Ask AI on The Internet
Question: ENG1502 ASSIGNMENT 02 – 2025 Question 1 1.1 The alphabet m is a bilabial sound because it is articulated on both the upper and lower lip. Provide words that contain the places of articulation provided below and state why each has been given their name. Do not forget to underline the alphabet that produces the sound. a) Palatal b) Alveolar c) Labio-dental d) Velar e) Dental f) Glottal (12 Marks) Question 2 Languages are known for borrowing words from one another. 2.1 In your own words, explain what you understand by the process of borrowing words from one language to another. (2 marks) 2.2 Provide four words which illustrate the effect of borrowing on pronunciation. For example, in the word ‘ballet’ which has been borrowed from French, the final ‘t’ is silent in French, yet most people tend to pronounce the ‘t’ in English. (8 marks) 2.3 Provide four words from two languages, which have been borrowed from another language and show how the spelling of the borrowed words has been changed in the borrowing language. Indicate the language from which the borrowed words originate. (8 marks) (Remember to provide an English explanation to the meaning of the word). Question 3 3.1 Ambiguity refers to a situation where a word, phrase, sentence is open to more than one possible interpretation. The following statement can be interpreted in two ways that are ambiguous. A thief hijacked a woman with a gun. a. Explain the ambiguity in the statement above. (4 Marks) b. Provide your own statement that shows ambiguity and explain what makes it ambiguous. (6 Marks) Question 4 4.1 Identify the morphological elements that make up each of the following words. I. Irreplaceable II. Misinterpretations (2 Marks) 4.1 The meaning of the word ‘Release’ can differ depending on contexts. Write TWO grammatically correct sentences in which you use the word to convey different meanings. Provide an explanation of the meaning of the word in each sentence and state its part of speech. (4 Marks) 4.2 The part of speech of the word can have an influence on how syllables are stressed when the word is pronounced. Use your knowledge of stress placement and indicate the syllables that are stressed when the word ‘release’ is used as a verb and as a noun. (4 marks) Question 5 To answer this question, you need to study and understand Unit 6 of your Study Guide (TUT501). In this unit you are introduced to the concepts of semantics and pragmatics which focus on how individual words, phrases and sentences in a language are used to convey different kinds of meanings. An example of this are statements that have connotative or denotative meanings. The texts below contain statements that can be interpreted connotatively or denotatively. 5.1 The following text contains expressions that have denotative and connotative meanings. PFLOYD, HEUNA If you thought Kuga was on fire, You haven't tried Our flame-grilled PERi-PERi chicken Do you "Recall" the last time you had "fire" on your mouth? Fire it Up! Nando's. Identify two expressions and explain their denotative and connotative meanings. (10 marks) (GRAND TOTAL = 50 MARKS
Certainly! Here is a comprehensive guide on how to answer each question for your ENG1502 ASSIGNMENT 02. Please remember to **write your answers in your own words** and ensure you follow your institution’s guidelines on plagiarism and referencing. --- ### Question 1 #### 1.1 Places of Articulation For each, provide: - An example word, with the relevant letter/sound underlined. - A brief explanation of the place of articulation. --- **a) Palatal** **Word**: _y_ard **Explanation**: The *palatal* sound is produced when the middle of the tongue touches the hard palate (the roof of the mouth). The /j/ sound (as in 'yes') is a common English palatal sound. --- **b) Alveolar** **Word**: _t_op **Explanation**: Alveolar sounds are made when the tongue touches the alveolar ridge (just behind the upper teeth). In 'top,' the /t/ is an alveolar sound. --- **c) Labio-dental** **Word**: _f_an **Explanation**: Labio-dental sounds are produced by touching the bottom lip to the upper teeth. The /f/ sound in 'fan' is labio-dental. --- **d) Velar** **Word**: _g_ate **Explanation**: Velar sounds are made by raising the back of the tongue to the soft palate (velum). The /g/ in 'gate' is a velar sound. --- **e) Dental** **Word**: _th_ink **Explanation**: Dental sounds are made when the tongue touches the teeth. The /θ/ sound (as in 'think') is a dental sound. --- **f) Glottal** **Word**: _h_at **Explanation**: Glottal sounds are produced using the glottis (space between the vocal cords). The /h/ in 'hat' is a glottal sound. --- ### Question 2 #### 2.1 Explain Borrowing Borrowing words from one language into another means taking words from one language and using them in another, often changing their pronunciation or spelling to fit the new language’s rules. --- #### 2.2 Words Showing Pronunciation Changes (Effect of Borrowing) Examples: 1. _Ballet_ (French) – In English, often pronounced with the 't' at the end, which is silent in French. 2. _Genre_ (French) – English speakers may pronounce the 'g' as /dʒ/, but in French, it's much softer (/ʒ/). 3. _Karaoke_ (Japanese) – In English, often pronounced as ‘carry-okey’, while in Japanese it is 'ka-ra-o-ke'. 4. _Pizza_ (Italian) – In Italian, the ‘z’ is pronounced /ts/, but in English often as /z/. --- #### 2.3 Spellings Changed in Borrowing Give the borrowed word, its meaning, the original language, and what the spelling was. 1. **Ketchup** (English, from Chinese 'ke-tsiap'): A tomato-based sauce. 2. **Mosquito** (English, from Spanish 'mosquito'): A small flying insect. 3. **Tsunami** (English, from Japanese '津波' [tsu-nami]): A large ocean wave caused by an underwater disturbance. 4. **Safari** (English, from Swahili 'safiri'): A journey or expedition, especially to observe animals in Africa. **Explanation of changes**: 'Ketchup' originated as 'ke-tsiap' but the spelling and pronunciation were changed in English. 'Mosquito' was kept the same but the pronunciation varies slightly. 'Tsunami' retained the spelling but is pronounced differently. "Safari" is pronounced differently in English. --- ### Question 3 #### 3.1 **a. Explain the Ambiguity:** The sentence "A thief hijacked a woman with a gun" is ambiguous because it can mean: - The thief used a gun to hijack the woman. - The thief hijacked a woman who had a gun. **b. Your Own Example and Explanation** Example: "I saw the man with a telescope." Ambiguity: - I used a telescope to see the man. - I saw a man who had a telescope. --- ### Question 4 #### 4.1 Morphological Elements I. **Irreplaceable** - ir- (prefix, 'not') - replace (root) - able (suffix, 'can be') II. **Misinterpretations** - mis- (prefix, 'wrongly') - interpret (root) - ation (noun suffix) - s (plural suffix) --- #### 4.2 Sentences Using ‘Release’ (Different Meanings) 1. "The film company will release the new movie next week." *Meaning*: To make available to the public (verb). 2. "After the earthquake, there was a sudden release of gas." *Meaning*: The act of letting something escape (noun). --- #### 4.3 Stress Patterns: ‘Release’ as Verb and Noun - As a verb: re**LEASE** (stress on second syllable) - As a noun: **RE**lease (stress on first syllable) --- ### Question 5 Pick **two** expressions and give denotative and connotative meanings. - **"on fire"** - Denotative: Literally burning with flames. - Connotative: Extremely good, exciting, or successful. - **"Recall"** - Denotative: To remember something or to call something back. - Connotative: Refers to the Ford Kuga car recall due to fires, also suggesting remembering a strong, spicy taste. --- **Total out of 50 marks. Remember to write in full sentences and edit for your own understanding. Good luck!**
Think your answer is better than the AI's? Post it below.
Other Most Relevant Posts:
Question Tags
If you want your question answered by an AI, click here.
Post your own comment or use AI: