Transactional Writing is one of 9 topics in the Grade 11 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. What is the document listing, in order, the topics to be discussed at an upcoming meeting called?
An agenda
Minutes
A covering letter
A CV
Answer: An agenda — An agenda lists, in order, the topics to be discussed at an upcoming meeting, allowing attendees to prepare beforehand.
Easy
2. What is the official written record of what was discussed and decided during a meeting called?
Minutes
An agenda
An invitation
A flyer
Answer: Minutes — Minutes are the official written record of what was discussed and decided, written in the past tense and reported speech.
Medium
3. Name the person who leads and controls a formal meeting, introducing each item and managing discussion.
Answer: The chair (or chairperson) — The chair (or chairperson) is the person who leads and controls the meeting, introducing each item and managing discussion.
