FINAL PRACTICE ANSWER KEY

PART B: Paraphrasing (5 X 2 = 10 marks)

1. Arrange the documents you want to send in the order you want them to be received.

2. When it involves an important document, the receiver should call or e-mail the sender
to confirm upon receiving the fax.

3. According to Professor Silva Bisti, results have proven that saffron is good for the
health of our eyes.

4. In general, Americans detest math (Simon, 2003).

5. Paramjeet (2008) mentions that the management of the university has disallowed
every inside cafeteria to sell unhealthy food to the students.

SECTION II: THEORY (20 MARKS)

Part A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 X 10 = 10 marks)

1. A 6. A
2. D 7. D
3. D 8. A
4. B 9. C
5. B 10. B

Part B: Short Answer (10 marks)

1. Context, Message, Audience, Purpose and Product
[2 marks]

2. A piece of writing should be short, simple, concise, and straightforward

[2 marks]

3. Why did you choose to study abroad?

* Accept any suitable answers. Use your own discretion.

[2 marks]
SECTION III: GRAMMAR (30 MARKS)

Part A: Transitional Words (5 X 2 10 marks)

1. However

2. But

3. In fact

4. Furthermore

5. And/ Thus

Part C: Parallelism (1 X 10 = 10 marks)

Correct the following sentences by making them parallel in structure. Please

write your answer in the answer booklet.

1. Working in a team requires hard work, perseverance and

determination. (Mixed form- noun)

2. Queen Elizabeth IV tried to make clear laws that had precision and
were equitable.
OR

Queen Elizabeth IV tried to make clear, precise, and fair laws

(Adjectives)

3. Mother must either grant his request or incur his ill will. (Correlative
expression- Either/or)

4. My achievements in the research field are greater than my wife’s.

OR

My achievements in the research field are greater than my wife’s

achievements. (Clauses)

5. The engineer was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and
thoroughly. (Adverbs)
 6. Which part of plant has the greatest iodine sensitivity, i.e., to respond/
response to smallest amount of iodine? (Adjectives)

7. Models should eat moderately, and should exercise weekly to keep

slim.
OR

Models should eat in small amount, and do weekly exercises to keep

slim. (Clauses)

8. During the 1980’s, science was taught by the textbook method; now it
is taught by the laboratory method. (Verbs)

9. In order to produce good research paper, you must take particular care
in the preparation of your materials and methods, of your
bibliography, and of your index. (Clauses)

10. The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings,
pronunciations, correct spellings, irregular verbs and abbreviations.
(Plurality)
OR
The dictionary can be used for these purposes: to find word meanings,
to find word pronunciations, to find correct spellings, to find irregular
verbs and abbreviations. (Infinitive verbs + plurality)

Part B: Sentence Fragments (10 X 1 = 10 marks)

1. CS

2. F

3. F

4. CS

5. F

6. CS

7. CS
8. F

9. F

10. CS

SECTION IV: Writing (30 MARKS)

Conclusion 1 (Exterior specification)

Car 1 has comprehensive specifications such as electrical windows, door mirrors, air
conditioning, cruise control, rear view camera with Intelligent Park Assist, satellite navigation,
eight speaker audio package and seven airbags

Car 2 only has standard specifications such as air conditioning, alloy wheel, electrically
operated door mirrors and windows, an AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers and six
air bags.

Therefore, Car 1 has better interior specification as compared to Car 2.

Conclusion 2 (Comfort)

Car 2 is fun to drive, deals well with bumps and potholes and is composed and controlled
during cornering and braking. It also has a very engaging interface that encourages efficient
driving.

Car 1 has balanced driving control but the suspension is weak, resulting in thumps and
bumps being felt and heard in the vehicle when encountering potholes. Also, while the
steering is precise, it gives no feedback to the driver.

Thus, Car 2 is much more comfortable to drive as compared to Car 1.

Conclusion 3 (Engine power and fuel efficiency)

Car 1 has stronger engine power with 134 horsepower. Fuel efficiency is 5.14L/100 km on
the road, an amazing feat for a hybrid car.

Car 2 has engine power of about 101 horsepower and fuel efficiency is 5.75 L/100 km.

Hence, Car 1 is better than Car 2 in terms of engine power and fuel efficiency.

Conclusion 4 (Speed)
Car 1 can accelerate from zero to 100km/h in 10.4 seconds, and has a top speed of 180
km/h.
Similarly, Car 2 has a top speed of 180km/h as well, however car 2 can only reach 100km/h
from a standing start in 12.5 seconds.

Obviously, Car 1 has much faster speed as compared to Car 2.

Recommendation
Car 1 has better exterior specifications, engine power, fuel efficiency and speed compared
to car 2.

Conclusion: 4 X 3 = 12 marks
Recommendation: 1 X 3 = 3 marks
Grammar:15 marks