**Unleashing Education's Power at Nelson Mandela U**

1.1 Refer to paragraph 1. (a) **Identify the modal verb used in paragraph 1 and explain its purpose in the context of the text. (2)** - The modal verb used in paragraph 1 is "can." Its purpose is to express possibility and potential, demonstrating how education has the power to enable individuals from various backgrounds to achieve significant accomplishments. E.g., “...education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” (b) **There is always a relationship between tone and purpose. Mention the tone used in paragraph 1 and provide a reason why (purpose) the speaker had to use this tone. Support your answer by citing an example from the text to substantiate your response. Pay careful attention to the correct use of language. (2)** - The tone used in paragraph 1 is **inspirational** and **motivational**. The purpose of this tone is to inspire hope and demonstrate the transformative power of education. An example supporting this is, “it is through education that the daughter of a peasant can become a doctor, that the son of a mineworker can become the head of a mine, that the child of farm workers can become the president of a great nation.” (c) **Identify a proper noun used in paragraph 1 and support your answer by explaining why you think this is a proper noun. (2)** - A proper noun used in paragraph 1 is "Nelson Mandela." This is a proper noun because it is the specific name of a significant historical figure, and proper nouns are used to denote particular individuals, places, or entities. 1.2 Refer to paragraph 2. **The underlined word is formed from the root ‘equal’. Discuss the changes that occurred.** - Since the original text excerpt does not explicitly provide an underlined word, I'm assuming you're referring to "equality." The root "equal" implies balance and fairness, and by adding the suffix "-ity," it turns into a noun denoting the state or quality of being equal, which emphasizes its focus on justice and impartiality within social contexts. 1.3 Refer to paragraph 3. **When listening to words, over and above the context in which a word has been used, syllabic stress also gives a clue whether a homonym has been used as a noun or a verb.** **(a) State whether the word ‘content’ has been used as a verb or a noun and underline the syllabic stress. (2)** - In the sentence, "especially given the gap in content knowledge," the word "content" has been used as a **noun**. The syllabic stress falls on the first syllable: **CONtent**. **(b) Construct another sentence in which the word ‘content’ shows a different meaning. Underline the syllabic stress and indicate whether the word has been used as a verb, noun, or adjective. (3)** - Sentence: "She had to content herself with the second prize." - **Syllabic stress:** con**TENT** - **Part of speech:** Verb 1.4 Refer to the whole text (TEXT A). **Language features used in a text always influence how that text is understood. Show your understanding of the following language features presented in the text by identifying each of them and giving reasons to support your answers.** **(a) Audience** - The audience for this text is likely **students, educators, and potential donors** or stakeholders in educational institutions. This is evident because the text discusses the mission and values of the university, the importance of education, and the challenges faced during the pandemic, all of which are relevant to these groups. **(b) Setting (4)** - The setting is both **temporal and institutional**. Temporally, it refers to the current period, highlighting the adjustments made during the COVID-19 pandemic. Institutionally, it is set within the context of Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University and its efforts to uphold its values of social justice and equality. This is supported by the mention of "online and mask-to-mask tuition," indicating a recent time frame, and the consistent focus on the university's mission. 1.5 **What listening strategy do you think listeners can use when listening to Text A? Give a reason to support your answer.** - A suitable listening strategy would be **active listening**. Active listening involves fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said. This is vital because the text includes motivational elements, important values of the institution, and specific examples that require careful consideration to grasp the full depth and purpose of the message.