, SECTION A: 25 MARKS
Questions 1.
Modal verbs add meaning relating to whether a command or instruction is
being given, advice is being sought, a request is being made, or
permission is being asked. It also informs us regarding affect, possibility
and probability.
1.1 Refer to the underlined modal verb in paragraph 1 and explain its purpose
in the context of the text.
The modal verb "can" in paragraph 1 is used to indicate a possible outcome. It
appears in the phrase, “Missing the deadline can result in delays...,” showing what
might happen if students don’t register in time. It expresses potential
consequences, encouraging learners to act quickly to avoid setbacks.
1.2 Create a sentence of your own in which you use the underlined word
referred to in 1.1. as a different part of speech. Underline the word and explain
its function.
Example: The river followed a winding course through the mountain pass.
Here, the word “course” functions as a noun that refers to the path or route
something follows, not an academic subject. This differs from paragraph 1 of Text A,
where “course” means a class or subject of study. In this sentence, it describes the
physical movement of the river. It shows that one word can have different
grammatical uses depending on the context.
Questions 1.
Modal verbs add meaning relating to whether a command or instruction is
being given, advice is being sought, a request is being made, or
permission is being asked. It also informs us regarding affect, possibility
and probability.
1.1 Refer to the underlined modal verb in paragraph 1 and explain its purpose
in the context of the text.
The modal verb "can" in paragraph 1 is used to indicate a possible outcome. It
appears in the phrase, “Missing the deadline can result in delays...,” showing what
might happen if students don’t register in time. It expresses potential
consequences, encouraging learners to act quickly to avoid setbacks.
1.2 Create a sentence of your own in which you use the underlined word
referred to in 1.1. as a different part of speech. Underline the word and explain
its function.
Example: The river followed a winding course through the mountain pass.
Here, the word “course” functions as a noun that refers to the path or route
something follows, not an academic subject. This differs from paragraph 1 of Text A,
where “course” means a class or subject of study. In this sentence, it describes the
physical movement of the river. It shows that one word can have different
grammatical uses depending on the context.
