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Key Facts: NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Exam

6108

NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language syllabus code

NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal Syllabus

2h30

Paper 1 Lees en skryf duration

NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal scheme of assessment

70/40/30

Paper 1 / Paper 2 / Paper 3 raw marks

NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal Syllabus

60/20/20

Paper weighting (%) for Reading & Writing / Listening / Speaking

NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal Syllabus

A*–F

Grade scale (A* highest; F lowest)

NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal Syllabus

100

Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation)

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NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 is examined by DNEA through Paper 1 Lees en skryf (70 marks, 60%), Paper 2 Luister (40 marks, 20%), and Paper 3 Praat (30 marks, 20%), with grades A*–F. This page’s 100 free questions are an English-language MCQ study adaptation with optional Afrikaans language items and English explanations for grammar, reading strategies, writing conventions, and vocabulary — not an official past paper and not a listening/speaking simulator.

Sample NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Practice Questions

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1A Windhoek newspaper article states: 'Na maande van droogte het die boere die eerste reënwolke oor die Khomas-hoogland sien saampak.' What is the main idea?
A.Farmers prefer highland farms to coastal farms.
B.Rain is finally approaching after a long dry period.
C.The Khomas Highlands never receive rainfall.
D.Newspapers should avoid weather stories.
Explanation: The contrast between months of drought and gathering rain clouds shows that rain is approaching after a long dry spell.
2In an NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language reading task, the instruction word 'lei af' (infer) most nearly means you should:
A.copy a sentence word for word from the text
B.work out an unstated meaning using evidence in the text
C.list every proper noun in the passage
D.rewrite the whole passage as a poem
Explanation: NIED reading objectives require learners to understand what is implied but not written. Inferring means using stated clues to understand something not explicit.
3A Swakopmund brochure says a museum opens 'daagliks behalwe Maandae van 09:00 tot 17:00'. A tourist arrives at 10:00 on a Tuesday. According to the brochure, the museum is:
A.closed because Tuesday is not mentioned
B.open during the stated weekday hours
C.open only after 17:00
D.closed all day on Tuesdays
Explanation: Tuesday is not Monday, so the exception does not apply. Arrival at 10:00 falls inside 09:00–17:00.
4Which reading strategy best helps when an Afrikaans paragraph suddenly becomes confusing?
A.Skip the rest of the exam without returning
B.Reread the difficult part and use context clues around unknown words
C.Change every adjective into its opposite
D.Ignore the paragraph because Task 4 is multiple choice
Explanation: Comprehension-monitoring strategies such as rereading and using context clues restore understanding.
5A writer describes Lüderitz as 'songebleik, soutgebyt, en hardnekkig vrolik'. The tone is best described as:
A.hostile and sarcastic
B.affectionate and vivid
C.neutral and scientific
D.fearful and gloomy
Explanation: Concrete sensory details plus 'hardnekkig vrolik' show warm, vivid affection rather than hostility or fear.
6In Paper 1 Task 1, answers should usually be:
A.long essays of 200–250 words
B.short one-word or short-phrase responses
C.spoken answers recorded on CD
D.drawings of the text layout
Explanation: NIED specifies Task 1 open questions with short (one word/phrase) answers based on a 450–550 word text.
7A notice reads: 'Moet asseblief nie hier rook nie.' The writer's purpose is mainly to:
A.entertain with a joke
B.give an instruction / prohibition
C.narrate a childhood memory
D.compare two tourist towns
Explanation: The imperative with 'moet ... nie' issues a clear prohibition — a functional instruction.
8In the sentence 'Die bus vertrek om 06:30 vanaf Katutura na die middestad', which detail answers WHEN?
A.Katutura
B.06:30
C.middestad
D.bus
Explanation: 06:30 is the departure time — the 'when' detail.
9Which connective best signals contrast in Afrikaans?
A.daarom
B.egter
C.byvoorbeeld
D.eerstens
Explanation: 'Egter' means 'however' and marks contrast. 'Daarom' shows result; 'byvoorbeeld' gives an example; 'eerstens' sequences points.
10A blog says: 'Ek was eers skepties, maar die namiddagklas het my Afrikaans-selfvertroue gebou.' The writer's attitude toward the class is:
A.dismissive from start to finish
B.initially doubtful, then positive
C.angry about the timetable
D.uninterested in language learning
Explanation: 'Eers skepties' plus the later benefit shows a shift from doubt to a positive evaluation.

