NAME & SURNAME: LILLIAN EVELYN MNISI
STUDENT NUMBER: 67710786
SECTION A: Integrated Content and Text-Based Questions
Question 1 – Paragraph 1 - 14 Marks
1. Quote in full the one sentence in Paragraph 1 that summarises what the
writer maintains good manners are.
"a way of showing respect and consideration for others."
2. The Collins dictionary is a Noun Phrase.
Divide or analyse the phrase into its two constituent parts.
- "The Collins" (determiner and proper noun)
- "dictionary" (common noun)
3. “in a particular group” and “in a specific setting” are prepositional phrases.
Write out the completive elements of each phrase.
- "in a particular group" (adjective phrase)
- "in a specific setting" (adjective phrase)
4. What two functions of language can best describe the text?
The two functions of language that can best describe the text are informative and
persuasive.
5. Name the two features or characteristics of language that are
clearly illustrated by the text.
The two features or characteristics of language clearly illustrated by the text are
clarity and coherence.
6. In Paragraph 1, the author provides a dictionary definition of “Etiquette”.
a) Referring to this definition, define Etiquette in your own words.
Based on the provided dictionary definition, etiquette can be defined as the
customary code of polite behavior in society or a group.
b) What reading strategy did you use to answer question 6a above?
The reading strategy used to answer question 6a above is summarizing information
from the text.
, 7. Identify three verbs that are in the progressive or continuous form/tense in
the first paragraph.
- "requires”.
- "is practiced”.
- "is considered”.
Question 2 – Paragraph 2 – 10 Marks
1. What is the main verb in the sentence “Good manners have their origin
in ancient history”?
is "have."
2. Explain the type of concord between the subject and the main verb of
the sentence “Good manners have their origin in ancient history.”
The type of concord between the subject and the main verb in the sentence is plural
concord. "Good manners" is a plural subject, and "have" is the plural form of the
verb.
3. Identify two examples of signposting language in paragraph 2.
Two examples of signposting language in paragraph 2 are "firstly" and "secondly."
4. Two examples of signposting language occur in paragraph 2. Explain
their function in the sentence.
The function of signposting language in the sentence is to indicate a sequence of
ideas or points. "Firstly" and "secondly" signal to the reader that the writer is going to
present multiple points or ideas and help organize the information in a clear and
structured manner.
5. Which three phrases in Paragraph 2 indicate that manners are dictated
by old/pre-existing ideas and beliefs?
The three phrases in Paragraph 2 that indicate that manners are dictated by old/pre-
existing ideas and beliefs are "have their origin in ancient history," "handed down
from generation to generation," and "deeply ingrained in society."
STUDENT NUMBER: 67710786
SECTION A: Integrated Content and Text-Based Questions
Question 1 – Paragraph 1 - 14 Marks
1. Quote in full the one sentence in Paragraph 1 that summarises what the
writer maintains good manners are.
"a way of showing respect and consideration for others."
2. The Collins dictionary is a Noun Phrase.
Divide or analyse the phrase into its two constituent parts.
- "The Collins" (determiner and proper noun)
- "dictionary" (common noun)
3. “in a particular group” and “in a specific setting” are prepositional phrases.
Write out the completive elements of each phrase.
- "in a particular group" (adjective phrase)
- "in a specific setting" (adjective phrase)
4. What two functions of language can best describe the text?
The two functions of language that can best describe the text are informative and
persuasive.
5. Name the two features or characteristics of language that are
clearly illustrated by the text.
The two features or characteristics of language clearly illustrated by the text are
clarity and coherence.
6. In Paragraph 1, the author provides a dictionary definition of “Etiquette”.
a) Referring to this definition, define Etiquette in your own words.
Based on the provided dictionary definition, etiquette can be defined as the
customary code of polite behavior in society or a group.
b) What reading strategy did you use to answer question 6a above?
The reading strategy used to answer question 6a above is summarizing information
from the text.
, 7. Identify three verbs that are in the progressive or continuous form/tense in
the first paragraph.
- "requires”.
- "is practiced”.
- "is considered”.
Question 2 – Paragraph 2 – 10 Marks
1. What is the main verb in the sentence “Good manners have their origin
in ancient history”?
is "have."
2. Explain the type of concord between the subject and the main verb of
the sentence “Good manners have their origin in ancient history.”
The type of concord between the subject and the main verb in the sentence is plural
concord. "Good manners" is a plural subject, and "have" is the plural form of the
verb.
3. Identify two examples of signposting language in paragraph 2.
Two examples of signposting language in paragraph 2 are "firstly" and "secondly."
4. Two examples of signposting language occur in paragraph 2. Explain
their function in the sentence.
The function of signposting language in the sentence is to indicate a sequence of
ideas or points. "Firstly" and "secondly" signal to the reader that the writer is going to
present multiple points or ideas and help organize the information in a clear and
structured manner.
5. Which three phrases in Paragraph 2 indicate that manners are dictated
by old/pre-existing ideas and beliefs?
The three phrases in Paragraph 2 that indicate that manners are dictated by old/pre-
existing ideas and beliefs are "have their origin in ancient history," "handed down
from generation to generation," and "deeply ingrained in society."
