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ESY611S - ENGLISH SYNTAX - 1ST OPP - NOV 2024 |
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nAm I BI A u n IVE RS ITV
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCESAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION:BACHELOROF ENGLISHAND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATIONCODE: 07BAEN
LEVEL: 7
COURSECODE: ESY611S
COURSENAME: ENGLISHSYNTAX
SESSION:
NOVEMBER 2024
PAPER:
THEORY
DURATION: 3 HOURS
MARKS:
100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) Ms L. Perestrelo
MODERATOR: Dr. C. Sibalatani
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Write clearly and neatly.
3. Number the answers clearly.
PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS
1. Examination paper
2. Examination script
THIS QUESTION PAPERCONSISTSOF _3_ PAGES(Including this front page}
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Question 1
A clause consists of several essential elements. List these elements, define each
one, and construct a sentence for each element, clearly underlining the element to
illustrate its function. [5 marks for listing, 5 marks for defining and 5 marks for
underlining]
(15)
Question 2
(a) Provide a concise definition of syntax and what it deals with.
(5)
(b) Discuss the significance of syntax in the overall study of language.
(5)
(c) Contrast syntax with grammar, and provide specific examples to illustrate the
differences. [Contrast 6 marks, 2 marks for each example]
(10)
Question 3
Analyze each of the sentences below by drawing a tree diagram and labeling each
part according to phrase structure rules.
(a) His friends discussed the results during lunch.
(10)
(b) The students presented their findings at the conference.
(10)
Question 4
The following passage contains multiple comma splices and run-on sentences.
Identify and correct five sentence errors by rewriting the passage. For each error,
provide an explanation of why the original construction is incorrect and how the
correction enhances the structure and clarity of the passage.
(1OJ
Passage:
The rain started pouring heavily, the streets flooded quickly. John ran to his car he
forgot his keys inside the house, he cursed under his breath. He had no choice but to
run back, the wind was howling fiercely. His shoes were soaked by the time he
reached the door, he was shivering from the cold, but he didn't stop, he had a
meeting in ten minutes and he was already late.
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Question 5
Explain four different types of sentence structures. For each type, provide a
sentence that exemplifies that structure.
(2.5x4= 10)
Question 6
Write a detailed essay identifying the two types of clauses in English. Distinguish
their differences and provide your own sentences to illustrate each type.
(25)
END OF QUESTION PAPER
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