ENG1502 Assessment 01 Solutions 2026
Opens: 02 March 2026
Due date: 16 April 2026
Compulsory: Yes
Instructions:
Before attempting this assignment, please ensure that you have carefully studied
your prescribed textbook, Introducing English Language by Mullany et al., as well
as Units 1 and 2 of the Tutorial letter 501.
, QUESTION 1
1.1 FALSE
Language as a system of rules does not mean that one set of rules applies to all
languages. Each language has its own grammatical, phonological and orthographic
rules. In addition, orthography (spelling conventions) forms part of a language system
because it governs how words are written.
1.2 FALSE
The study of the physiological qualities of speech sounds is known as phonetics, not
phonology. Phonetics focuses on how sounds are physically produced and articulated,
while phonology studies how sounds function within a particular language system.
1.3 FALSE
To understand that the word blackboard is made up of two smaller words (black and
board), one needs knowledge of morphology, not syntax. Morphology studies the
structure and formation of words, while syntax deals with sentence structure.
1.4 FALSE
Pragmatics does not refer to the actual or literal meaning of words. It refers to how
meaning is shaped by context, speaker intention and social situation. It examines how
people interpret meaning beyond the literal definition of words.
1.5 TRUE
Multilingualism and multiculturalism in South Africa have led to more than one English
variety. For example, South African English includes different varieties such as Black
South African English, White South African English and Indian South African English.
These varieties reflect cultural and linguistic influences from different communities.
Opens: 02 March 2026
Due date: 16 April 2026
Compulsory: Yes
Instructions:
Before attempting this assignment, please ensure that you have carefully studied
your prescribed textbook, Introducing English Language by Mullany et al., as well
as Units 1 and 2 of the Tutorial letter 501.
, QUESTION 1
1.1 FALSE
Language as a system of rules does not mean that one set of rules applies to all
languages. Each language has its own grammatical, phonological and orthographic
rules. In addition, orthography (spelling conventions) forms part of a language system
because it governs how words are written.
1.2 FALSE
The study of the physiological qualities of speech sounds is known as phonetics, not
phonology. Phonetics focuses on how sounds are physically produced and articulated,
while phonology studies how sounds function within a particular language system.
1.3 FALSE
To understand that the word blackboard is made up of two smaller words (black and
board), one needs knowledge of morphology, not syntax. Morphology studies the
structure and formation of words, while syntax deals with sentence structure.
1.4 FALSE
Pragmatics does not refer to the actual or literal meaning of words. It refers to how
meaning is shaped by context, speaker intention and social situation. It examines how
people interpret meaning beyond the literal definition of words.
1.5 TRUE
Multilingualism and multiculturalism in South Africa have led to more than one English
variety. For example, South African English includes different varieties such as Black
South African English, White South African English and Indian South African English.
These varieties reflect cultural and linguistic influences from different communities.
