Part 1: Subjective questions

Question 1.
(a)The similarities in word used in English and German suggest they originate from the same
family. State the language family and provide example.
Language family: .......................................................
Example of word.
English:........................ German:........................... (4 marks)
(b)Elaborate two properties of language. (4 marks)
Part 1: Subjective questions.
Question 2.
(a) Nonverbal Code enhance the verbal message in human communication. With reference to a
type of Nonverbal Code, explain how this is use. (4 marks)
(b) Writing is superior to speech. With reference to two features of writing, justify whether you
agree or disagree with the statement.
Feature:___________________________________________________________________________
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Feature:___________________________________________________________________________
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_______________ (4 marks)

Part 1: Subjective questions

Question 1.
(a)The similarities in word used in English and German suggest they originate from the same
family. State the language family and provide example.
Language family: .......................................................
Example of word.
English:........................ German:........................... (4 marks)
(b)Elaborate two properties of language. (4 marks)

Part 1: Subjective questions.

Question 2:
(a) Identify the speech organs below....(sorry, got this image from google image, so, just use it as
your reference + answer) (4 marks)
(b) State the difference between voiced and voiceless sounds and provide an example for each by
observing the place and manner of articulation.
Voicless sound is produced when the glottis is apart and the airstream flows freely from the lungs to
the oral cavity or the vocal tract...
voiced sound is produced when the glottis is closed and the airstream forces its way through which
causes the glottis to vibrate....
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Example:
Voiced:.................................. Voiceless:..................................... (4 marks)
(c) Transcribe the following words.
i) box : ...............
ii) bird : .....................
iii) pen : ..........................
iv) banner : .....................
v) record (noun) : .......................
vi) record (verb) : ............................
vii) animal : ..............................
viii) communicate : ............................. (4 marks)