How often Language as a system is asked

Where it was asked

• Supp 202410 marks
• Oct/Nov 202215 marks
• Oct/Nov 202115 marks

The questions

1. Supp 2024, Q1.12 marks

   For each statement below, indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason to justify your answer. Consider the claim that describing language as a system of rules means a set of rules applies to all languages, but that these rules do not include orthography. State whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason for your answer.

2. Supp 2024, Q1.22 marks

   For each statement below, indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason to justify your answer. Consider the claim that the study of the physiological qualities of speech sounds is known as phonology. State whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason for your answer.

3. Supp 2024, Q1.32 marks

   For each statement below, indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason to justify your answer. Consider the claim that understanding the word 'blackboard' as a combination of two words requires drawing on knowledge of syntax. State whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason for your answer.

4. Supp 2024, Q1.42 marks

   For each statement below, indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason to justify your answer. Consider the claim that pragmatics can best be described as the actual meaning of words used in oral or written language. State whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason for your answer.

5. Supp 2024, Q1.52 marks

   For each statement below, indicate whether it is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason to justify your answer. Consider the claim that multilingualism and multiculturalism in South Africa have led to more than one variety of English. State whether this statement is TRUE or FALSE and give a reason for your answer.