Communicative Strategies Quiz

What is the purpose of NOMINATION in communication?

• To limit the speaker's ability to express ideas

• To collaboratively establish a topic

• To signal the end of a discussion

• To control the flow of conversation

What does RESTRICTION refer to in communicative strategies?

• The act of concluding a discussion

• The ability to change topics freely

• Limitations imposed on the speaker

• The process of taking turns in conversation

What is TURN-TAKING primarily concerned with?

• How to shift topics smoothly

• How to repair misunderstandings

• Who gets to speak in a conversation

• How to end a conversation

In TOPIC CONTROL, what affects the development of conversations?

• The number of participants

• The speaker's emotional state

• Procedural formality or informality

• The length of the conversation

What does TOPIC SHIFTING involve?

• Ending a conversation abruptly

• Moving from one topic to another

• Controlling who speaks next

• Repairing misunderstandings

What is the purpose of REPAIR in communication?

• To introduce new topics

• To conclude a discussion

• To address problems in understanding

• To limit the speaker's contributions

What does TERMINATION refer to in a conversation?

• Establishing a new topic

• Shifting from one topic to another

• Ending a topic with concluding cues

• The process of taking turns

Which strategy helps to keep communication open for opinions?

• Termination

• Restriction

• Nomination

• Repair

What should you avoid during RESTRICTION to prevent communication breakdown?

• Being concise

• Going off-topic

• Using visual signals

• Encouraging others to speak

What is a key aspect of TURN-TAKING?

• Ensuring one person dominates the conversation

• Giving all communicators a chance to speak

• Ending the conversation quickly

• Shifting topics frequently