ENG2611 January/February Supplementary Exam Memo | Due 16 January
2026 | Applied English Language for Foundation & Intermediate Phase
(UNISA)
,Question 1:
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A) He go to the store every Sunday.
B) He goes to the store every Sunday.
C) He going to the store every Sunday.
D) He gone to the store every Sunday.
Correct Option: B) He goes to the store every Sunday.
Rationale:
This sentence is correct because it uses the proper subject-verb agreement. "He" is a
singular third-person subject, and the verb "goes" appropriately matches it in form. In
English, the present simple tense for third-person singular subjects requires the
addition of -s or -es to the base verb.
Question 2:
Identify the correct use of the past tense in the following sentences.
A) She has saw the movie several times.
B) She saw the movie several times.
C) She seen the movie several times.
D) She was see the movie several times.
Correct Option: B) She saw the movie several times.
Rationale:
Option B is correct because "saw" is the simple past form of "see." This sentence
properly conveys a completed action in the past without any auxiliary verbs, which is
the correct usage for past tense sentences in English.
Question 3:
Which of the following sentences effectively uses a conjunction?
A) I wanted to go for a walk. It was raining.
B) I wanted to go for a walk because it was raining.
C) I wanted to go for a walk and.
D) I wanted going for a walk despite it rained.
Correct Option: B) I wanted to go for a walk because it was raining.
Rationale:
This option correctly uses the conjunction "because" to link two clauses. It provides a
reason for the action, enhancing the clarity and depth of the sentence. This effectively
illustrates the relationship between the desire to walk and the condition of rain.
, Question 4:
What is the main function of an adjective in a sentence?
A) To describe a noun or pronoun.
B) To connect clauses.
C) To modify a verb.
D) To represent a person, place, or thing.
Correct Option: A) To describe a noun or pronoun.
Rationale:
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns, providing more detail
about them. This functionality enriches the language and helps convey more precise
meanings and characteristics.
Question 5:
Choose the sentence that correctly employs the passive voice.
A) The chef cooked the meal.
B) The meal was cooked by the chef.
C) The chef was cooking the meal.
D) The meal cooks quickly.
Correct Option: B) The meal was cooked by the chef.
Rationale:
This sentence accurately reflects the passive voice structure, where the focus is on the
meal being acted upon rather than the chef performing the action. The structure "was +
past participle" effectively indicates that the subject (the meal) receives the action.
Question 6:
Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech?
A) She said, "I am happy."
B) She said that she was happy.
C) She says she is happy.
D) She will say that she is happy.
Correct Option: B) She said that she was happy.
Rationale:
Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, conveys what someone else has said
without quoting them directly. In option B, the past tense is appropriately used, altering
the verb "am" to "was" to fit the reported context.
2026 | Applied English Language for Foundation & Intermediate Phase
(UNISA)
,Question 1:
Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?
A) He go to the store every Sunday.
B) He goes to the store every Sunday.
C) He going to the store every Sunday.
D) He gone to the store every Sunday.
Correct Option: B) He goes to the store every Sunday.
Rationale:
This sentence is correct because it uses the proper subject-verb agreement. "He" is a
singular third-person subject, and the verb "goes" appropriately matches it in form. In
English, the present simple tense for third-person singular subjects requires the
addition of -s or -es to the base verb.
Question 2:
Identify the correct use of the past tense in the following sentences.
A) She has saw the movie several times.
B) She saw the movie several times.
C) She seen the movie several times.
D) She was see the movie several times.
Correct Option: B) She saw the movie several times.
Rationale:
Option B is correct because "saw" is the simple past form of "see." This sentence
properly conveys a completed action in the past without any auxiliary verbs, which is
the correct usage for past tense sentences in English.
Question 3:
Which of the following sentences effectively uses a conjunction?
A) I wanted to go for a walk. It was raining.
B) I wanted to go for a walk because it was raining.
C) I wanted to go for a walk and.
D) I wanted going for a walk despite it rained.
Correct Option: B) I wanted to go for a walk because it was raining.
Rationale:
This option correctly uses the conjunction "because" to link two clauses. It provides a
reason for the action, enhancing the clarity and depth of the sentence. This effectively
illustrates the relationship between the desire to walk and the condition of rain.
, Question 4:
What is the main function of an adjective in a sentence?
A) To describe a noun or pronoun.
B) To connect clauses.
C) To modify a verb.
D) To represent a person, place, or thing.
Correct Option: A) To describe a noun or pronoun.
Rationale:
Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns and pronouns, providing more detail
about them. This functionality enriches the language and helps convey more precise
meanings and characteristics.
Question 5:
Choose the sentence that correctly employs the passive voice.
A) The chef cooked the meal.
B) The meal was cooked by the chef.
C) The chef was cooking the meal.
D) The meal cooks quickly.
Correct Option: B) The meal was cooked by the chef.
Rationale:
This sentence accurately reflects the passive voice structure, where the focus is on the
meal being acted upon rather than the chef performing the action. The structure "was +
past participle" effectively indicates that the subject (the meal) receives the action.
Question 6:
Which of the following sentences is an example of indirect speech?
A) She said, "I am happy."
B) She said that she was happy.
C) She says she is happy.
D) She will say that she is happy.
Correct Option: B) She said that she was happy.
Rationale:
Indirect speech, also known as reported speech, conveys what someone else has said
without quoting them directly. In option B, the past tense is appropriately used, altering
the verb "am" to "was" to fit the reported context.
