NAME : VUTIVI FINNOLIA

SURNAME : MASHIMBYE
STUDENT NO : 61609676
MODULE : APPLIED ENGLISH
LANGUAGE FOR FOUNDATION PHASE

CODE : ENG1514
UNIQUE NO : 874208
ASSIGNMENT NO :1
DATE : 02 APRIL 2019

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PART 1

1. The language function

a) The aesthetic function

b) The phatic function
c) The expressive function
d) The informational function
e) The directive function

2. List 3 different kind of pronounce and provide example

i) Personal pronouns (often twinned with possessive adjective)

They refer to people or things
Examples
 I do my work
 You do your work

ii) Reflective pronounce

They reflect back to the noun or the pronoun
They usually end in self or selves
Examples
 Mary sees herself in the mirror
 Jack cut himself with razor

iii) Demonstrative pronouns

They point out a specific person or things
They are indicated by the word this, that, these or those
Examples
 This is not the way we do things
 That parcel has to go

3. Difference between a phrase and a clause

 Phrase is a group of words without a finite verb?

A phrase is sensibly arranged within the sentence and conveys a single idea

 A clause is a group of words containing finite verb

A clause is sensibly arrange within a sentence

4. Phonemic awareness is the understanding that word are made up of sound and the ability
to hear, recognise and manipulate the individual sound that makes up of word

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a) That means there is no predictable relationship between symbol and what they represent

Arbitrary something that is determined by judgement and not for any specific or rule

Symbolic is something that has a greater meaning because of what is represent

b) These features are connected based with language of speech, sound and alphabet and
gestures

c) It means that language is an accordance with the convention that deals

6.

a) Meaning used to define parts of speech based on their meaning

Form refer to the structure of a particular word in language is closely connected to
inflectional morphology
Function used to the role of grammatical units play within a sentence structure

 Word class are parts of speech and they are building blocks that form every
sentence over uttered and categorized by the role they play in sentences

b) Noun is a naming word or used to name things

Verb is a doing or an action in word
Adjective qualify or describe nouns and pronouns .they add interest and colour to
sentences by giving more information

7.
a) Formal language is a set of words over that alphabet sometimes the sets of words
are grouped into expressions and contain may be formulated for the creation. this
language does not include slang or colloquialisms

 Standard English is a variety found in grammar and academic books it is used as the
norm in english speaking countries

b) Because in assessment they play an important role by measuring students goals and
track the progress toward formal and standard English

c) Yes because they determine strength and weakness of formal sector

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PART 2

a) Present tense
More than 8 million tonnes of plastic enter the oceans each year

b) Past tense
Countries including Rwanda and Kenya were lauded for their sustainability

c) Future tense
Guterres believes that worldwide collaboration will help to create a more suitable
environment for all living species

d) Present progressive tense

Countries around the world are making an effort to combat plastic plastics pollution

e) Present perfect tense

There has been an increase in reports of plastics pollution killing animals and damaging the
environment

2.

a) Because the use of tense helps to make the sentence end well and well heard

b) To show the reader that this process is on-going process and continuous nature of action

c) The use of tense in this sentence is used to express a past event that has present
Consequences

3.

a) Adverbial phrase of time

b) Adverb phrase
c) Preposition phrase
d) Noun phrase
e) Adverb phrase
f) Preposition phrase
g) Adverb phrase
h) Adjective phrase

4.

a) Dependent
b) Independent
c) Dependent
d) Independent

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5.

a) SOC
b) AOCS
c) POCA
d) OCA
e) AOSP

REFERENCES

1. Applied english language for foundation phase first additional language

Tutorial letter 501/0/2019
Eng1514
2. Bailey, S (2015) Academic writing: A handbook for international students
3. Beryl Lytrin and Marcelle pincus 9th edition (October 2013) English handbook and study
guide

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