Types of Communicative Strategy

1. What communicative strategy is used when a speaker introduces a new topic?

• A.    Repair

• B.    Nomination

• C. Termination

• D. Restriction

2. Which strategy is applied when a speaker limits the response or topic choices for the listener?

• A. Nomination

• B. Topic Control

• C. Restriction

• D. Turn-Taking

3. When two people ensure equal participation in a conversation by alternating speaking roles, they are using what strategy?

• A. Turn-Taking

• B. Repair

• C. Nomination

• D. Topic Sifting

4. If a speaker corrects a misunderstanding or clarifies an idea during a conversation, what strategy are they using?

• A. Topic Control

• B. Repair

• C. Nomination

• D. Topic Control

5. A speaker signals the end of a conversation by saying, "Alright, I think that covers everything." Which strategy is this?

• A. Repair

• B. Turn-Taking

• C. Termination

• D. Topic Control

6. What strategy involves staying on the topic and ensuring the conversation stays focused?

• A. Turn-Taking

• B. Restriction

• C. Topic Shifting

• D. Topic Control

7. 7. When a speaker shifts from one subject to another, they are using which communicative strategy?

• A. Nomination

• B. Repair

• C. Topic Shifting

• D. Turn-Taking

8. If a speaker avoids a topic by directing the listener’s attention to a specific subject, which strategy are they applying?

• A. Restriction

• B. Termination

• C. Topic Shifting

• D. Repair

9. What is the strategy called when a speaker initiates a conversation by introducing a general topic?

• A. Nomination

• B. Turn-Taking

• C. Topic Control

• D. Termination

10. Which communicative strategy involves fixing errors in communication to maintain the flow of conversation?

• A. Termination

• B. Nomination

• C. Repair

• D. Topic Control