Communicative Strategies REAL

1. Which of the following best describes the Topic Control strategy?

• a) Changing the subject abruptly without connection to the previous topic

• b) Maintaining focus on the main topic and guiding the conversation logically

• c) Correcting misunderstandings in a conversation

• d) Allowing one person to dominate the discussion

2. In a discussion, Anna was explaining her point, but Ben interrupted before she could finish and shifted the conversation to his own experience. What communicative strategy did Ben fail to observe?

• a) Turn-Taking

• b) Topic Shifting

• c) Repair

• d) Topic Control

3. Which scenario demonstrates a proper use of the Repair strategy?

• a) Mark misunderstands a statistic in a discussion, and his friend politely corrects him.

• b) Sophie interrupts her teacher to bring up a new topic.

• c) Josh ignores his friend’s question and starts talking about his own experience.

• d) Emily rushes through a discussion and changes topics without explanation.

4. Lisa and Tom are discussing their weekend plans. Lisa wants to share her story, but Tom keeps interrupting and talking about himself. What should Lisa do to properly apply Turn-Taking?

• a) Ignore Tom and continue talking

• b) Wait for a pause and politely remind Tom to let her finish before responding

• c) Change the topic completely

• d) Stop talking and let Tom continue

5. During a group discussion, one student keeps interrupting others before they finish speaking, making it difficult for ideas to be fully expressed. What strategy should be used to maintain a smooth conversation?

• a) Apply Turn-Taking by ensuring everyone has a chance to speak without interruption
  

• b) Ignore the interruptions and continue speaking louder
  

• c) Change the topic completely to avoid further disruptions
  

• d) Stop the discussion and allow the interrupter to dominate