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WSP511S - WRITING FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES - 1ST OPP - JUNE 2025 |
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nAmlBIA unlVERSITY
OF SCIEnCE Ano TECHn OLOGY
FACULTYOF COMMERCE, HUMAN SCIENCEAND EDUCATION
DEPARTMENTOF COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGES
QUALIFICATION: BACHELOROF ENGLISHAND LINGUISTICS
QUALIFICATION CODE: 07BENL
LEVEL:5
COURSECODE:WSP511S
COURSENAME: WRITING FORSPECIFIC
PURPOSES
SESSION:MAY/JUNE 2025
DURATION: 3 HOURS
PAPER:THEORY
MARKS: 100
FIRSTOPPORTUNITYEXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER
EXAMINER(S) DR. ANNELI NGHIKEMBUA
MODERATOR: PROF.M MHENE
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Answer ALL the questions.
2. Read all the questions carefully before answering.
3. Number the answers clearly
THIS EXAMINATION PAPERCONSISTSOF 3 PAGES
(Including this front page)
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Question 1
Total Marks [14]
2.1. Identify the verbs in the following sentences. Say whether they are transitive (T) or
intransitive (I).
[10]
a) The Nile River flows into the East.
b) The sun rose.
c) Your hands are dirty.
d) She is reading her mail.
e) He has set his hair with gel.
2.2. For each transitive verb identified, indicate the object.
[4]
Question 2:
Total Marks [16]
Creative writers often use imageries in their work. With relevant examples briefly discuss
what imageries are.
Question 3:
Total Marks [10]
3.1) 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 4:
Total Marks [15]
Readthe following sentences provided below and identify the type of tenses.
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1. Damon drinks coffee every morning.
2. The boy got up late and missed the bus.
3. My mother goes to pray in the temple.
4. The team is playing very well.
5. The school will be closed for winter break.
6. Leonard graduated from college last year.
7. The baby has eaten all the chips.
8. Have you read Pride and Prejudice?
9. The train has just left the station.
10. The sick child has been sleeping for three hours.
11. They have known each other for a long time.
12. Sam was going to school.
13. When I went there, Bucky was playing video games.
14. The workers have been working on the building for a long time.
15. Penny had done her homework when her parents came back.
Question 5:
Total Marks [10]
Read the following short letter from your friend and respond accordingly.
Dear friend
How are you? Would you like to go to the theatre? There is a comedy show on Friday at 5
pm. Pleasetell me if you can come.
From,
Peter
Question 6:
Total Marks [35]
Some believe that is the responsibility of people to take care of the environment. Others say
it is the government that should take care of the environment. In not more than two pages
essay in which you discuss both views and state your opinion.
Topic [2], introduction [3}, content [23}, conclusion [3}, layout [4]
End of Question Paper
Total marks [100]