Afrikaans First Additional Language · Grade 12 CAPS
Language Structures & Conventions
Language Structures & Conventions is one of 9 topics in the Grade 12 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. In the Afrikaans sentence "Die onderwyser merk die opstelle" (The teacher marks the essays), which word or phrase is the "onderwerp" (subject)?
Die onderwyser
Merk
Die opstelle
Onderwyser merk
Answer: Die onderwyser — "Die onderwyser" (the teacher) is the onderwerp because it is the one performing the action of marking.
Medium
2. Identify the sentence type: "Gaan haal nou dadelik jou boek!"
Bevelsin
Stelsin
Vraagsin
Uitroepsin sonder bevel
Answer: Bevelsin — This is a "bevelsin" (command sentence), giving an instruction using the bare verb form "gaan haal", ending with an exclamation mark for emphasis.
Easy
3. What is the Afrikaans term for a "command sentence", such as "Maak die deur toe!" (Close the door!)?
Bevelsin
Stelsin
Vraagsin
Voorwerp
Answer: Bevelsin — A "bevelsin" gives an instruction or order, typically using the bare verb stem, often ending with an exclamation mark.
