communication bnsc

What is the definition of communicative competence?

• The ability to achieve communicative goals in a socially appropriate manner.

• The ability to solve complex mathematical equations.

• The ability to play musical instruments proficiently.

• The ability to cook delicious meals.

Which of the following is an example of syllable reduction?

• Vegetable

• Furniture

• Temperature

• Strawberry

In pronunciation, what sound does the letter 's' make when following a voiceless consonant sound?

• /t/

• /z/

• /s/

• /d/

What sound does the letter 't' make when it is at the beginning of a stressed syllable and part of a consonant cluster?

• D

• P

• T

• K

What is intonation in pronunciation?

• The clarity of pronunciation.

• The volume of the voice.

• The speed at which words are spoken.

• The variation of pitch used when speaking.

Which intonation pattern is used in declarative/factual sentences?

• Variable Intonation

• Neutral Intonation

• Rising Intonation

• Falling Intonation

What is the correct pronunciation of the word 'exact'?

• /ɛkt/

• /ɛks/

• /ɛgz/

• /ɛdt/

When does the letter 't' become a 'flap' sound?

• Before an N.

• At the end of a word.

• After a voiceless consonant.

• In between two vowel sounds or between a vowel and L or R.

Which intonation pattern is used in polite requests started by auxiliaries?

• Neutral Intonation

• Rising Intonation

• Falling Intonation

• Variable Intonation

What sound does the letter 's' make when it follows a voiced consonant sound including vowels?

• /t/

• /d/

• /z/

• /s/