ENG1502
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 18 April 2024
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QUESTION 1
1.1 The English language follows certain grammatical rules that determine grammatical correctness of
sentences. Taking this point into consideration, read the following text and answer the questions
that follow. The lines in the text have been numbered for convenience. 1 After a long life in the
buzzing city of Johannesburg, Mr and Mrs Molefe moved to a small, 2 quiet, rural town in the North-
West. They explained that their children is adults; so, there 3 was no need to be in the city anymore.
Me will adopt their style of parenting when I become 4 a parent. We are told that Western modern
life requires that when children become adults, 5 they have to supporting themselves, which
includes moving out of their parent’s home. Text created by DN Mkhize
1.1.1 Identify three words that make the above text grammatically incorrect. (3 marks)
ANSWER:
Three words that make the above text grammatically incorrect are:
1. "is" (line 2)
2. "Me" (line 3)
3. "supporting" (line 5)
ASSIGNMENT 1 (SEMESTER 1)
DUE DATE: 18 April 2024
Written Assignment Submission Guidelines:
Please ensure that your assignment is submitted electronically through the myUnisa platform no
later than 18 April 2024. Kindly note that fax or email submissions will not be accepted.
NB: Assignment submitted to the lecturer(s) through email will not be considered.
QUESTION 1
1.1 The English language follows certain grammatical rules that determine grammatical correctness of
sentences. Taking this point into consideration, read the following text and answer the questions
that follow. The lines in the text have been numbered for convenience. 1 After a long life in the
buzzing city of Johannesburg, Mr and Mrs Molefe moved to a small, 2 quiet, rural town in the North-
West. They explained that their children is adults; so, there 3 was no need to be in the city anymore.
Me will adopt their style of parenting when I become 4 a parent. We are told that Western modern
life requires that when children become adults, 5 they have to supporting themselves, which
includes moving out of their parent’s home. Text created by DN Mkhize
1.1.1 Identify three words that make the above text grammatically incorrect. (3 marks)
ANSWER:
Three words that make the above text grammatically incorrect are:
1. "is" (line 2)
2. "Me" (line 3)
3. "supporting" (line 5)
