: 50
GRAND TOTAL (TWO SECTIONS): 100
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ANNEXURE A
NAME:
SECTION C: MUSIC – QUESTION 13 (Detach this page and hand it in with your ANSWER
BOOK.)
13.1 C major scale ascending in the treble clef (semibreves; mark the semitones).
(4)
𝄞
13.2 Complete each bar by adding ONE note.
(3 x 1) (3)
𝄞4
4
(a)
𝄞4
4
(b)
𝄞4
4
(c)
13.3 Write the notes as crotchets.
(3 x 1) (3)
𝄞
(a) G on the second line
𝄞
(b) middle C
𝄞
(c) E in the top space
13.4 Add the correct time signature to each bar.
(3 x 1) (3)
𝄞
(a)
𝄞
(b)
𝄞
(c)
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ANNEXURE B
NAME:
SECTION D: VISUAL ARTS – QUESTION 18 (Detach this page and hand it in with your
ANSWER BOOK.)
18.1 Poster design: SPEAK UP!
(8)
18.2 Explain how you created a focal point.
(2)
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