Soalan Wacana STPM

Which definition of discourse is the most accurate?

• Discourse is language that exceeds the limits of a sentence.

• Discourse is meaning that forms a focus of thought.

• Discourse is the focusing of thought in a speech or writing.

• Discourse is a unit of expression or writing that exceeds the limits of a sentence.

Which pair is correct for the characteristics of cohesion and coherence?

• Cohesion I and II Coherence III and IV

• Cohesion I and III Coherence II and IV

• Cohesion III and IV Coherence I and II

• Cohesion II and IV Coherence I and III

What type of discourse marker is used in the above excerpt?

• ellipsis marker

• lexical marker

• substitution marker

• linking marker

Which statement is not true about the concept of discourse?

• A utterance that contains continuity of ideas.

• A sound idea in oral and written utterances.

• A perfect and orderly connection of language units and ideas.

• A complete unit of language from a linguistic and thought perspective.

What type of discourse markers P and Q in the above excerpt?

• Reference marker | Substitution marker

• Substitution marker | Reference marker

• Reference marker | Reference marker

• Substitution marker | Substitution marker

Which characteristic of cohesion?

• Linking lexical aspects

• Issues or topics focused on one matter

• Relationship of grammatical aspects that are compatible

• Continuity of ideas through language units

What type of discourse marker is used in the above excerpt?

• ellipsis marker

• reference marker

• lexical marker

• linking marker

Which concept of discourse is correct?

• Discourse is a complex unit of language to convey ideas.

• Discourse is a unity of thought arranged sequentially exceeding the limits of a sentence.

• Discourse is a complete unit of language that only includes dialogues, paragraphs, and chapters.

• Discourse consists of linguistic elements that contain complex thought development.

Which pair is correct for the type of discourse markers used in discourse I and II above?

• ellipsis marker - reference marker

• lexical marker - ellipsis marker

• substitution marker - lexical marker

• reference marker - substitution marker

Which statement is true about discourse?

• A complete unit of language.

• A unit of language that exceeds the limits of a sentence.

• A complete arrangement of ideas in one sentence.

• A combination of words that form a complete sentence.