Communicative Competence quizz

What does grammatical competence refer to?

• The ability to understand cultural references in a conversation.

• The ability to use vocabulary, syntax, and phonology correctly.

• The ability to repair communication breakdowns.

• The ability to structure a narrative logically.

Which component focuses on knowing when to speak, how to address people, and what topics are appropriate?

• Grammatical Competence

• Strategic Competence

• Sociolinguistic Competence

• Discourse Competence

Discourse competence helps learners understand and produce cohesive texts.

• TRUE

• FALSE

He go to the park every day.

What communicative competence is lacking?

What does discourse competence involve?

• Using gestures and mimics during conversation

• Understanding grammar rules and sentence structure

• Choosing the right register for a formal situation

• Connecting sentences into a coherent text

"I got up early. I had breakfast. I went to school. I saw my friend. We talked. I went home."

What competence is NOT being used effectively?

Sociolinguistic competence is only important in oral communication.

• TRUE

• FALSE

When a speaker rephrases to avoid a mistake, they are using:

• Grammatical Competence

• Discourse Competence

• Strategic Competence

• Sociolinguistic Competence

A: Excuse me, professor. Can I go to the bathroom, please?
B: Of course.

What communicative competence is being demonstrated?

Grammatical competence includes knowing how to pronounce words correctly.

• TRUE

• FALSE