Postcard (Grade 10 NSC Matric English FAL): Quizzes
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What is the required word count for a postcard in the exam?
What is the required word count for a postcard in the exam?
50-80 words
Where should the message and address be positioned on a postcard?
Where should the message and address be positioned on a postcard?
Message left, address right
Which elements must be included in the message section?
Which elements must be included in the message section?
Date, greeting, message, closing, name
What is a common mistake regarding tense in postcards?
What is a common mistake regarding tense in postcards?
Switching between tenses
What perspective should you write from in a postcard?
What perspective should you write from in a postcard?
First-person (I/we)
What should be included in the address section?
What should be included in the address section?
Name, street, city, postal code
What tone should postcards have?
What tone should postcards have?
Informal and friendly
Are contractions appropriate in postcard writing?
Are contractions appropriate in postcard writing?
Yes, they suit the informal style
Why should postcards use short sentences?
Why should postcards use short sentences?
To match limited space & stay focused
Which are appropriate greetings for starting a postcard?
Which are appropriate greetings for starting a postcard?
'Hi...' or 'Dear...'