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ESY611S - ENGLISH SYNTAX - 1ST OPP - NOVEMBER 2023 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEn CE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCE AND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BENL
LEVEL: 6
COURSE CODE: ESY611S
COURSE NAME: ENGLISH SYNTAX
SESSION:
NOVEMBER 2023
PAPER:
THEORY
DURATION:
3 HOURS
MARKS:
100
EXAMINER{S)
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION
Ms C. Sibalatani
MODERATOR: Prof N. Fredericks
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 PAPER CONSISTS OF _2_ PAGES {Including this front page)
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Question 1
Describe the relationship between Syntax and the following levels of language analysis.
(a} Morphology
(10}
(b} Phonology
(10}
(c} Semantics
(10}
Question 2
Name the elements of clause structure. For each of the elements write a sentence in which
you underline that element.
(2x5= 10)
Question 3
Leech et al (1982} has identified the major and common clause pattern (SPOCA}. Distinguish
the patterns in the sentences below.
(10)
(a} Jesus wept.
(b) He paid him the money.
(c} She hugged her.
(d} They called him a monster.
(e} The doctor treated him at home.
Question 4
By adhering to the phrase structure rules, draw a tree diagram analysing the following
sentence.
The boy helped the man in a wheelchair.
(10}
Question 5
Briefly explain the difference between Universal Grammar and Specific Grammar.
(10}
Question 6
Write a detailed essay on the three different types of Grammar.
(30}
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