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ENG1514 SUP EXAM DUE 17 JANUARY 2024
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- ENG1514 (ENG1514)
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- University Of South Africa (Unisa)
ENG1514 SUP EXAM DUE 17 JANUARY 2024 ALL SECTIONS ANSWERED
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, ENG1514 January / February 2024Question 1 – 7x1 Mark = 7 Marks
In the first sentence of paragraph 1, the phrase “the out-of-control wildfire” is a
Noun Phrase
1a) The head noun in the phrase is "wildfire."
1b) "Out-of-control" is an adjective phrase.
1c) The definite article in the phrase is "the."
2a. The verb phrase that is in the past continuous or progressive form in paragraph 4 is "Continue to
water-bomb."
2b. The verb phrase in the past participle form in paragraph 4 is "had been injured."
3) There are 4 sentences in paragraph 5.
4) The word "congested" in paragraph 3 suggests that traffic was at a standstill.
Question 2 – 11x2 Marks = 22 Marks
1). Name two features of human language that can be used to
characterise how the author is able to write about this fire incident. 2 marks
Two features of human language that can be used to characterize how the author is able to write
about this fire incident are descriptive language and narrative structure.
2). What two functions of language are conveyed in this text? 2 marks
The two functions of language conveyed in this text are informativeness and persuasiveness.
3). Write out two nouns in the plural form from the last sentence of paragraph 6. 2 marks
Two nouns in the plural form from the last sentence of paragraph 6 are "caves" and "groups."
In the first sentence of paragraph 1, the phrase “the out-of-control wildfire” is a Noun
Phrase.
4) Identify the two constituent parts of the Noun Phrase. 2 marks
The two constituent parts of the Noun Phrase "the out-of-control wildfire" are "the" and "out-of-
control wildfire".
5a) Write out in full the sentences you identified for your answer to Q1.3. 2 marks
"In the first sentence of paragraph 1, the phrase “the out-of-control wildfire” is a Noun Phrase."
5b) Identify the type of sentences you have written out in full for Q5a above. 2 marks
The type of sentences written out in full for Q5a above are declarative sentences.
6)Explain the use of the word “However” in paragraph 5. 2 marks
The word "However" in paragraph 5 indicates a contrast or contradiction to the previous statement.
It is used to introduce a point that contrasts with or contradicts the preceding statement about
natural fynbos blazes.
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