,ENG1514 Assignment 2 (COMPLETE
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 9 June 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Section A - Knowledge-based questions 1) Identify the TWO
language skills that can be acquired after a language is learned.
(2 Marks) 2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between
receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND
provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill. (4
Marks) 3) According to Nunan (2001:23) hearing, attending and
understanding are three stages in the listening process. In your
own words, explain EACH of these stages in one sentence. (6
Marks) 4) The goal of critical listening differs from the goal of
informational listening. Discuss in TWO sentences the
difference in the goals. (4 Marks) 5) “Someone who cannot read
will not be able to take part fully in society as an adult.” (ENG
1514 Study Guide pg. 121). Provide ONE example from daily life
that supports this statement. (2) 6) Name the TWO different
aspects of reading. (4 Marks) 7) List 3 aspects that every reader
brings to the reading process that makes reading a transaction
between reader and text. (3 Marks) Section A Total = 25 Marks
1) Identify the TWO language skills that can be acquired after
a language is learned. (2 Marks)
, The two language skills that are typically acquired after
learning the basic language are reading and writing. These
skills involve decoding and encoding written language, which
come after learners have developed basic oral communication
abilities like speaking and listening.
2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between
receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND
provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill.
(4 Marks)
Receptive skills are those where the learner receives and
processes language input without producing language
themselves. These include listening and reading, where the
focus is on understanding what is being communicated by
others.
Productive skills involve actively producing language output,
such as speaking and writing, where the learner expresses
ideas, thoughts, or information.
For example, listening is a receptive skill because the learner
interprets sounds and meaning without speaking. Speaking is
a productive skill because the learner actively uses language
to communicate.
ANSWERS) 2025 - DUE 9 June 2025
MULTIPLE CHOICE,ASSURED EXCELLENCE
Section A - Knowledge-based questions 1) Identify the TWO
language skills that can be acquired after a language is learned.
(2 Marks) 2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between
receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND
provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill. (4
Marks) 3) According to Nunan (2001:23) hearing, attending and
understanding are three stages in the listening process. In your
own words, explain EACH of these stages in one sentence. (6
Marks) 4) The goal of critical listening differs from the goal of
informational listening. Discuss in TWO sentences the
difference in the goals. (4 Marks) 5) “Someone who cannot read
will not be able to take part fully in society as an adult.” (ENG
1514 Study Guide pg. 121). Provide ONE example from daily life
that supports this statement. (2) 6) Name the TWO different
aspects of reading. (4 Marks) 7) List 3 aspects that every reader
brings to the reading process that makes reading a transaction
between reader and text. (3 Marks) Section A Total = 25 Marks
1) Identify the TWO language skills that can be acquired after
a language is learned. (2 Marks)
, The two language skills that are typically acquired after
learning the basic language are reading and writing. These
skills involve decoding and encoding written language, which
come after learners have developed basic oral communication
abilities like speaking and listening.
2) Explain, in your own words, the difference between
receptive skills and productive skills in communication AND
provide an example of a receptive skill AND a productive skill.
(4 Marks)
Receptive skills are those where the learner receives and
processes language input without producing language
themselves. These include listening and reading, where the
focus is on understanding what is being communicated by
others.
Productive skills involve actively producing language output,
such as speaking and writing, where the learner expresses
ideas, thoughts, or information.
For example, listening is a receptive skill because the learner
interprets sounds and meaning without speaking. Speaking is
a productive skill because the learner actively uses language
to communicate.
