Exploring Terminology in CLA

Which of the following best describes the concept of "turn-taking" in a conversation?

• The process of interrupting someone during a conversation.

• The practice of alternating speaking roles between participants.

• The use of formal language in a conversation.

• The act of greeting someone at the start of a conversation.

What is an adjacency pair in discourse analysis?

• A pair of sentences that rhyme.

• A sequence of two related utterances by different speakers.

• A pair of words that have opposite meanings.

• A pair of idioms used in a conversation.

Which of the following is an example of an opening greeting in a conversation?

• "How are you?"

• "I disagree with you."

• "Let's meet tomorrow."

• "I think it's going to rain."

In discourse, what does "clashing" refer to?

• The use of similar words in a conversation.

• The occurrence of overlapping speech or interruptions.

• The agreement between two speakers.

• The use of formal language.

Which of the following is an example of an idiom?

• "The sun rises in the east."

• "Break the ice."

• "Water is wet."

• "She is tall."

What is the role of hypernyms in language?

• They are specific examples of a general category.

• They are general terms that encompass more specific terms.

• They are synonyms used in formal writing.

• They are antonyms used in casual speech.

Which of the following is a hyponym of "vehicle"?

• Transportation

• Car

• Machine

• Engine

What does "conversational floor" refer to in discourse analysis?

• The physical space where a conversation takes place.

• The right or opportunity to speak in a conversation.

• The use of metaphors in a conversation.

• The conclusion of a conversation.

Which of the following is an example of turn-taking in a conversation?

• Both speakers talking at the same time.

• One speaker asking a question and the other responding.

• One speaker dominating the conversation without pause.

• Both speakers remaining silent.

Identify the hypernym in the following pair: "rose" and "flower".

• Rose

• Flower

• Both are hypernyms

• Neither is a hypernym