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The use of formative assessments
Question 7
One of the factors that can inhibit reading is the false notion that a first reading must result in immediate understanding. Write a well-substantiated paragraph of ten lines in which you agree or disagree with the statement. Provide suitable reasons to support your argument.
(10 marks)
Question 6
The intelligibility of a text depends largely on diction used, which plays a significant role in conveying the intended message correctly and effectively.
6.1 Read the text below and determine whether the appropriate diction was used in the correspondence. Provide a suitable reason for your answer. (5 marks)
Dear lecture
I am very upset for the 20% mark allocated to my assignment. I am wondering if the lecture marked my assignment or just make a guess. I want this assignment marked as soon as possible.
6.2 Rewrite the text in question 6.1 and provide the appropriate diction that should have been
used in the correspondence. (5 marks)
Question 5
Modals verbs are meant to indicate the purpose of an action for listeners. Therefore, using a modal verb implies that a particular kind of action is expected. List and state the purpose of the modal verbs used in the following paragraph: (4 marks)
"In this province, we will be very strict when it comes to the wearing of masks. If people don't have masks they should not be allowed to commute. As the department in the province, we are going to go to [sic] taxi ranks to make sure these innovations are introduced. Taxi ranks should also be kept clean. No taxi should be a carrier of the corona virus; every taxi must be cleaned before and after every trip," he said.
Buti Mkonza, chairperson of SANTACO said the programme would be launched at different ranks across the province.
Source:https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/news/south-africa/2020-05-07-randburg-taxi-rankbecomes-first-taxi-rank-to-receive-sanitising-booth/ Accessed June 25, 2020
In your own words define the meaning of term rhyme. (2 marks)
Question 3
The listening process involves the use of either top-down and bottom-up strategies.
Identify the strategy used in each of the following scenarios. (4 marks)
3.1 Grade 3 learners listen to a teacher’s instruction on how to make a kite.
3.2 Audiences listening to a radio talk show debate on strategies to implement at schools to
prevent the spread of corona virus amongst learners.
3.3 Mourners listen to a programme director reading an obituary of a family member at a
memorial service.
3.4 Students listen to a lecture on derivational morphology.
Question 2
State whether each of the following statement is TRUE or FALSE and give a suitable reason for your answer.
2.1 Listening to music on the radio might be considered as an example of passive listening.
(2 marks)
2.2 Listening for assonance in a poem is an example of the bottom-up strategies.
(2 marks)
2.3 Punctuation plays no role in facilitating listening comprehension. (2 marks)
2.4 The third phase of listening is not associated with the process of recalling and creative interpretation. (2 marks)
2.5 Tone is defined as the use of informal language in a written text. (2 marks)
In your own words, explain what you understand by the following concepts.
1.1 Phoneme (2 marks)
1.2 Diction (2 marks)
1.3 Register (2 marks)
A person recently affected by traumatic experiences would not be able to listen effectively. What are the possible barriers such a person is facing? Also, explain how these barriers can be minimized
One of the abilities that decide one’s productivity is the ability to manage time. Discuss any 5 time-management skills that can help people improve their productivity.
