ACADEMIC PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH FOR

STUDENT TEACHERS
Assignment 01
Unique no. 779426

Tutorial Letter 501/3/2021 EST1501

Name: Genevieve

Surname: Paul

Assignment Number: 779426

Unique Number: 01

Due Date: 12-May-2021

Student Number: 44881932

Group Number: EST1501-21-ALL

Lecturers: ganif@unisa.ac.za

(012) 429 2092

niemamm@unisa.ac.za

(012) 429 4587

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Question 1

Re-write the passage and insert all the capital letters and punctuation marks in
the correct place.

Answer 1

Well-developed Reading and Viewing skills are central to successful learning

across the curriculum. Reading is very important for children who will be using
English as the LoLT in Grade 4. They will need to be able to read and write in
their other subjects and use English textbooks in the Intermediate Phase. This
will require high levels of literacy and especially a wide vocabulary in English.
Reading gives learners more exposure to their additional language. We know
from research that children’s vocabulary development is heavily dependent on
the amount of reading they do.

Question 2

Re-write each of the following sentences, by choosing the correct word in

brackets.

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Answer 2

2.1 The principal awarded the students with certificates of merit for
outstanding performance.
2.2 The neighbours in the community walk their dogs in the evening.
2.3 The student made sure to take breaks while he studied to ensure that
his attention levels remained optimum.
2.4 This dessert is complemented with a cup of pear juice.
2.5 The current situation is highly alarming due to the effects of Covid-19.

Question 3 (3.1 to 3.5)

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

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The table below shows a list of words taken from text A. Write down the
dictionary meaning of the word and the part of speech the word belongs to.
You might find that the word can belong to more than one part of speech and
have more than one meaning. To help you make a choice about the meaning
of the word and the part of speech the word belongs to, refer back to text A to
check how the word is used. Study our example for an illustration, of how to
answer this question.

Answer 3 (3.1 to 3.5)

Word Meaning Part of Speech

Example: Imbalance A situation in which noun
two or more things
are not treated the
same way, in a way
that is unfair/causes
problems.
3.1 Member a person, an animal or noun
a plant that belongs to
a particular group.
3.2 Assault the crime of attacking noun
somebody physically
3.3 Circulated when a liquid, gas or verb
air circulates or is
circulated, it moves
continuously around a
place or system
3.4 Reality the true situation and noun
the problems that
actually exist in life, in
contrast to how you
would like life to be
3.5 Intentionally deliberately adverb
(10)

Question 3 (3.6 to 3.10)

Now use each of the above words (3.1 to 3.5) in a sentence of your own. The
sentences you formulate do not have to be related to the text. You can
formulate any sentence using the words (3.1 to 3.5) above.

Label your answers as follows:

Example: There was an imbalance of power between the two parties.

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Answer 3 (3.6 to 3.10)

3.6 I went backstage to see if I could view my favourite member of the band
EXO.
3.7. The defendant has been charged with aggravated assault.
3.8 Vicious rumours are bound to circulate now that the crime has been
made public.
3.9 They say fantasy is better than reality, but we all must face the truth
sometime.
3.10 To this day, I still cannot fathom the depth of pain experienced that life is
intentionally lost through suicide.

Question 4

Match the term in column A with the correct description in column B.

Write your answers as follows:
4.1 A
4.2 B
The above are just examples of how we want you to write your answer and
are not the actual answers to the questions.

Answer 4

4.1 E
4.2 D
4.3 A
4.4 B
4.5 C

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 DECLARATION
I (full names):

Student number: Module: EST1501

1.
this rlgard.
2.
work, whether a printed source, the internet or any other source, I give the proper
acknowledgement and include a complete reference list.
3.
4. I did not allow and will not allow anyone to copy my work with the intention of submitting
it as his or her own work.

Signature
11 May 2021
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