ENG1512 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2024

ENG1512 Assignment 2 Semester 1 2024 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, explanations and solutions. For assistance call or W.h.a.t.s.a.p.p us on ...(.+.2.5.4.7.7.9.5.4.0.1.3.2)...........Question 1: Language editing 1.1 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. Module Code: ENG1512 Assignment: 02 Marks: 100 Unique Number: 714511 Due Date: 04 April 2024 Closing Time: 23:00 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This paper consists of: Question 1: Language editing (10 marks) Question 2: Match Column A with Column B (20 marks) Question 3: Ambiguity (10 marks) Question 4: Subject-verb agreement (5 marks) Question 5: Punctuation marks (5 marks) Question 6: Visual literacy (40 marks) Question 7: Referencing (10 marks) In addiction to the immediate, human suffering caused by the disease itself and the loss of livelyhoods for millions, the COVID-19 pandemic has also several key vulnerabilities of our societies and economic system. Global interconnected has helped to create huge economic and social benefits for decades, albeit unequally, but also facilitated the rapid spread of the pandemick. More broadly, the speed and depth of the economic crisis have shown that a core principle of the global economy – prioritising short-term economic growth and efficiency over long-term resilience – can have huge societal costs. The precariousness of long and complex ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 6 (10 marks) Question 2: Match Column A with Column B Match the words/phrases in Column A with the corresponding meaning in Column B. Write only the correct letter (For example: 1. A). 2.1 Barter A. An economic system characterized by private ownership, competition, and the pursuit of profit through the management of production, distribution, and exchange. 2.2 Beta B. Is used to identify and differentiate products made by a specific manufacturer or sold by a particular dealer from those of competitors. 2.3 Diversification C. Funds sent by migrants to their home countries, typically to provide financial support to their families. 2.4 Dumping D. When an economy grows rapidly, companies may encounter resource shortages and labour constraints, causing increased costs and wages, ultimately leading to inflation. 2.5 Elasticity E. Defy the usual supply-demand dynamics; higher prices can lead to increased demand due to reduced affordability of alternatives. 2.6 Giffen goods F. Assesses how one factor reacts to changes in another, e.g., a 10% price increase can result in demand falling by less than 10% or more than 10%. global value chains has been revealed, with many countries struggling to acquire medical and other strategic singing supplies. Socialinequalities have been exposed and rapidly exacerbated by the massive but uneven loss of employment, with the equivalent of more than 300 million jobs pontentially at risk (ILO, 2020[2]). Although this is not the first economic crisis to expose these frailties the depth and breadth of the current circumstances have brought the issue of resilience and preparedness high in the public consciousness. ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 7 2.7 Overheating G. Selling below production cost, a tactic used by market leaders to potentially eliminate competitors. 2.8 Remittances H. Diversifying one’s interests across a broad spectrum. 2.9 Capitalism I. Swapping goods/services without money; often less efficient due to mismatched needs of buyers and sellers. 2.10 Trademark J. This ratio quantifies how responsive the price of a specific asset is to changes in the broader market’s price. (20 marks) Question 3: Ambiguity Ambiguity is a concept that can be understood or interpreted in multiple ways. In your own words, construct two ambiguous sentences using the words below. Do not copy from the internet or AI. For example: Bark a. She was busy cooking when she heard the bark from the neighbour’s house. b. John noticed the roughness of the bark while strolling in the forest. 3.1 Rock 3.2 Cab 3.3 Business 3.4 Charge 3.5 Roll (10 marks) ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 8 Question 4: Subject-verb agreement Subject-verb agreement is crucial in writing for grammatical accuracy and clarity, facilitating effective communication. Examine the sentences below and select appropriate verbs that match their subjects in both number and person. In your own words, briefly explain how you arrived at the correct answer. For example: Sentence: Matome and other girls her age, especially the tall ones, play netball and basketball for nationals. Answer: In this sentence, the plural subject is ‘Matome and other girls her age,’ and the verb ‘play’ correctly agrees with this plural subject. The extra details about the tall ones serve to differentiate the height ratio among individuals. 4.1 Mohale and the band, especially that young guy, sing/sings well-known tunes all around the world. 4.2 My cousin arrived/arrives first at my wedding last week. 4.3 What do people think? Some people claim/claims that I break dance better than many famous dancers. 4.4 My parents prefer/preferring iced tea; however, since our preferences vary its/it may depend on the individual. (5 marks) Question 5: Punctuation marks Punctuation marks play a significant part in written language, providing several critical purposes that improve expressiveness, clarity, and communication. Describe the purpose of the following punctuation marks. 5.1 ; (semicolon) 5.2 : (colon) 5.3 , (comma) 5.4 “” (Quotation marks) 5.5 () (Parentheses) (5 marks) ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 9 Question 6: Visual literacy Image A Source: Image B Source: ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 10 Image C 6.1 Discuss the message depicted in images A, B and C. (9 marks) 6.2 In two sentences, what tactics may entrepreneurs employ to lessen the loss of revenue during load shedding? (6 marks) 6.3 The marginalised group usually suffers the most when load shedding occurs. Do you agree with this statement? Use examples from each of the images to support your stance. (5 marks) 6.4 In a paragraph of no more than 100 words, how is load shedding affecting you as an online student? (10 marks) 6.5 In your own words, what are the causes of load shedding and how can the government reduce the prevalence of load shedding? (10 marks) Total Marks: 40 marks Source: ENG1512/001/01/2024 Page | 11 Question 7: Referencing Using the Harvard referencing style, sort the following information sources’ items in the right order (refer to unit 4 of Tutorial Letter 501). 7.1 Journal of Business and Management Sciences, 1(2): (pages 56 -70) Entrepreneurship management skills requirements in an emerging economy: A south african outlook. MankgaSmith, Kidi.Bright. 2020. 7.2 2023. The 3 C’s of Business Management. Van Wyk, William .Logan.Scrutiny4, 5 (7): Pages 1 – 24. (10 Marks) Total Marks: 100