Transactional Writing is one of 9 topics in the Grade 10 English Home 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 closing is appropriate for a FRIENDLY letter?
Lots of love,
Yours faithfully,
Yours sincerely,
Kind regards, Manager
Answer: Lots of love, — A friendly letter uses a warm, informal closing such as "Lots of love," followed by the writer's first name only.
Easy
2. Which closing is used for a formal letter when the recipient's name is UNKNOWN (e.g. "Dear Sir/Madam,")?
Yours faithfully,
Yours sincerely,
Lots of love,
Take care,
Answer: Yours faithfully, — "Yours faithfully," is used when the recipient's name is unknown; "Yours sincerely," is used when the recipient's name is known.
Medium
3. Where is the sender's address placed in a formal letter?
Answer: Top right — A formal letter places the sender's address in the top right, with the recipient's name and address below it on the left.
