Topic 3. Quiz

What is the main theme of the text?

• The theory of speech act

• The history of linguistics

• Communicative competence

• The communication process

Who designed one of the earliest and most influential models of the communication process?

• Karl Bühler

• Claude Shannon

• Michael Halliday

• Roman Jakobson

How many basic functions does Karl Bühler establish in his language function model?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Who established three macrofunctions of language?

• J.L. Austin

• Roman Jakobson

• Michael Halliday

• Karl Bühler

What is the objective of the Theory of Speech Act?

• Analyze the grammar of sentences

• Study how words are used to perform actions

• Explore phonetics and intonation

• Investigate the evolution of languages

What is negotiation of meaning in the context of communication?

• A method to impose a specific interpretation

• An approach to avoid effective communication

• A process to achieve clear understanding among speakers

• A concept irrelevant in communication

What is one of the recent changes in the English curriculum according to the Organic Law 3/2020?

• Greater emphasis on grammar

• Focus on reading and writing

• Promotion of communication and communicative competence

• Reduction of language skills teaching

What is one of the principles of cooperation in conversation according to H. Paul Grice?

• Quantity

• Precision

• Relevance

• Clarity

What type of activities are mentioned as examples of activities that develop communicative competence?

• Activities of negotiation of meaning

• Activities of individual reading

• Activities of memorization of vocabulary

• Activities of grammar

What is the importance of communication in learning a foreign language?

• No tiene relevancia en el aprendizaje de idiomas

• It is essential for the communicative competence of students

• Solo es importante para la comprensión escrita

• Solo es relevante para la gramática y la sintaxis