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NAME

: VUTIVI FINNOLIA

SURNAME

: MASHIMBYE

STUDENT NO

: 61609676

MODULE : APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION PHASE CODE

: ENG1514

UNIQUE NO

: 874208

ASSIGNMENT NO

:1

DATE

: 02 APRIL 2019

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PART 1 1. The language function a) b) c) d) e)

The aesthetic function The phatic function The expressive function The informational function The directive function

2. List 3 different kind of pronounce and provide example i)

Personal pronouns (often twinned with possessive adjective) They refer to people or things Examples  I do my work  You do your work

ii) Reflective pronounce They reflect back to the noun or the pronoun They usually end in self or selves Examples  Mary sees herself in the mirror  Jack cut himself with razor

iii) Demonstrative pronouns They point out a specific person or things They are indicated by the word this, that, these or those Examples  This is not the way we do things  That parcel has to go 3. Difference between a phrase and a clause 

Phrase is a group of words without a finite verb? A phrase is sensibly arranged within the sentence and conveys a single idea

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A clause is a group of words containing finite verb A clause is sensibly arrange within a sentence

4. Phonemic awareness is the understanding that word are made up of sound and the ability to hear, recognise and manipulate the individual sound that makes up of word

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5. a) That means there is no predictable relationship between symbol and what they represent Arbitrary something that is determined by judgement and not for any specific or rule Symbolic is something that has a greater meaning because of what is represent b) These features are connected based with language of speech, sound and alphabet and gestures c) It means that language is an accordance with the convention that deals

6. a) Meaning used to define parts of speech based on their meaning Form refer to the structure of a particular word in language is closely connected to inflectional morphology Function used to the role of grammatical units play within a sentence structure 

Word class are parts of speech and they are building blocks that form every sentence over uttered and categorized by the role they play in sentences

b) Noun is a naming word or used to name things Verb is a doing or an action in word Adjective qualify or describe nouns and pronouns .they add interest and colour to sentences by giving more information

7. a) Formal language is a set of words over that alphabet sometimes the sets of words are grouped into expressions and contain may be formulated for the creation. this language does not include slang or colloquialisms 

Standard English is a variety found in grammar and academic books it is used as the norm in english speaking countries

b) Because in assessment they play an important role by measuring students goals and track the progress toward formal and standard English

c) Yes because they determine strength and weakness of formal sector

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PART 2

1 a) Present tense More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans each year b) Past tense Countries including Rwanda and Kenya were lauded for their sustainability c) Future tense Guterres believes that worldwide collaboration will help to create a more suitable environment for all living species d) Present progressive tense Countries around the world are making an effort to combat plastic plastics pollution e) Present perfect tense There has been an increase in reports of plastics pollution killing animals and damaging the environment 2. a) Because the use of tense helps to make the sentence end well and well heard b) To show the reader that this process is on-going process and continuous nature of action c) The use of tense in this sentence is used to express a past event that has present Consequences 3. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h)

Adverbial phrase of time Adverb phrase Preposition phrase Noun phrase Adverb phrase Preposition phrase Adverb phrase Adjective phrase

a) b) c) d)

Dependent Independent Dependent Independent

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5. a) b) c) d) e)

SOC AOCS POCA OCA AOSP

REFERENCES 1. Applied english language for foundation phase first additional language Tutorial letter 501/0/2019 Eng1514 2. Bailey, S (2015) Academic writing: A handbook for international students 3. Beryl Lytrin and Marcelle pincus 9th edition (October 2013) English handbook and study guide

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