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2 marksUnderstanding Informative Discourse

CSEC English A · May/June 2017 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)

Read the passage adapted from Kanu Alusine, 'The Importance of Communication in Families'.

According to paragraph 1, what is ONE condition that must exist for families to work out their problems?

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  1. 3(b)What is meant by "healthy communication habits" (line 3)?[2 marks]
  2. 3(c)According to paragraph 2, what are TWO benefits of families?[2 marks]
  3. 3(d)What are the TWO main forms of communication identified in the passage?[2 marks]
  4. 3(e)Based on paragraph 3, identify TWO skills needed to settle conflict.[2 marks]
  5. 3(f)(i)Explain the expression used in paragraph 6: "foster the love you share" (line 25).[1 mark]
  6. 3(f)(ii)Explain the expression used in paragraph 6: "tighten your bonds" (lines 25–26).[1 mark]
  7. 3(g)In line 27, the writer states that your "family is a safe place to seek shelter". Quote ONE expression from paragraph 2 which conveys the same idea.[2 marks]
  8. 3(h)Identify the paragraph that BEST sums up the message of the passage.[1 mark]

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