ENG1514 Assignment 2 2026

ENG1514
ASSIGNMENT 2 2026

UNIQUE NO.
DUE DATE: 2026

, ENG1514 ASS 2 2026

SECTION A – Knowledge-based questions (25 marks)

1) Communication skills categories (2 marks)

 Verbal communication skills
 Non-verbal communication skills




2) Parts of the body used to make sounds (6 marks)

 Lungs – provide air pressure needed for speech
 Vocal cords (vocal folds) – vibrate to produce sound
 Larynx (voice box) – controls pitch and sound production
 Tongue – shapes sounds into words
 Lips – help form consonants and vowels
 Teeth – assist in articulation of certain sounds




3) Example of structured verbal communication (1 mark)

 A formal speech presentation




4) Six stages of the listening process (12 marks)

1. Hearing – The listener physically receives sound waves through the ears.
2. Attending – The listener focuses attention on the sound or message.
3. Understanding – The listener interprets the meaning of the message.
4. Remembering – The listener stores the message in memory for later use.
5. Evaluating – The listener judges or critically assesses the message.