ENG1511
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2023
, 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)
ASSIGNMENT 1 SEMESTER 2 2023
, 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)
