
Language as Communication Quiz
Authored by Laura Barrera
English
2nd Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who introduced the concept of Communicative Competence?
Noam Chomsky
Dell Hymes
Canale and Swain
Jakobson
Tags
CCSS.RI.1.6
CCSS.RI.2.7
CCSS.RL.2.7
CCSS.RL.1.7
CCSS.RL.3.7
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.2.3C
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.2.3F
CCSS.RF.2.4B
CCSS.RF.2.4C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.1.6
CCSS.RI.2.7
CCSS.RL.2.7
CCSS.RL.1.7
CCSS.RI.3.7
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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
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