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CAPS English Grade 11 Past Papers
English Home Language papers test language structures (Paper 1), literature (Paper 2), and writing (Paper 3). Practise each paper separately, then review the marking guidelines so you know how content, structure and language marks are split.
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English Home Language Grade 11 past papers and memos from the Department of Basic Education. The pack on this page: Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018).
Papers in each sitting
- Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018): Paper 1, Paper 2, Paper 3.
How to use these papers
Write one paper in the time your school allows, then mark it with the memo from the same pack. The links below open the DBE file when the catalogue has one, and the session page when it does not. For a walkthrough of the questions you missed, book CAPS English tutoring.
Papers and memos by year
2018 November
English Home Language - Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018). Direct PDF links open the DBE file where available; otherwise the session page lists every subject pack.
- Paper 1Question paper (DBE session)Memo (DBE session)
- Paper 2Question paper (DBE session)Memo (DBE session)
- Paper 3Question paper (DBE session)Memo (DBE session)
Open full Grade 11 Common Papers (2015-2018) pack on education.gov.za
Need help with Grade 11 English?
Practise with past papers, then book a CAPS tutor for guided walkthroughs, exam technique, and a plan for the topics you keep losing marks on.