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When Sasha Lee arrived in Montreal, she had to take the subway to her hotel, before meeting with
some of the elderly at the city’s old age centre. The railway company makes announcements over
the public address system, this is an example of … communication. a. small group b. interpersonal c.
intrapersonal d. external
The statement "The railway company makes announcements over the public address system" is an
example of external communication. This communication is intended for a wide audience, not just
for an individual or a small group (options a and b), and it's not related to an individual's internal
thoughts or reflections (option c).
Millicent is hoping to enrol for a BA at a university, but first, she has to complete an Access Course.
Part of this course involves essay writing. Millicent is looking at her first topic right now: South Africa
is a violent society. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay in support of your opinion. Help
Millicent select an appropriate thesis statement (thesis statement’ – a statement of strong belief,
backed up by logical building blocks which we call ‘premises’) for her argumentative essay, by
choosing the most appropriate option below.
a. Irregardless of whether you were rich or poor, you cannot avoid becoming a victim of crime
b. Violence in South Africa has become endemic
,c. South Africa’s poor standard of infrastructure is also a major concern.
d. The police are even involved in crime, helping criminals to escape from jail and illegally selling the
firearms they receive from convicted criminals.
The most appropriate thesis statement for an argumentative essay on the topic "South Africa is a
violent society" is option b:
"Violence in South Africa has become endemic."
This statement directly addresses the topic of whether South Africa is a violent society, and it
provides a clear stance that can be supported with evidence and logical premises throughout the
essay.
Which of the options listed below is NOT an example of how noise might lead to the confusion of
elderly passengers at a large railway station?
a. Elderly passengers who cannot read signs or timetables may battle to navigate a big station.
b. Elderly passengers could find the trains too expensive to use on a daily basis.
c. The crowded urban environment could unnerve older or first-time passengers, and, therefore,
inhibit their ability to read signs or hear announcements.
d. Noisy trains could prevent elderly passengers from hearing announcements.
Option b ("Elderly passengers could find the trains too expensive to use on a daily basis.") is NOT an
example of how noise might lead to the confusion of elderly passengers at a large railway station.
This option discusses the cost of using trains, which is a different issue unrelated to noise and
confusion caused by noise in a railway station environment. The other options (a, c, and d) all
directly relate to how noise can affect the elderly passengers' ability to navigate or understand
information in a busy railway station.
The gangly young auditor trembles behind an unreliable lectern. His hands shake, and pages fall to
the floor. He scrambles after the pages and then reassembles them in the wrong order. There is an
excruciating pause before his strangled voice stumbles through a distorted public address system.
The audience experiences discomfort. Ten minutes feel like a lifetime. The auditor plods off to the
sound of weak applause, secretly vowing never to do this again. Which aspect of communication is
highlighted in the scenario?
a. Internal communication
b. Internal and public communication
c. Oral presentation and intrapersonal communication
, d. Downward communication
The scenario highlights aspects of oral presentation and public communication, so the most
appropriate choice would be:
c. Oral presentation and intrapersonal communication
It involves the auditor's struggle with speaking in public and the audience's discomfort, which are
elements of oral presentation and public communication. Intrapersonal communication may also be
relevant as it touches upon the internal thoughts and feelings of the auditor during this experience.
Millicent is hoping to enrol for a BA at a university, but first, she has to complete an Access Course.
Part of this course involves essay writing. Millicent is looking at her first topic right now: South Africa
is a violent society. Do you agree or disagree? Write an essay in support of your opinion. Millicent is
worried that she might lose marks if she supports an opinion that her lecturer does not share. She
hits on a plan. She will write in support of both sides of the argument. This is what she writes: South
Africa is not a violent society. It is a peaceful society with a constitution based on democratic
principles. It is a society with a Bill of Rights which protects individuals from abuse. South Africa is a
violent society because of crime. There is a strongly developed culture of gangsterism. There is also a
high level of domestic violence and child abuse. Many of these crimes are committed with violence.
She looks over her work with satisfaction. She is sure that she has covered all her bases. What would
you say to Millicent if you were her peer counsellor? Choose the option that best describes the most
constructive feedback that you should provide to Millicent
a. Disagree with the topic to show that you are an assertive debater!
b. Your lecturer has asked you directly: ‘Do you agree or disagree?’ If you do not come out clearly
with an opinion, you will not have answered the question.
c. Well done! You are on the right track
d. Try to make your lecturer happy and agree with the topic
The most constructive feedback for Millicent would be:
b. Your lecturer has asked you directly: ‘Do you agree or disagree?’ If you do not come out clearly
with an opinion, you will not have answered the question.
This feedback helps Millicent understand the importance of taking a clear stance on the topic as
requested by the assignment prompt. It encourages her to express her own viewpoint rather than
attempting to cover both sides without a clear position.
Choose the sentence that is grammatically correct from the options provided below.
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