Transactional Writing is one of 9 topics in the Grade 8 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. Which writing process step comes FIRST?
Planning
Drafting
Editing
Proofreading
Answer: Planning — Planning comes first: thinking about purpose, audience and main ideas before writing anything.
Easy
2. Which step focuses on writing your first, rough version?
Drafting
Planning
Editing
Presenting
Answer: Drafting — Drafting is writing your first, rough version, focusing on ideas rather than perfection.
Medium
3. Put the five writing process steps in the correct order.
Planning
Drafting
Revision
Editing
Proofreading
Answer: ["Planning","Drafting","Revision","Editing","Proofreading"] — The writing process always follows this order: planning, drafting, revision, editing, then proofreading, before presenting.
