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Varieties Of English Question Paper

Varieties Of English

Course:Bachelor Of Education English

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2007

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2006/2007
SECOND SEMESTER EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR
OF EDUCATION AND BACHELOR ARTS
AEN 401: VARIETIES OF ENGLISH
DATE: Tuesday 16 January 2007
TIME: 9.00a.m-l1.00a.m
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Answer question ONE and any TWO other questions.
1. (a) With an examples for each, describe 5 grammatical differences between
ENGENG and Kenyan English.
[15 marks]
(b) With two examples for each, describe 3 lexical differences between NAMENG
andENGENG.
(c) Distinguish between dialect and accent.
[5 marks]
2. With examples, explain what is meant by the following terms:
(i)
Incidental variation
(ii)
Systematic variation
(iii)
Borrowing
(iv)
Lexical addition
(v)
Morphosyntectic variation.
[2 marks]
3. Discuss the notion of standardization.
[20 marks]
4. Using your own examples, discuss language variation as determined by
(i)
Sex
(ii)
Medium
(iii)
Attitude
[20 marks]
5. (a) With specific examples, discuss how American English differs from ENGENG in
spelling and pronunciation.
[14 marks]
(b) With the aid of a diagram, explain the major components of language in terms of
use and systems.
[6 marks]
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