ENG1512
ASSIGNMENT: 01
SEMESTER 2 2023
Unique Number: 885975
Due Date: 2023/07/18
, Module Code: ENG1512
Assignment: 01
Marks: 100
Unique Number: 885975
Due Date: 2023/07/18
Question 1: Language editing
The following passage has grammatical errors. Edit and improve the passage
by re-writing the grammatically acceptable version of the passage. Do NOT
change the original passage but improve it.
Noel is my childhood friend. Over the past few years, he has become addicted to
heroine and other recreational drugs. Despite his parents' efforts to send him to the
best business schools in our area, he remains a disappointment. My only hope is
that he can overcome his drug addiction.
Question 2: Homophones
Construct a sentence utilizing two specified homophones provided below,
each demonstrating its distinct meaning. The sentence you compose ought to
exemplify the different meanings of the homophones employed. Sentences
copied from the internet will be penalised!
For example: know and no.
Answer: At first, I did not know how to say no to my friends.
2.1 Ate and eight
"I ate eight cookies for dessert,"
2.2 Reed and read.
ASSIGNMENT: 01
SEMESTER 2 2023
Unique Number: 885975
Due Date: 2023/07/18
, Module Code: ENG1512
Assignment: 01
Marks: 100
Unique Number: 885975
Due Date: 2023/07/18
Question 1: Language editing
The following passage has grammatical errors. Edit and improve the passage
by re-writing the grammatically acceptable version of the passage. Do NOT
change the original passage but improve it.
Noel is my childhood friend. Over the past few years, he has become addicted to
heroine and other recreational drugs. Despite his parents' efforts to send him to the
best business schools in our area, he remains a disappointment. My only hope is
that he can overcome his drug addiction.
Question 2: Homophones
Construct a sentence utilizing two specified homophones provided below,
each demonstrating its distinct meaning. The sentence you compose ought to
exemplify the different meanings of the homophones employed. Sentences
copied from the internet will be penalised!
For example: know and no.
Answer: At first, I did not know how to say no to my friends.
2.1 Ate and eight
"I ate eight cookies for dessert,"
2.2 Reed and read.
