Quiz on Oral Communication

What is the primary focus of Halliday's definition of communication?

• The role of technology in communication

• The use of non-verbal cues

• Creating and exchanging meaning through language

• The importance of written communication

Which of the following is NOT a strategy used to facilitate oral discourse?

• Paraphrasing

• Ellipsis

• Simplification

• Formulaic expressions

What does 'ellipsis' refer to in the context of oral communication?

• The use of fillers

• Omission of parts of a sentence

• Repeating previous statements

• Using complex sentences

Which of the following is an example of a linguistic element in oral communication?

• Coughing

• Gestures

• Phonological system

• Eye contact

What is the purpose of 'compensation' in oral communication?

• To clarify misunderstandings

• To create new sentences

• To avoid using complex vocabulary

• To enhance non-verbal communication

According to the text, what is a key feature of oral communication?

• It is always written

• It is less effective than written communication

• It requires both speaker and hearer to be present

• It does not involve cultural frameworks

What are 'interactional routines' primarily based on?

• Cognitive problems

• Recurring structures in conversation

• Complex grammatical rules

• Non-verbal cues

Which of the following is a type of communicative strategy for dealing with breakdowns?

• Self-monitoring

• Non-verbal communication

• Cultural knowledge

• Written communication

What is the role of 'paralanguage' in oral communication?

• It is irrelevant to conversation

• It is a form of written communication

• It is a type of grammatical rule

• It substitutes for linguistic communication

Which of the following best describes 'formulaic expressions'?

• They are always literal

• They promote fluency and appropriateness

• They are only used in written communication

• They are complex grammatical structures