ENG1512 Assignment 1 (ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED

Well-structured ENG1512 Assignment 1 (ANSWERS) Semester 1 2024 - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED. (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!). . (DETAILED ANSWERS - DISTINCTION GUARANTEED!)...... 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. (10 marks) Question 2: Homophones Construct a sentence utilising the two specified homophones provided below, each demonstrating its own distinct meaning. The sentence you compose ought to exemplify the different meanings of the homophones employed. Sentences copied from the internet or AI will be penalised! For example: know and no. Answer: At first, I did not know how to say no to my friends. 2.1 Site and cite 2.2 Hear and here 2.3 Too and two 2.4 You're and your Procrestination is the root of all forms of laziness. brousing thru you’re assignments with the hope of ignite passoin and intrest is one of the major isues faced my students. The only way to fighting this is by delving into your assignments immediately. ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 6 2.5 Principal and principle (10 Marks) Question 3: Vocabulary building 3.1 Write a paragraph of 250 words discussing the importance of saving money. Use the following words to strengthen your response: consumer goods, cost, currency, credit, and financial control. Sentences copied from the internet or AI will be penalised! (10 marks) 3.2 Provide synonyms of the following words and create a sentence utilising the synonymous word version of the original. Sentences copied from the internet or AI will be penalised! 3.2.1 Capital 3.2.2 Cash 3.2.3 Commodities 3.2.4 Marketing 3.2.5 Money (10 marks) Question 4: Ambiguity Ambiguity refers to a word, phrase or sentence that can be understood or interpreted in two or more possible ways. Using the words given below, construct two ambiguous sentences that indicate different meanings. Sentences copied from the internet or AI will be penalised! Example: Duck • Her mother bought her a beautiful duck that likes to quack. • She had to duck; otherwise, the ball would have hit her in the face. 4.1 Crash 4.2 Ring 4.3 Jam 4.4 File 4.5 Watch (10 marks) ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 7 Question 5: Critical thinking skills In your own words, provide a definition of the following words and use them in a sentence to demonstrate your understanding. Do not change the word category. Example: Bank Definition: A bank is a financial institution where people keep their money. Sentence: All my savings are kept in the biggest bank in South Africa. 5.1 Consortium 5.2 Bankruptcy 5.3 Employment contract 5.4 Recession 5.5 Franchise (10 marks) ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 8 Question 6: Visual literacy Study the image below and answer the questions that follow. Image A Source: ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 9 Image B Source: ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 10 Image C Source: ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 11 6.1 In a paragraph of 150 words, discuss the messages depicted in images, A, B, and C. (10 marks) 6. 2 In your own words, discuss three strategies that could be implemented to raise awareness of the severity of debts. Sentences plagiarised from the internet or AI will be penalised! (10 marks) 6.3 Summarise the following sentence: “Knowing how bankruptcy functions is crucial for determining its suitability for your financial predicament. Collaborating with a skilled bankruptcy lawyer is vital to ensuring proper protocol adherence and optimal choices for your financial prospects” (5 marks) 6.4 Paraphrase the following sentences: “Those seeking bankruptcy must show a workable business plan and the capability to gradually repay debts. This form of bankruptcy is mainly for businesses but can apply to individuals with substantial debt”. (5 marks) 6. 5 Drawing from your own experience, discuss three ways in which creditors enticed you or your family into debt. (10 marks)