Engl 322:Varieties Of English Question Paper
Engl 322:Varieties Of English
Course:Education
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2013
VARIETIES OF ENGLISH (ENGL 322) 2nd trimester 2013
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 2''nd ''TRIMESTER 2013 (SCHOOL BASED) EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : EDUCATION
UNIT CODE : ENGL 322
UNIT TITLE : VARIETIES OF ENGLISH
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions:
Answer any three questions.
Question One
Describe the differences between British Standard English and American Standard English in the following domains.
Sound
Vocabulary
Grammar
(20mks)
Question Two
Examine the methods by which politeness is expressed in Indian English as explained by Kachru and Kachru.
(12mks)
Describe gender distinctions in Indian English.
(8mks)
Question Three
Explain the following
Formal English.
(5mks)
Informal English.
(5mks)
What is the influence the S.M.S (short message service) on written English in Kenya?
(10mks)
Question Four
Discuss the East African variety English in relation to
Phonology
Grammar
Vocabulary
(20mks)
Question Five
Discuss phonological and syntactic characteristics of Nigerian variety of English. (20mks)
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