JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023
ENG1502 FOUNDATION IN
APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE
STUDIES
Supplementary exam
JANUARY 31, 2023
NAME: PHINDILE NONCEBA DOREEN MBHELE
Student no: 63004488
, SECTION A: Language, Varieties and Sounds
QUESTION 1
Standard variety is the form of language that is considered to be the most correct, accepted, and widely
used in a given language. It is often associated with formal speech and writing, and is the form of
language used in official documents and in the media. Examples of standard varieties include British
English and American English.
Non-standard variety is the form of language that is not considered to be the most correct, accepted, or
widely used in a given language. It is often associated with informal speech and writing, and is the form
of language used in everyday conversations. Examples of non-standard varieties include Cockney English
and African American Vernacular English.
QUESTION 2
a) The childrens are playing outside.
We were not allowed to can go into the classroom.
QUESTION 3
a)
The words "feet" and "fit" have different pronunciation and meanings.
The word "feet" is pronounced as /fit/ and refers to the lower extremities of the human body.
The word "fit" is pronounced as /fɪt/ and can refer to being the right size, shape, or style for someone or
something, or a sudden attack of strong emotion.
The words "tear" and "tear" also have different pronunciation and meanings.
The word "tear" pronounced as /tɪr/ is a drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes, especially when crying.
The word "tear" pronounced as /teər/ means to rip or cut apart or to separate into pieces.
Phonemic transcription:
"feet" /fit/
"fit" /fɪt/
"tear" (drop) /tɪr/
"tear" (rip) /teər/
ENG1502 FOUNDATION IN
APPLIED ENGLISH LANGUAGE
STUDIES
Supplementary exam
JANUARY 31, 2023
NAME: PHINDILE NONCEBA DOREEN MBHELE
Student no: 63004488
, SECTION A: Language, Varieties and Sounds
QUESTION 1
Standard variety is the form of language that is considered to be the most correct, accepted, and widely
used in a given language. It is often associated with formal speech and writing, and is the form of
language used in official documents and in the media. Examples of standard varieties include British
English and American English.
Non-standard variety is the form of language that is not considered to be the most correct, accepted, or
widely used in a given language. It is often associated with informal speech and writing, and is the form
of language used in everyday conversations. Examples of non-standard varieties include Cockney English
and African American Vernacular English.
QUESTION 2
a) The childrens are playing outside.
We were not allowed to can go into the classroom.
QUESTION 3
a)
The words "feet" and "fit" have different pronunciation and meanings.
The word "feet" is pronounced as /fit/ and refers to the lower extremities of the human body.
The word "fit" is pronounced as /fɪt/ and can refer to being the right size, shape, or style for someone or
something, or a sudden attack of strong emotion.
The words "tear" and "tear" also have different pronunciation and meanings.
The word "tear" pronounced as /tɪr/ is a drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes, especially when crying.
The word "tear" pronounced as /teər/ means to rip or cut apart or to separate into pieces.
Phonemic transcription:
"feet" /fit/
"fit" /fɪt/
"tear" (drop) /tɪr/
"tear" (rip) /teər/
