UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

October/November 2023

ENG1514

Applied English Language For Foundation Phase First Additional Language

100 marks
Duration: 48 hours

First Examiners: Ms. S Gani, Mr R Maluleke

Second Examiners: Dr M Madileng, Dr S Lediga
Moderators: Dr M Steyn, Prof J. Alexander

This paper consists of 11 pages including the cover pages.

Instructions:
You are allowed to access your prescribed works and the study material. You are
however not allowed to copy verbatim from your study material. You should write the
answers in your own words and any sources consulted should be cited according to
the Harvard referencing method. In the case of plagiarism or cheating of any kind
you will be reported to the University’s Student Disciplinary Section.
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granted for resubmission.

• The mark awarded for incomplete submission will be the final mark. No
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The exam can be downloaded from 10:00 on the morning of the 17th, October
2023 and must be uploaded by 10:00 on the morning of the 19th, October 2023.
Answer both Section A and Section B – both sections are compulsory.

Section A has 6 short questions and is worth 60 marks.

Section B has one essay question and is worth 40 Marks.

This exam is not proctored.

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SECTION A: Integrated Content and Text-Based Questions

Read Text A and answer the questions set.

TEXT A
MANNERS MATTER
PARA.1 The Collins Dictionary defines 'Etiquette'* as: 'The customs or rules governing
behaviour regarded as correct or acceptable in social or official life'. This is related to
how people behave in a particular group or in a specific setting. When you show
consideration for others, you display good manners. For example, speaking to other
people sitting at the dinner table at a party is good manners. Writing a message or e-
mail to the hosts of the dinner party the next day, expressing your gratitude for being
invited, is polite. This would most likely lead to you being invited to their next dinner
party.

PARA.2 Good manners have their origins in ancient history. For instance, it may be
seen as hygienic to cover your mouth when yawning. However, centuries ago the act
of yawning was believed to be the soul leaving one's body, allowing evil spirits to enter.
The belief was that covering the mouth kept the soul inside the body. The habit of
saying 'Bless you' when someone sneezes dates back to the time of Pope Gregory the
First. He commanded that anyone who sneezed should be blessed in case they had
contracted the plague, which was a deadly disease at that time.

PARA.3 Manners are often used as a means to judge people. For example, in Western
culture, one is judged by the way one uses one's cutlery at the dinner table. However,
there are some cultures that use their hands to eat their food. In most African cultures,
a child is expected to address adults with a certain level of formality, regardless of their
relationship with them. Not using a title when addressing adults is considered to be
highly insulting, yet in some cultures it is acceptable to address an adult by his or her
first name. It is also a sign of respect not to look an elder in the eye but this may not
necessarily be so in other cultures. In Kenya and Nigeria, when greeting a person, it is
the norm to ask about their general well-being. Skipping this part is considered very

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poor manners. In some cultures, presenting a gift to someone should be done with the
right hand or both hands, but never with the left hand alone. The question is, whose
manners are correct?

PARA.4 In a multicultural society like South Africa, the question of etiquette can be
challenging when trying to understand one another. Therefore, with the many distinct
cultural groups that make up this nation, the entire point of etiquette is to promote
smooth social relations. If used correctly, manners can unite people rather than cause
conflict. This can be achieved if South Africans are willing to understand or learn about
the behaviour of the many groups of people who live in this country. If not used
correctly, different understandings of etiquette across cultures can affect everything
from your relationship with others to your ability to get a job.

PARA.5 Research by a communication company, Commiceo (2018), has found that

there can be discrimination at job interviews due to differences in etiquette. The
company noted how things such as eye contact or mentioning the names of important
people during the interview, can be interpreted very differently. It further reports that
while many cultures in Europe, North America and Asia emphasise the importance of
punctuality, many other cultures do not engage in the same type of clock-watching.

PARA.6 To speak loudly and clearly may be viewed as a positive quality and not a sign
of disrespect in the Western world. However, in many other countries, like Malaysia,
people believe that speaking softly is a good quality. Therefore, instead of judging
someone because they do something in a certain way, it is important to understand the
reasons for their behaviour and actions. We must remember that our ancestors
developed etiquette over the years to foster social harmony and keep conflict at a
minimum.

Source Adapted: Sunday Times, Lifestyle, 27January 2019, Accessed 31 March 2023

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SECTION A: Integrated Content and Text-Based Questions

Read the text above and answer the following questions.

Each question relates to the specific paragraph indicated.

Question 1 – Paragraph 1 - 14 Marks

1 Quote in full the one sentence in Paragraph 1 that 1 mark
summarises what the writer maintains good manners are.

2 The Collins dictionary is a Noun Phrase. 2 marks

Divide or analyse the phrase into its two constituent parts.

