DBE Grade 10 English Past Exam Papers : education.gov.za

Organisation : National Department of Basic Education (DBE)
Exam : Grade 10 Exam
Subject : English (First Additional Language)
Download : Past Exam Papers With Memo
Year : 2016-2018
Country : South Africa
Website : https://www.education.gov.za/Curriculum/NationalSeniorCertificate(NSC)Examinations/Grade10Exams.aspx

DBE Grade 10 English Past Exam Papers

The Grade 10 examination system in South Africa is part of the Further Education and Training (FET) phase. Unlike the Grade 12 National Senior Certificate (NSC), Grade 10 exams are generally managed at the school or provincial level, although they follow national Department of Basic Education (DBE) standards.

DBE Grade 10 English Exam Questions

Section A: Essay
Question 1
** Write an essay of between 150 and 200 words in length (about ONE page) on ONE of the following topics.
** Write down the NUMBER and TITLE of the essay you have chosen, e.g. 1.1 That was my favourite day at school.
** Give your own title if your choice is QUESTION 1.2, 1.7.1 or 1.7.2.
** Spend approximately 50 minutes on this section.

1.1 That was my favourite day at school. [50]
1.2 Write a story that includes the following words: I have never been so disappointed in my life.

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

1.3 For every dark night, there is a brighter day. [50]
1.4 Trees [50]
1.5 If we do not keep up with technology, we risk being left behind. [50]
1.6 ‘I never lose. I either win or learn.’ – Nelson Mandela [50]
1.7 Choose ONE of the pictures on the next page 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.

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 FORMAL LETTER.
** Pay particular attention to format, language and register.
** Spend approximately 40 minutes on this section.

2.1 Formal Letter:
You are uncertain about which career to follow when you complete matric.
Write a letter to your school counsellor seeking his/her advice. [30]

2.2 Dialogue:
You arrived late for one of your classes. Your teacher has asked you to explain why you were late.
Write the dialogue between you and your teacher.

Note: Use the dialogue format. [30]

2.3 Speech:
Your youth group will be hosting a fun day. As the chairperson of the youth group you have been asked to present a speech to promote this event at the local community meeting. Write your speech. [30]

2.4 Book Review:
You have been visiting your local library quite often. The librarian has asked you to write a review of a novel you have just completed reading. Write the review