Language as Communication Quiz

According to Sapir (1921), how did he define language?

• A method of communicating ideas, emotions, and desires using symbols

• A tool for communication

• A method of communicating through gestures

• A form of instinctive communication

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main reason why babies are able to communicate even before they can speak?

• Through gestures

• By crying loudly

• By transmitting particular information

• By making eye contact

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.2

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.RL.1.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.3.2

Who introduced the concept of Communicative Competence?

• Noam Chomsky

• Dell Hymes

• Canale and Swain

• Jakobson

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.1.7

What are the five sub competences of Communicative Competence according to Canale and Swain's model?

• Linguistic competence, Discourse competence, Sociolinguistic competence, Strategic competence, Sociocultural competence

• Phonetic competence, Pragmatic competence, Syntactic competence, Discourse competence, Strategic competence

• Sociolinguistic competence, Strategic competence, Discourse competence, Phonological competence, Pragmatic competence

• Vocabulary competence, Grammar competence, Pronunciation competence, Listening competence, Reading competence

Tags

CCSS.RF.2.3A

CCSS.RF.2.3B

CCSS.RF.2.3C

CCSS.RF.2.3E

CCSS.RF.2.3F

What are the three stages of a communication process according to Nunan (1989)?

• Planning stage, Execution stage, Evaluation stage

• Encoding stage, Decoding stage, Feedback stage

• Production stage, Speech stage, Comprehension stage

• Listening stage, Speaking stage, Writing stage

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RI.1.6

What is the main difference between oral and written language according to Crystal, D. (1987)?

• Oral language is space-bound, while written language is time-bound

• Oral language is permanent, while written language is temporary

• Oral language is dynamic, while written language is static

• Oral language is formal, while written language is informal

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main unique feature of oral language according to the text?

• Careful construction of sentences

• Use of contractions

• Spontaneity

• Formality

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main unique feature of written language according to the text?

• Spontaneity

• Face-to-face communication

• Immediate feedback

• Re-reading and careful analysis

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.3.9

CCSS.RI.K.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main function of the Phatic function in communication?

• Deals with the code itself

• Is directed to the receiver

• Refers to the channel and helps establish contact

• Focuses on the sender's emotions

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the main element that defines a communicative situation according to Jakobson's model?

• Sender

• Message

• Code

• Channel

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.7

CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RL.2.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.1.7