About the NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Exam

NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language (6108) is Namibia’s Ordinary Level senior secondary Afrikaans SL qualification for Grades 10–11. The NIED Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus integrates listening, speaking, reading, writing, and taalgebruik. Official assessment is Paper 1 Lees en skryf, Paper 2 Luister (recorded), and Paper 3 Praat, with grades A*–F.

Assessment

Paper 1 Lees en skryf (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%): Tasks 1–4 reading (open questions, multiple matching, note-taking, 4-option MCQ) and Tasks 5–6 writing (guided ~100–150 words; extended ~200–250 words). Paper 2 Luister (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%, recorded CD). Paper 3 Praat (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%).

Time Limit

Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 2: approximately 50 minutes; Paper 3: about 10–15 minutes

Passing Score

Grades A*–F (A* highest; F lowest), per the NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus

Exam Fee

A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees. (Directorate of National Examinations and Assessment (DNEA), Namibia)

NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Exam Content Outline

30%

Reading Skills & Strategies

Instruction words, gist/detail, inference, tone, functional texts, note-taking, summary, graphics, and comprehension-monitoring strategies.

30%

Writing Conventions & Text Types

Guided and extended writing formats, audience/register, paragraphing, punctuation, commonly confused words, and revision.

Core

Grammar & Language Usage

Plurals, diminutives, pronouns, tenses, separable verbs, voice, negation, word order, reported speech, and related structures.

Embedded

Vocabulary & Figurative Language

Context meaning, synonyms/antonyms, idioms, simile/metaphor, euphemism, collocations, and precise word choice.

How to Pass the NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Grades A*–F (A* highest; F lowest), per the NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus
  • Assessment: Paper 1 Lees en skryf (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%): Tasks 1–4 reading (open questions, multiple matching, note-taking, 4-option MCQ) and Tasks 5–6 writing (guided ~100–150 words; extended ~200–250 words). Paper 2 Luister (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%, recorded CD). Paper 3 Praat (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%).
  • Time limit: Paper 1: 2 hours 30 minutes; Paper 2: approximately 50 minutes; Paper 3: about 10–15 minutes
  • Exam fee: A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular; confirm with DNEA or your examination centre. Do not use NAMCOL tuition fees as DNEA exam fees.

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NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Work from the official NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus PDF — examiners mark to the assessment objectives and paper tasks listed there.
2For Paper 1 reading, practise locating information precisely and avoid unselective long lifting when own-words answers are required.
3For Task 5 guided writing, cover every bullet and match the stated format, purpose, and audience within about 100–150 words.
4For Task 6, choose one topic and write a coherent 200–250 word narrative, descriptive, or argumentative/discursive piece with clear paragraphing.
5Limit English intrusion in Afrikaans writing — examiner reports for 6108 often flag excessive English words and weak taalversorging.
6Practise listening and speaking with school recordings and oral rehearsal; this MCQ bank does not replace Papers 2 and 3.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language 6108?

NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language (syllabus code 6108), also called Afrikaans Tweede Taal, is Namibia’s Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level Afrikaans SL qualification for Grades 10–11, with learning content published by NIED and national examinations administered by DNEA.

How is NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language assessed?

Candidates take Paper 1 Lees en skryf (2 hours 30 minutes, 70 marks, 60%), Paper 2 Luister (~50 minutes, 40 marks, 20%), and Paper 3 Praat (10–15 minutes, 30 marks, 20%). Speaking is counted in the award.

What grades are awarded for NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language?

Learners who follow the curriculum are eligible for grades A*–F (A* highest, F lowest), according to the NIED NSSCO Afrikaans Tweede Taal syllabus scheme of assessment.

How much does the NSSCO Afrikaans Second Language exam cost?

A public DNEA per-subject national examination fee schedule was not confirmed from an official DNEA circular at the time of writing. Confirm fees with DNEA or your centre, and do not use NAMCOL tuition amounts as the national exam fee.

Are these official DNEA examination questions?

No. Official assessment is delivered in Afrikaans and includes mixed reading/writing tasks, a recorded listening paper, and a speaking test. This bank is an original English-language MCQ study adaptation with optional Afrikaans language items and English explanations for grammar, reading strategies, writing conventions, and vocabulary only — not a listening or speaking simulator.

What topics does the 6108 syllabus cover?

Integrated listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills plus taalgebruik (nouns, pronouns, adjectives, articles, verbs, word order, negation, idioms, figurative language, and text types such as letters, reports, articles, and essays).