SECTION B

[40 MARKS]

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Answer TWO questions from this section.

QUESTION 1

A) Explain the following characteristics between speech and writing. [3 Marks x 4]
i) Retrievability
ii) Literary Use
iii) Prestige
iv) Standardization

B)
i) Words that have different meaning and spelling, but sound the same are called …[1 Mark]
ii) State four examples of the type of words in question “b i” [1 Mark x 4]

C) What are the three features emphasised in Sapir’s definition
of language? [3 Marks]

QUESTION 2

A) Discuss three steps you can take to develop your verbal
communication skills. [3 Marks x 3]

B) What is a diphthong? [3 Marks]

C) The vocal folds are folds of tissue located in the larynx (voice
box) that play three important functions. List the functions. [2 Marks x 3]

D) What is the difference between passive and active articulators. [2 Marks]

QUESTION 3

A) Discuss four of Heck’s (2017) view on writing. [3 Marks x 4]

B) Identify the type or category of antonym (graded, relational or
complimentary) used in the following pairs of words: [5 Marks]

C) The best way to call a consonant is to describe its three
features. List the features. [3 Marks]

QUESTION 4

A) Discuss four characteristics of effective communication. [3 Marks x 4]

B) From the list numbered i -vi match the one which is
synonymous to those lettered ‘a – e’ in the table below: [5 Marks]
i) magnificent
ii) illustrious
iii) terrible
iv) convene
v) enchanting
vi) inferior

C) If you want to get your message across accurately, you need
to consider three things. What are they? [3 Marks]

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