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This page has every English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 paper we have, from 2011 to 2025: 22 question papers and 21 memos in 92 PDFs. The papers were set by the national DBE. Files are in English. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 papers by year

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2025November318
2024November312
2023November311
2022November313
2021November313
2020November312
2018November312
2011November11
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English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 2025 question papers and memos

November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 14 pages · 5 questions

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What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXT A and TEXT B below and answer the questions set.
  2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsTEXT C highlights the excitement generated by sporting event. Ss ummarise, in your
  3. Q3 Analysing AdvertisingStudy the advertisements (TEXT D and TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the MediaStudy the cartoon (TEXT F) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT G, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 28 pages · 15 questions

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What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionDorian Gray is too morally weak to stop his nature from changing. 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionPi's unusual approach to life becomes his greatest strength. 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionVarious characters in Hamlet use deception and disguise to achieve their goals. 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionDeception and disguise are central to shaping the actions of the characters in Othello. 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionMany of the villagers in Salem use deception and disguise to achieve their goals. 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
  2. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2025 Paper 3 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2025 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 3 questions

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What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 Question 1 50 marks
  2. Q2 Question 2 30 marks
  3. Q3 Question 3 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:
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English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 2024 question papers and memos

November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions. Nov
  2. Q2 Many people do not have time to exercise due to a busy lifestyle. However, people can
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonRead the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 29 pages · 15 questions

What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the extract from the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionThe portrait of Dorian Gray is equally a blessing and a curse in Dorian's life. 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionLife of Pi illustrates how Pi's experiences at sea are equally a blessing and a curse to 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionIn Hamlet, the role of women contributes to the attitude and actions of the main 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionIn Othello, Desdemona and Emilia's innocence and naivety contribute to their fate. 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionIn The Crucible, the role of the women in Salem contributes to the outcome of the play. 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
  2. Do not attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2024 Paper 3 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2024 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a longer transactional text. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 2023 question papers and memos

November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXTS A and B below and answer the questions set.
  2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsTEXT C discusses the benefits of silence. Summarise, in your own words, how
  3. Q3 Analysing AdvertisingStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the MediaStudy the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT F, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 25 pages · 15 questions

What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionDorian Gray's refusal to face reality leads to his moral decline. 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionPi must rely on faith in all its forms to overcome the ordeal he experiences. 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionMany of the characters in Hamlet are totally dishonourable and cannot be redeemed. 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionMany of the characters in Othello are totally dishonourable and cannot be redeemed. 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow.
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionMany of the characters in The Crucible are totally dishonourable and cannot be 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
  2. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2023 Paper 3 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2023 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 7 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:
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November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
  2. Q2 A holiday job has several benefits. It is important to know what to consider when
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonRead the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 27 pages · 15 questions

What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionThe Picture of Dorian Gray highlights that living without boundaries is dangerous to 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionThe unpleasant experiences endured by Pi throughout his life are valuable to him. 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionIn Hamlet, the relationships between children and their parents influence the outcome 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionIn Othello, the relationships between husbands and their wives influence the outcome 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionIn The Crucible, the relationships between family members influence the outcome of 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
  2. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2022 Paper 3 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2022 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 8 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 2021 question papers and memos

November 2021 Paper 1 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Read BOTH TEXT A and TEXT B and answer the set questions.
  2. Q2 There are many aspects that one should consider when writing a professional email.
  3. Q3 Analysing An AdvertisementStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Analysing A CartoonRead the cartoon (TEXT E) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Language and Editing Skills5.1 Read the passage (TEXT F) below, which has some deliberate errors, and 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2021 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 h 30 min · 26 pages · 6 questions

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Cry, the Beloved CountryRead the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
  2. Q2 Read the extracts from the novel below and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
  3. Q3 MacbethRead the extracts from the play below and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
  4. Q4 Read the extracts from the play below and answer the questions set on each. 35 marks
  5. Q5 Read the extracts from the TWO short stories below and answer the questions set on
  6. Q6 6.1 Read the poem carefully and then answer the questions which follow. 35 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Read these instructions carefully before you begin to answer the questions.
  2. Do not attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the table of contents on page 4 and mark the numbers of the questions set on texts you have studied this year. Thereafter, read these questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  3. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2021 Paper 3 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2021 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 6 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of TWO sections:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 2020 question papers and memos

November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXT A and TEXT B below and answer the questions set.
  2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsTEXT C provides insight into the importance of verbal communication in the field of 10 marks
  3. Q3 Analysing AdvertisingStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the MediaStudy TEXT E and answer the set questions. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT F, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the set questions. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 27 pages · 15 questions

