, ENG1514 ASSIGNMENT 1 ANSWERS - DUE DATE : APRIL 2026
SECTION A:
KNOWLEDGE-BASED QUESTIONS
Question 1 (2 marks)
The author uses both verbal communication and written communication in the text. Verbal
communication is reflected through the conversational tone, where the author engages the
reader as if speaking directly to them. Written communication is evident in the structured
format of the text, which uses paragraphs and sentences to convey meaning clearly and
effectively (Tutorial Letter 501, 2025).
Question 2
2a) (1 mark)
The sentences all contain subject–verb agreement errors, where the verb does not correctly
correspond with the subject in number (singular or plural) (Tutorial Letter 501, 2025).
2b) (5 marks)
i. Two of my siblings live in the Western Cape.
ii. The students who live in the hostel have no bicycle.
iii. Bongani and Thabo are travelling next week.
iv. Lungile drinks two litres of water every morning.
v. One of the lecturers has been promoted.
SECTION A:
KNOWLEDGE-BASED QUESTIONS
Question 1 (2 marks)
The author uses both verbal communication and written communication in the text. Verbal
communication is reflected through the conversational tone, where the author engages the
reader as if speaking directly to them. Written communication is evident in the structured
format of the text, which uses paragraphs and sentences to convey meaning clearly and
effectively (Tutorial Letter 501, 2025).
Question 2
2a) (1 mark)
The sentences all contain subject–verb agreement errors, where the verb does not correctly
correspond with the subject in number (singular or plural) (Tutorial Letter 501, 2025).
2b) (5 marks)
i. Two of my siblings live in the Western Cape.
ii. The students who live in the hostel have no bicycle.
iii. Bongani and Thabo are travelling next week.
iv. Lungile drinks two litres of water every morning.
v. One of the lecturers has been promoted.
