Exploring Lexical Competence

What is lexical cohesion and how is it identified in a text?

• Lexical cohesion refers to the grammatical structure of sentences.

• It is identified through the use of punctuation marks in a text.

• Lexical cohesion is the visual layout of a text on a page.

• Lexical cohesion is the relationship between words in a text that contributes to its overall coherence, identified through patterns of related meanings.

Analyze the use of the word 'happy' in the following sentence: 'She was happy to see her friends.' What does it convey?

• The word 'happy' conveys a positive emotional response to seeing friends.

• The word 'happy' indicates a sense of obligation.

• The word 'happy' implies sadness about the situation.

• The word 'happy' suggests a neutral feeling about friends.

Evaluate the organization of this paragraph: 'First, we need to gather data. Next, we analyze it. Finally, we present our findings.' How does it contribute to clarity?

• The organization contributes to clarity by presenting a logical sequence of steps.

• The steps are presented in a random order.

• The paragraph lacks any clear structure.

• The organization is irrelevant to clarity.

Identify the register in the following sentence: 'I would like to request your assistance with this matter.' What does it indicate about the speaker's relationship with the listener?

• Colloquial register implying a close personal bond.

• Informal register suggesting a lack of seriousness.

• Formal register indicating a respectful and professional relationship.

• Casual register indicating a friendly relationship.

In the sentence 'You must finish your homework,' what modality is being expressed?

• certainty

• possibility

• desire

• necessity

How does the use of transitional phrases signal larger textual patterns? Provide an example.

• Transitional phrases only indicate the length of the text.

• Transitional phrases are used to introduce new topics without context.

• Transitional phrases have no impact on the understanding of the text.

• Transitional phrases signal larger textual patterns by indicating relationships between ideas; for example, 'however' indicates a contrast.

What role does vocabulary play in establishing the tone of a text?

• Vocabulary only affects the clarity of a text.

• Vocabulary establishes the tone by influencing emotional resonance and connotation.

• Tone is solely determined by sentence length.

• Vocabulary has no impact on tone.

Identify an example of register variation in the following sentences: 'Hey, can you help me?' vs. 'Could you please assist me with this task?'

• Informal vs. formal language usage.

• Direct vs. indirect communication.

• Simple vs. complex sentence structure.

• Casual vs. professional tone.

Interpret the modality in the statement: 'It might rain tomorrow.' What does this suggest about certainty?

• The statement guarantees that rain will not occur.

• The statement indicates a high probability of rain.

• The statement confirms that it will rain tomorrow.

• The statement suggests uncertainty about rain occurring.

How can lexical choices signal the author's attitude towards the subject matter?

• Lexical choices signal the author's attitude by conveying positive or negative connotations and emotional intensity.

• Lexical choices only reflect the author's background.

• Lexical choices have no impact on the author's attitude.

• Lexical choices are irrelevant to the subject matter.