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WSP511S - WRITING FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2024 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHnOLOGY
FACULTY OF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOR OF ENGLISH AND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BENL
LEVEL: 7
COURSE CODE: WSP511S
COURSE NAME: WRITING FORSPECIFIC
PURPOSES
SESSION: JULY 2024
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER: THEORY
MARKS: 100
FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) MS. A. NGHIKEMBUA
MODERATOR: DR. M. MHENE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer all questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Make sure your name and surname, question number and the date
appears on the answer script.
4. Please ensure that your writing is legible, neat and presentable.
THIS EXAMINATION PAPER CONSISTS OF 3 PAGES
(Including this front page)
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Question 1
Total Marks [10]
2.1) For each of the following sentences, circle the correct word choice:
1.) We discussed the multiple literary (illusions/allusions) within the text.
2.) (Among/Between) me and you, I think Kallie won the contest.
3.) She had too (many/much) sweaters in her closet.
4.) Alex was (to/too) excited to sleep.
5.) (Their/They're/There) going to the amusement park tomorrow.
6.) The sugar had a negative (effect/affect) on the science experiment.
7.) Nicole has (fewer/less) shoes than Sara.
8.) The gas prices continue to (raise/rise).
9.) Michael (hanged/hung) the picture for his mother.
10.) Cindy, (lay/lie) the book on the table.
Question 2
Total Marks [4]
3.1 Create a thesis statement based on the following information
Topic: You have won the lottery and can choose to travel anywhere in the world. Write about one
place you would like to visit and explain why you'd like to travel there.
Supporting sentences:
a) I would travel to France because I love French food.
b) Paris is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and I would like to see it.
c) I would like to practice my French and become more fluent.
Question 3
Total Marks [20]
4.1 Identify whether the following sentences are simple, compound or complex sentences. Also,
mention which of the clauses is the main clause and the subordinate clause.
a) I did not know that this food was meant only for the staff.
b) She is innocent, so she has appealed to the court.
c) If you are not ready with the song, it is better to let them know.
d) She will come home or I will stay back at her place.
e) In the evening, I am going to the park.
f) The sun looks amazing today.
g) I remember the day that we met very well.
h) Nithi is not keeping well, yet she decided to go to work.
i) After they reach the hotel, they will inform us.
j) We are going to the park.
Question 4
Total Marks [20]
5.1 Combine the following sentences using a coordinating conjunction or a conjunctive adverb to
form compound sentences.
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a) My mother is sick. My mother is going to the doctor.
b) Jibin has gone to Hyderabad. Jibin has not found any jobs yet.
c) Nalini was not satisfied with her birthday dress. Nalini wore it anyway.
d) Jaffar called me yesterday. I was not able to attend his call.
e) Tina had to present the paper today. Nancy volunteered to do it.
f) It was raining the whole day. We decided to go to the park.
g) Firoz will pick you up. We will book a cab for you.
h) Nobody knew where to go. We asked some random people for directions to the hills.
i) Let them know. You will have to suffer the consequences.
j) My mom was cleaning the house. I helped with the plates.
Question 5
Total Marks [46]
Smoking in public places should be banned
Content 36, Structure 10,
End of Question Paper
Total marks [100]
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