ENG1511 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 - DUE 1 August 2023

ENG1511 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2023 - DUE 1 August 2023 100% TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. For assistance call or us on . Read the following passage and answer the questions: Question 1 1. From your reading of the passage, what does ‘informal language’ refer to and indicate if it can used in academic writing? (2) 2. Read the sentence below and answer the questions that follow: ‘Roberto, in the scenario above, should be commended for his attempt to improve his writing skills and his marks.’ (Refer to 4.1). i) What does the word ‘commend’ mean in the context in which it is used in the above sentence? (1) ii) What part of speech is the word ‘commend’ ? (1) 3. According to section 4.2 (Identify the purpose of your task), a writer often has a purpose for writing a text. Provide three reasons why a writer writes a text. (3) 4. Explain the importance of identifying your audience. (2) 5. In your own words, explain the difference between the objectivity and subjectivity. (2) 6. Study the following sentences and rewrite them in the passive voice. (4) i. Roberto has used very informal and emotive language. ii. Tarachand will give Roberto some feedback on the first assignment. 7. Write a summary of the reading passage provided above. (5) (20 marks) Question 2 In Column B, provide synonyms of the words in Column A A B 1. Feedback a) 2. Credible b) 3. Slang c) 4. Topic d) Emotive e) (5 marks) Question 3 Identify the following punctuation marks, explain how you use them in a sentence, and provide a complete sentence with each punctuation mark. Example: a) I use the ellipsis when I want to show where words have been left out when writing what a person has said or written. In addition, it can also be used to show that there is more to be said, but the person has stopped at that point. b) Example: “…Plagiarism is another form of dishonesty… and the university does not have tolerance over this behavior”. 1. ; (2) 2. : (2) 3. . (2) 4. “ ” (2) 5. ( ) (2) (10 marks) Question 4 Background ENG1511 is an online module, and it is important for students to engage with their lecturers and their fellow students to ensure that the teaching and learning is delivered successfully. Instruction Participate in any three topics created by your lecturers, e-tutors, fellow students on the ENG1511 discussion forum platform on myUnisa. To serve as evidence of your participation, take a screenshot/picture and attach it on your assignment. Your screenshot/picture should display your surname and initials