Afrikaans First Additional Language · Grade 10 CAPS
Nouns, Articles & Pronouns
Nouns, Articles & Pronouns is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 Afrikaans First Additional Language CAPS syllabus, covered across 3 lessons on Study Vault. Below are real practice questions from this topic with full worked answers.
Sample practice questions
Easy
1. What is the correct Afrikaans plural of "boek" (book)?
Boeke
Boeks
Boekies
Boekers
Answer: Boeke — Most Afrikaans nouns form their plural by adding "-e": "boek" becomes "boeke" (books).
Easy
2. What is the correct Afrikaans plural of "tafel" (table)?
Tafels
Tafele
Tafeltjies
Tafelers
Answer: Tafels — Many Afrikaans nouns form their plural by adding "-s": "tafel" becomes "tafels" (tables).
Medium
3. What is the Afrikaans term for a diminutive form ("verkleiningsvorm") that makes a noun smaller or more affectionate, such as "huisie" from "huis"?
Answer: Verkleiningsvorm — "Verkleiningsvorm" (diminutive form) makes an Afrikaans noun smaller, more affectionate or more casual in tone, built directly into the word using an ending like "-tjie".