3 “in a particular group” and “in a specific setting” are 2 marks

prepositional phrases.
Write out the completive elements of each phrase.

4 What two functions of language can best describe the text? 2 marks

5 Name the two features or characteristics of language that are 2 marks

clearly illustrated by the text.

6 In Paragraph 1, the author provides a dictionary definition of

“Etiquette”.
a) Referring to this definition, define Etiquette in your own 1 mark
words.
b) What reading strategy did you use to answer question 1 mark
6a above?

7 Identify three verbs that are in the progressive or continuous 3 marks

form/tense in the first paragraph.

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Question 2 – Paragraph 2 – 10 Marks

1. What is the main verb in the sentence “Good manners have their 1 mark
origin in ancient history”?

2. Explain the type of concord between the subject and the main verb 2 marks
of the sentence “Good manners have their origin in ancient history.”

3 Identify two examples of signposting language in paragraph 2. 2 marks

4 Two examples of signposting language occur in paragraph 2. 2 marks

Explain their function in the sentence.

5 Which three phrases in Paragraph 2 indicate that manners are 3 marks

dictated by old/pre-existing ideas and beliefs?

Question 3 – Paragraph 3 - 6 Marks

1 “In most African Cultures” is a prepositional phrase.

From this phrase, identify the following: 6 marks
a) The adjective
b) The noun
c) The form of the noun
d) The quantifier
e) The preposition
f) The function of the prepositional phrase contained in the
sentence

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Question 4 – Paragraph 4 - 10 Marks

1. “are willing” is a verb phrase. 1 mark

What tense is it expressing?

2 Which two ideas are logically connected by the use of the word 2
“Therefore” at the beginning of sentence 2 in paragraph 4? marks

3 The same modal auxiliary is used several times in this paragraph.

a) Identify the word, and (1 Mark) 3
b) Explain why it is used. (2 Marks) marks
4 In your own words, summarise Paragraph 4 in 4 sentences 4
marks

Question 5 – Paragraph 5 - 8 Marks

1 “Research by a communication company” is a Noun Phrase. 3 marks

From this phrase identify the following:

a) The two constituent parts.

b) The phrase that post modifies the head noun.
c) The adjective in the identified noun phrase.

2 Explain why capital letters have been used for the words Europe, 1 mark
North America, and Asia.

3 Which two words in Paragraph 5 clearly indicate the different ideas 2 marks
diverse cultures have about the importance of time?

4 Explain the two different ideologies of time implied by the words 2 marks
identified in the Question above

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Question 6 – 12 Marks

1 a) In what publication and section did this article appear 2 marks

b) What reading strategy did you use to answer question 1a
above?

2 If you had to listen to someone reading the article out loud, at what 2 marks
stage in the listening process would you:

a) Give feedback to indicate that you have understood what you

heard.
b) Sort facts from opinion and determine the presence or
absence of bias and prejudice.

3 Being a good listener will enable you to engage in critical listening. 3 marks
Explain in your own words three reasons for critically listening to
an audio version of this text.

4 Post-listening allows you to reflect on the text you have listened to, 5 marks
if you were listening to this text on a radio talk show, mention five
reflective activities you can engage in during the post-listening
stage.

TOTAL FOR SECTION A: 60 MARKS

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SECTION B - Essay Writing

Write a discursive essay of at least six paragraphs (about 2/3 pages/1000 words)
that responds to the question below:

Why is it important for schools and families to actively promote the teaching of
social and cultural skills?

Your essay should consider the following:

• An understanding or some relevant background of social and cultural skills and
why they are necessary.
• Why you consider it important for schools to actively promote the teaching of social
and cultural skills.
• Any positive impact of teaching social and cultural skills within the school
environment.
• Why you consider it important for families to actively promote the teaching of social
and cultural skills.
• The families role in shaping a child's social and cultural development.
• Why both school and family should be involved.
• Any challenges or counterarguments that may arise regarding the active promotion
of social and cultural skills.

Read the following guidelines to structure your essay:

1. Use the question as your topic,

2. Do not make use of any headings,
3. Ensure that your essay is coherent and grammatically correct.
4. Proofread and edit before you submit, and
5. Try to keep to the prescribed word count.
6. Remember to use the correct essay format:

• one paragraph for your introduction,

• one paragraph for the conclusion, and
• the remaining paragraphs for your discussion of the points.

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NOTE:
You will be assessed on the following criteria:

CONTENT: 25
LANGUAGE 10
STRUCTURE: 05

Any use of external sources must support your argument and be

acknowledged through references and in a bibliography or you will
be penalised.

TOTAL FOR SECTION B: 40 MARKS

TOTAL MARKS for PAPER: 100 MARKS

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