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QUESTION 3: SYNTAX AND INFORMATION STRUCTURE
3.1. (i) Construct a compound sentence in your language
(ii) Identify the clauses from the sentence in (i).
(iii) Give the joining word from the sentence in (i).
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3.2. Negative morphemes are parts of words that express negation, meaning they show
something is not true, not happening, or the opposite of something. Write THREE (3) types of
negative morphemes and give ONE (1) example from your home language.
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3.3. Give a word in your home language with similar linguistic properties to any language of your
choice that is different from your language, either English, isiZulu, Xhosa, Setswana, etc. Which
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means you will provide the word in your language and the chosen language.
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Step 1:Q^3.1: Construct a compound sentence
Example in English: I went to the store, and I bought some bread.
Step 2:Q^3.1: Identify the clauses
Clause 1: I went to the store. Clause 2: I bought some bread.
Step 3:Q^3.1: Give the joining word
The joining word is 'and'.
Q^3.1: Final Answer
A compound sentence is constructed, its clauses are identified, and the joining word is provided.
Step 5:Q^3.2: Type 1: Prefix negative morpheme
Example in isiZulu: 'a-' as in 'angithandi' (I do not like).
Step 6:Q^3.2: Type 2: Suffix negative morpheme
Example in Setswana: '-e' as in 'ga ke je' (I do not eat).
Step 7:Q^3.2: Type 3: Infix negative morpheme
Example in Xhosa: '-nga-' as in 'andingathandi' (I do not like).
Q^3.2: Final Answer
Three types of negative morphemes with examples from home languages are provided.
Step 9:Q^3.3: Provide a word in your home language and another language with similar properties
Example: isiZulu 'amanzi' (water) and Setswana 'metse' (water) both are nouns referring to water.
Q^3.3: Final Answer
A word with similar linguistic properties is given in two different languages.
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