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SECTION A: READING COMPREHENSION, EDITING AND GRAMMAR
QUESTION 1: READING COMPREHENSION Read the abstract below and
respond to the questions that follow. Digital transformation has become a
crucial driver of business development, reshaping industries and redefining
how companies operate. This review analyzes the trends, challenges, and
opportunities arising from this transformative process. Companies are
increasingly adopting digital technologies such as cloud computing, AI, IoT,
and big data analytics to streamline operations, improve customer
experiences, and drive innovation. Digital transformation has led to a focus on
understanding and meeting customer needs through personalized
experiences and targeted marketing strategies. COVID-19 pandemic
accelerated the adoption of remote work and digital collaboration tools,
leading to new ways of working and collaborating across teams and
organizations. Many organizations struggle with outdated legacy systems and
infrastructure, making it challenging to integrate new digital technologies. As
companies collect and analyze more data, ensuring data privacy and security
has become a major concern. There is a growing demand for professionals
with digital skills, but many organizations face challenges in finding and
retaining talent. SOURCE: Joel, O.S., Oyewole, A.T., Odunaiya, O.G. &
Soyombo, O.T., 2024. The impact of digital transformation on business
development strategies: Trends, challenges, and opportunities analyzed.
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 21(3): 617- 624. 1.1 In
one sentence, summarise the paragraph above. (1 Mark) 1.2 In your own
words, describe the impact of digital transformation on customer experience.
(2 Marks) 1.3 Which words/phrases from the article mean the same as the
following: 1.3.1 Growth 1.3.2 Electronic/computerised 1.3.3 Expired 1.3.4
Structure ENG1512 PoE OCT/NOV/2024 Page | 4 1.3.5 Incorporate (5 Marks)
1.4 Paraphrase the following sentence: There is a growing demand for
professionals with digital skills, but many organizations face challenges in
finding and retaining talent. (2 Marks) QUESTION 2: LANGUAGE EDITING
Language editing is important as it helps to improve the clarity of ideas, flow of
arguments, and accuracy of a topic or subject matter. The following passage
, has grammatical errors. Rewrite the grammatically acceptable version of the
passage. Do NOT change the thematic structures of the passage but improve
it. Your most important source of reference when it comes to vocabulary
building is a dictionary. Most of us already have a dictionary in our pockets in
the form of our mobile phones. you can easily download a Dictionary
Application (app) to your mobile phone w h i c h makes it much more
accessibble practical than a big and heavy hard copy of a dictionary.
Examples of popular dictionary apps are the oxford English dictionary and The
Free Dictionary by Farlex. Alternatively, buy a bocket dictionary and get into
the habit of referring to it regularly for definitions, correct spelling, alternative
meanings, and typical phrases. Some dictionaries also supply a list of
synonyms. A good dictionary will also include a list of synonyms and
antonyms for words, but you can also invest in a separate Reference book
called a thesaurus if you regularly find yourself searching for synonyms or
antonyms. (10 Marks) QUESTION 3: GRAMMAR 3.1 Homophones
Homophones are words that are pronounced the same as other words but
differ in meaning and spelling. Understanding the use of homophones can
broaden your vocabulary and grammar skills. Construct sentences using each
pair of homophones in a single sentence. The sentence should clearly
highlight the difference in meaning between the two words. ENG1512 PoE
OCT/NOV/2024 Page | 5 For example: know and no. Answer: At first, I did not
know how to say no to my friends. 3.1.1 Insure and ensure 3.1.2 Seek and
sick 3.1.3 Phase and face 3.1.4 Mail and Male 3.1.5 Sum and Some (5 Marks)
QUESTION 4: SENTENCE STRUCTURE 4.1 Eligible South African
employees will be able to access a portion of their retirement funds from 1
September 2024, through a newly introduced system known as the ‘Two-Pot
Retirement System’. In 150 words, write a paragraph explaining the
advantages and disadvantages of the Two-Pot system for employees. Provide
examples in your paragraph to strengthen your argument. Demonstrate your
understanding of the sentences below by labelling each sentence in your
response: • Topic sentence (1) • Supporting sentences (3) • Concluding
sentence (1) (5 marks) 4.2 Understanding and using different types of
sentences such as simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex
sentences can improve your writing skills and help you write with clarity and
style. From the types of sentence list below, choose the correct sentence type
and justify your choice For example: Sentence: Rihanna sings a song.
Answer: Simple sentence. The sentence has only one independent clause.
The sentence ‘Rihanna sings a song’ consists of one independent clause with
a subject, verb, and object. ENG1512 PoE OCT/NOV/2024 Page | 6 4.2.1.
Although many policemen entered, the inmates are still doing as they please.
a. Simple b. Compound c. Complex 4.2.2 Zinzi played the guitar so well at
