Communicative Strategies Quiz

Which communicative strategy involves introducing a new topic to start a conversation?

• Turn-taking

• Topic Control

• Nomination

• Repair

What is the main purpose of the repair strategy in a conversation?

• To start a new topic

• To correct misunderstandings or clarify information

• To control who speaks next

• To end the conversation

If a speaker decides to change the subject after a topic has been discussed thoroughly, they are using which communicative strategy?

• Turn-taking

• Repair

• Topic Shifting

• Restriction

In a formal meeting, the chairperson shares the agenda to be discussed. This is an example of which communicative strategy?

• Restriction

• Repair

• Topic Shifting

• Turn-taking

Which communicative strategy involves politely ending a conversation or discussion?

• Termination

• Topic Control

• Nomination

• Repair

In a conversation, what does the topic control strategy allow the speaker to do?

• Introduce a new topic

• Correct an error

• Manage the flow and focus of the discussion

• Allow others to speak

If a listener clarifies something the speaker said because it was unclear, they are using which communicative strategy?

• Nomination

• Repair

• Turn-taking

• Termination

You want to contribute your opinion but are waiting for a pause in the conversation. What strategy are you using?

• Restriction

• Repair

• Turn-taking

• Termination

Your friend is about to leave, but you still have one last thing to say. Which would be the most polite response?

• “Wait, I still have something to tell you!”

• “Sorry, I forgot to mention one last thing.”

• “Why are you leaving already?”

• “Can’t we talk more?”

A group member is talking too quickly and you couldn’t catch some details. What should you say?

• “Can you repeat that, please?”

• “Slow down, you’re talking too fast!”

• “I didn’t understand a word.”

• “What are you saying?”