English FAL Grade 9 P2 November Mock 2026 Question Paper

Mock hlayiso mock exams Practice Series: Grade 9 Exam Preparation WWW.HLAYISO.COM SENIOR PHASE END-OF-YEAR EXAMINATION GRADE 9 ENGLISH FIRST ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE P2 NOVEMBER 2026 (MOCK) MARKS: 45 TIME: 1½ hours This question paper consists of 5 pages. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P2 2 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 Senior Phase Mock INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. This question paper consists of TWO sections: SECTION A: Essay (30) SECTION B: Shorter transactional text (15) 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. Show all the stages of the writing process: planning (e.g. a mind map, a flow chart or key words), writing a first draft, proofreading and editing, and writing the final version. 6. All planning must be clearly indicated as such. It is advisable to draw a line through all planning. 7. You are advised to spend approximately: • 60 minutes on SECTION A • 30 minutes on SECTION B 8. Pay attention to spelling, vocabulary, punctuation and sentence construction. 9. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 10. Write down the title/heading of your response in each section. Do NOT include the title/heading in your word count. 11. Count your words and write the number of words used at the end of each piece of writing. 12. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P2 3 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 Senior Phase Mock SECTION A: ESSAY QUESTION 1 • Write an essay of between 160 and 200 words on ONE of the following topics. • Correctly write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen, for example 1.1 The day the lights went out. • Give your OWN title if you choose QUESTION 1.5.1 or QUESTION 1.5.2. • Your essay must have an introduction, a body (paragraphs) and a conclusion. • Spend approximately 60 minutes on this section. 1.1 The day the lights went out [30] OR 1.2 Describe a person who always makes you smile. [30] OR 1.3 Every teenager should help with chores at home. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Give reasons for your point of view. [30] OR 1.4 My hopes and dreams for Grade 10 and beyond [30] OR (QUESTION 1.5 is on the next page.) Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P2 4 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 Senior Phase Mock 1.5 Choose ONE of the following (either the picture OR the saying) and write an essay on whatever it brings to mind. Write the question number (1.5.1 or 1.5.2) and give your essay a suitable title. NOTE: There must be a clear link between your essay and the picture or saying you have chosen. 1.5.1 [30] ? ? [Examiner’s own drawing] OR 1.5.2 [30] Umuntu ngumuntu ngabantu. A person is a person through other people. (an isiZulu proverb) TOTAL SECTION A: 30 Copyright reserved Please turn over

English First Additional Language/P2 5 Hlayiso/Mock 2026 Senior Phase Mock SECTION B: SHORTER TRANSACTIONAL TEXT QUESTION 2 • Choose ONE of the following transactional texts. • Your writing must be between 100 and 120 words in length. • Write down the NUMBER and the HEADING of the text you have chosen, for example 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER. • Pay particular attention to format, language, register and audience. • Spend approximately 30 minutes on this section. 2.1 FRIENDLY LETTER Your friend, who moved to another town at the beginning of the year, has written to tell you that he/she has been chosen to represent his/her district in athletics. Write a letter to your friend in which you congratulate him/her and share some of your own news from school. [15] OR 2.2 DIALOGUE Your younger brother/sister wants to leave the school soccer/netball team because the team lost an important match and some people laughed at him/her. Write the dialogue between you and your brother/sister in which you encourage him/her not to give up. NOTE: Use the correct dialogue format. [15] OR 2.3 DIARY ENTRIES You were chosen to give a short speech in front of the whole school at assembly. Write TWO diary entries: the first on the evening BEFORE the speech, describing how you felt while you prepared, and the second on the evening AFTER the speech, describing what happened and how you feel now. NOTE: Use the correct diary format and write in the first person. The word count is for BOTH entries together. [15] OR 2.4 POSTER The Grade 9 learners at your school are holding a car wash on a Saturday to raise money for their end-of-year outing. Design a poster to advertise the car wash to the school and the community. Include all the necessary information (e.g. what, when, where, prices and why the money is being raised). NOTE: The poster must be 60–80 words. Drawings earn no marks. [15] TOTAL SECTION B: 15 GRAND TOTAL: 45 Copyright reserved