Questions on Communicative Competence

What is compensating language in effective speaking?

• The use of negotiation language to seek clarification and show structure

• The ability to write essays

• The knowledge of historical events

• The understanding of scientific concepts

Which of the following is NOT a component of Hymes' theory of communicative competence?

• Grammatical

• Psycholinguistic

• Sociolinguistic

• Phonological

What does Canale and Swain's (1980) framework of communicative competence include?

• Grammatical competence

• Sociocultural competence

• Strategic competence

• All of the above

What is the purpose of using lexis and grammar in speaking proficiency?

• To perform language functions such as agreeing, disagreeing, expressing surprise, etc.

• To write formal letters

• To read novels

• To solve mathematical problems

What is connected speech?

• The phenomenon where sounds are modified, omitted, added, or weakened in spoken interactions

• The ability to write connected sentences

• The use of complex vocabulary

• The understanding of written texts

Why are expressive devices important in spoken English?

• They help convey meanings beyond words through changes in pitch, stress, volume, and speed

• They are used to write essays

• They help in reading comprehension

• They are used in scientific experiments

What is the role of language processing in speaking proficiency?

• To process language in one's head and produce coherent speech

• To write essays

• To read aloud

• To solve mathematical problems

What does interacting with others in speaking involve?

• Listening and understanding how others feel, and knowing how to take turns

• Writing formal letters

• Reading novels

• Solving mathematical problems

What is real-time information processing?

• The ability to process information immediately as it is received

• The ability to write essays

• The ability to read novels

• The ability to solve mathematical problems

Why is sociolinguistic knowledge important for language learners?

• It helps learners understand what is socially and culturally expected in interactions

• It helps in writing essays

• It helps in reading comprehension

• It helps in solving scientific problems