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Eng 121:Structure Of English April 2011 Question Paper

Eng 121:Structure Of English April 2011

Course:Bachelor Of Education Science

Institution: Kabarak University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KABARAK UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
2010/2011 ACADEMIC YEAR
FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF EDUCATION SCIENCE
COURSE CODE: ENG 121

INSTRUCTIONS:
1. There are TWO sections in this question paper. (A & B)
2. Question ONE in section A, is compulsory.
3. Choose any TWO questions in section B

SECTION A - (COMPULSORY- 40 MARKS)
QUESTION 1
(a) Explain any two definitions of the term “word” and state their shortcomings. (8 marks)
(b) Using appropriate examples, discuss the meaning of the following terms. (6 marks)
(i) Prefix
(ii) Suffix
(iii) Lexeme
(c) Differentiate with suitable illustrations the concepts of inflection and derivation and
their realization in English. (12 marks)
(d) Discuss how lexical verbs differ from auxiliaries. (8 marks)
SECTION B

QUESTION 2
(a) Construct sentences that have the following structures. (4 marks)
(i) NP lArticle + Adjective + Noun
VP lAuxiliary + Main verb + Adverb
(ii) NP lDemonstrative + Noun
VP lVerb + Noun
(b) Explain the difference between a phrase and a clause using clear examples. (4 marks)
(c) Make short detailed notes on each of the following English concepts. (12 marks)
(i) Number
(ii) Voice
(iii) Gender

QUESTION 3
(a) Use examples to distinguish between compound and complex sentences. (8 marks)
(b) Discuss with suitable illustrations the terms below as they relate to the English verb.
(10 marks)
(i) Mood
(ii) Tense and aspect
(c) Write a sentence using a modal auxiliary to illustrate each of these meanings. (4 marks)
(i) Permission
(ii) Possibility
(iii) Certainty
(iv) Obligation

QUESTION 4
(a) Clearly explain the following word-formation processes and give appropriate examples.
(9 marks)
(i) Borrowing
(ii) Blending
(iii) Coinage
(b) Make short notes on the English concepts below; (6 marks)
(i) Case in nouns
(ii) Gradability in adjectives
(c) Each of the verbs can be used transitively and intransitively. Write two sentences using
each of the given verbs as transitive and intransitive. (4 marks)
(i) gave
(ii) speaks
(d) “Those pirates hijacked the ship themselves.” Underline the two pronouns and identify the
class of pronouns they belong to. (1 mark)

Eng 121:Structure Of English April 2011 Question Paper

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