What is in this paper (15 questions)
  1. Q1 Essay QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the question that follows. 10 marks
  2. Q2 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  3. Q3 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Contextual QuestionRead the poem below and then answer the questions that follow. 10 marks
  6. Q6 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Essay QuestionDespite moments of self-awareness, Dorian Gray continues to live a life of hedonism. 25 marks
  7. Q7 The Picture of Dorian Gray – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  8. Q8 Life of Pi – Essay QuestionThe novel explores how Pi's self-awareness is strengthened by adversity. 25 marks
  9. Q9 Life of Pi – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  10. Q10 Hamlet – Essay QuestionLoyalty to others and allegiance to King and country are central to the play. 25 marks
  11. Q11 Hamlet – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  12. Q12 Othello – Essay QuestionIn the play, misplaced trust has far-reaching consequences. 25 marks
  13. Q13 Othello – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks
  14. Q14 The Crucible – Essay QuestionHypocrisy is at the heart of the troubles that occur in Salem. 25 marks
  15. Q15 The Crucible – Contextual QuestionRead the extracts below and then answer the questions that follow. 25 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the TABLE OF CONTENTS on the next page and mark the numbers of the questions set on the texts you have studied this year. Read these questions carefully and answer as per the instructions.
  2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

November 2020 Paper 3 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2020 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper

100 marks · 2 h 30 min · 6 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1  Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2  Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3  Choose ONE of the following topics and write a shorter transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE SECTIONS:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 2018 question papers and memos

November 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 1 (National DBE) question paper

80 marks · 2 hours · 13 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Reading for Meaning and UnderstandingRead TEXTS A and B below and answer the questions set.
  2. Q2 Summarising in Your Own WordsTEXT C provides insight i ntwohy young peoplare ie nterested in comics an d
  3. Q3 Analysing AdvertisingStudy the advertisement (TEXT D) below and answer the questions set. 10 marks
  4. Q4 Understanding Other Aspects of the MediaStudy TEXT F below and answer the questions set. 10 marks
  5. Q5 Using Language CorrectlyRead TEXT G, which contains some deliberate errors, and answer the questions set. 10 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE sections:

November 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 25 pages · 6 questions

What is in this paper (6 questions)
  1. Q1 Cry, the Beloved CountryRead the extracts from the novel below and answeres ttionshe q setu on eac h . 35 marks
  2. Q2 Read the extracts from the novbelel ow and answer the questions set on eac. h 35 marks
  3. Q3 MacbethRead the extracts from the play below and answer the questions s et on each. 35 marks
  4. Q4 Read the extracts from the play beland ansow wer the questi onsset on eac h . 35 marks
  5. Q5 Read the extracts from the TWO short stories belowan d answer the questions set on
  6. Q6 6.1 Read the poem carefully and tanswhen er the questions which follow . 35 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult tThe ABLE OF CONTENTS on the next page and mark the numbers of the questions set on the texts you have studied this year. Read these ques ctiaornsefully and answer as per the instructions.
  2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections:

November 2018 Paper 3 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2018 Paper 3 (National DBE) question paper

100 marks · 2 h 30 min · 6 pages · 3 questions

What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q1 • Write an essay of between 250 and 300 words in length on ONE of the following 50 marks
  2. Q2 • Respond to ONE of the following longer transactional writing texts. 30 marks
  3. Q3 • Choose ONE of the following topics and write a short transactional text. 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. This question paper consists of THREE SECTIONS:

English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 2011 question papers and memos

November 2011 Paper 2 (National DBE)

English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2011 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper, first page of questions
English HL FAL Grade 12 November 2011 Paper 2 (National DBE) question paper

70 marks · 2 hours · 40 pages · 3 questions

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What is in this paper (3 questions)
  1. Q13 Read the following poem and answer the set questions.
  2. Q14 Read the following poem and answer the set questions.
  3. Q15 Read the following poem and answer the set questions.

Instructions to candidates

  1. Do NOT attempt to read the entire question paper. Consult the Table of Contents on the next page and mark the numbers of the questions set on the texts you have studied this year. Read those questions and choose the ones you wish to answer.
  2. This question paper consists of FOUR sections: SECTION Novel (35) A: SECTION B: Drama (35) SECTION C: Short Stories (35) SECTION D: Poetry (35)
  3. Answer questions from TWO sections as follows:

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Papers from 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2018, 2011. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 paper 1?

Paper 1 is usually out of 70 marks and you get 2 hours to write it.

How many marks is the English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 paper 2?

Paper 2 is usually out of 80 marks and you get 2 h 30 min to write it.

How many marks is the English HL FAL Grade 12 Term 4 paper 3?

Paper 3 is usually out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.

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