SECTION A: Language and Varieties
Question 1
The different grammatical aspects or structures of the English language interact with one
another in a systematic and yet complex way to produce a meaningful linguistic system. Bearing
in mind the above statement, read the short scenarios in Column A and the concepts in Column
B. Match the statement in Column A with the most appropriate concept in Column B which best
represents the language aspects in the English language.
Next to each number, simply write the concept. e.g. 1.0 = Sociolinguistics
Do NOT rewrite the statement.
ANSWER
1.1 = Orthography
1.2 = Semantics
1.3 = Syntax
1.4 = Morphology
1.5 = Phonetics
Question 2
In Unit 2, you were introduced to the concept of speech varieties. You were also made aware
that the use of a speech variety may be influenced by a wide range of factors. The factors
include the purpose for which the variety is used and the relationship between its users. Study
the following text and answer the questions that follow.
, TEXT A
When I woke up this morning, I received a message from my sister who was working in the
emergency room (ER) at Die Wigers hospital. The message read as follows: “Eish! my sis, I
won’t make it to the braai; the ER is full of Mpox cases... Askies my ma se kind!” Still staring
at the message, I said to myself, “Tjo tjo…things are really bad these days; this Mpox is really
messing us up neh!
2.1 What is the register used in the above text message?
The register used in the above text message is informal or colloquial. It reflects casual,
everyday communication between close acquaintances or family members.
2.2 Identify four different examples from the message (TEXT A) to support your answer
from the previous question (2.1).
"Eish!"
"braai"
"Askies"
"Tjo tjo"
2.3 Provide the standard form for the examples you identified in 2.2
"Eish!" → An expression of frustration or surprise (no direct equivalent in formal English, but
can be omitted or replaced with "Oh no!" or "Unfortunately.")
"braai" → barbecue
Question 1
The different grammatical aspects or structures of the English language interact with one
another in a systematic and yet complex way to produce a meaningful linguistic system. Bearing
in mind the above statement, read the short scenarios in Column A and the concepts in Column
B. Match the statement in Column A with the most appropriate concept in Column B which best
represents the language aspects in the English language.
Next to each number, simply write the concept. e.g. 1.0 = Sociolinguistics
Do NOT rewrite the statement.
ANSWER
1.1 = Orthography
1.2 = Semantics
1.3 = Syntax
1.4 = Morphology
1.5 = Phonetics
Question 2
In Unit 2, you were introduced to the concept of speech varieties. You were also made aware
that the use of a speech variety may be influenced by a wide range of factors. The factors
include the purpose for which the variety is used and the relationship between its users. Study
the following text and answer the questions that follow.
, TEXT A
When I woke up this morning, I received a message from my sister who was working in the
emergency room (ER) at Die Wigers hospital. The message read as follows: “Eish! my sis, I
won’t make it to the braai; the ER is full of Mpox cases... Askies my ma se kind!” Still staring
at the message, I said to myself, “Tjo tjo…things are really bad these days; this Mpox is really
messing us up neh!
2.1 What is the register used in the above text message?
The register used in the above text message is informal or colloquial. It reflects casual,
everyday communication between close acquaintances or family members.
2.2 Identify four different examples from the message (TEXT A) to support your answer
from the previous question (2.1).
"Eish!"
"braai"
"Askies"
"Tjo tjo"
2.3 Provide the standard form for the examples you identified in 2.2
"Eish!" → An expression of frustration or surprise (no direct equivalent in formal English, but
can be omitted or replaced with "Oh no!" or "Unfortunately.")
"braai" → barbecue
