ENG1502 ASSIGNMENT 2 2025 - DUE 13 June 2025

ENG1502 Assignment 2 (100% COMPLETE ANSWERS) 2025 - Due 13 June 2025 ;100 % TRUSTED workings, Expert Solved, 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)........... Foundations in English Language Studies - ENG1502 Question 1 1.1 The alphabet m is a bilabial sound because it is articulated on both the upper and lower lip. Provide words that contain the places of articulation provided below and state why each has been given their name. Do not forget to underline the alphabet that produces the sound. a) Palatal b) Alveolar c) Labio-dental d) Velar e) Dental f) Glottal (12 Marks) Question 2 Languages are known for borrowing words from one another. 2.1 In your own words, explain what you understand by the process of borrowing words from one language to another. (2 marks) 2.2 Provide four words which illustrate the effect of borrowing on pronunciation. For example, in the word ‘ballet’ which has been borrowed from French, the final ‘t’ is silent in French, yet most people tend to pronounce the ‘t’ in English. (8 marks) 2.3 Provide four words from two languages, which have been borrowed from another language and show how the spelling of the borrowed words has been changed in the borrowing language. Indicate the language from which the borrowed words originate. (Remember to provide an English explanation to the meaning of the word). Question 3 3.1 Ambiguity refers to a situation where a word, phrase, sentence is open to more than one possible interpretation. The following statement can be interpreted in two ways that are ambiguous. A thief hijacked a woman with a gun. a. Explain the ambiguity in the statement above. (4 Marks) b. Provide your own statement that shows ambiguity and explain what makes it ambiguous. (6 Marks) Question 4 4.1 Identify the morphological elements that make up each of the following words. I. Irreplaceable II. Misinterpretations (2 Marks) 4.1 The meaning of the word ‘Release’ can differ depending on contexts. Write TWO