Transactional Writing is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 English 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. Where is the sender's address placed in a friendly letter?
Top right corner
Bottom left corner
Centre of the page
It is never included
Answer: Top right corner — A friendly letter opens with the sender's address in the top right corner, followed by the date below it.
Easy
2. Which closing is appropriate for a FRIENDLY (informal) letter?
Lots of love,
Yours faithfully,
Yours sincerely,
Kind regards, [Full Name and Title]
Answer: Lots of love, — "Lots of love," (or a similar warm, informal closing) suits a friendly letter written to someone the writer knows personally.
Medium
3. In dialogue writing, what should happen every time the speaker changes?
Answer: A new line or paragraph should start — A new paragraph or line should start every time the speaker changes, so a reader can follow who is speaking without confusion.
