This page includes IsiXhosa SAL Grade 12 past papers and memos.
IsiXhosa SAL Grade 12 exam paper is divided into Paper 1, Paper 2, and Paper 3. Unlike the IsiXhosa HL, this is the easiest IsiXhosa matric paper you will ever write.
Have a look at the question paper structure of each paper below:
Paper 1 Exam Question Paper Structure
| Isandelo (Section) | Focus and Marks |
| ICANDELO A | Focus: Uvavanyo lokuqonda (Comprehension) Marks: 30 marks |
| ICANDELO B | Focus: Isishwankathelo (Summary) Marks: 10 marks |
| ICANDELO C | Focus: Izakhi nemigaqo yokusetyenziswa kolwimi (Language structures and conventions) Marks: 40 marks |
Paper 2 Exam Question Paper Structure
| Isandelo (Section) | Focus and Marks |
| ICANDELO A | Focus: Idrama (Drama) Marks: 40 marks |
| ICANDELO B | Focus: Inoveli (Novel) Marks: 40 marks |
Paper 3 Exam Question Paper Structure
| Isandelo (Section) | Focus and Marks |
| ICANDELO A | Focus: Isincoko (Essay) Marks: 40 marks |
| ICANDELO B | Focus: Umhlathi omde (Longer Transactional Text) Marks: 20 marks |
| ICANDELO C | Focus: Umhlathi omfutshane (Shorter Transactional Text) Marks: 20 marks |
IsiXhosa SAL Grade 12 Papers
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2020
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