Afrikaans First Additional Language · Grade 11 CAPS
Nouns, Pronouns & Semantics
Nouns, Pronouns & Semantics is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 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 Afrikaans word for a FEMALE teacher, distinguishing gender from "onderwyser" (male teacher)?
Onderwyseres
Onderwysers
Onderwyseresse
Onderwyster
Answer: Onderwyseres — "Onderwyseres" is the Afrikaans term for a female teacher, formed with a gender-specific suffix distinguishing it from the male "onderwyser".
Easy
2. What is the correct Afrikaans plural of "kind" (child), an IRREGULAR plural form?
Kinders
Kinde
Kinds
Kindertjies
Answer: Kinders — "Kind" (child) forms its plural irregularly as "kinders" (children), rather than the regular "-e" or "-s" pattern.
Medium
3. Give the Afrikaans word for "lioness", distinguishing gender from "leeu" (lion).
Answer: Leeuwyfie — "Leeuwyfie" is the Afrikaans word for lioness, distinguishing the female form from "leeu" (lion).
