Purposive Communication in English

What is “the most basic function of communication” according to Hermosa, Hernandez and Vergara (2019)?

• Information gathering and dissemination

• Regulation or control

• Social Interaction

• Emotional expression/appeal

Which communication model highlights the role of feedback in achieving effective communication?

• Linear Model

• Interactive Model

• Transactional Model

• Classical Model

When a teacher uses simple English words to explain complex scientific ideas, what communication strategy is applied?

• Code-switching

• Simplification

• Redundancy

• Technical jargon

Which of the following barriers occurs when a student misunderstands an English idiom used by the teacher?

• Psychological barrier

• Semantic barrier

• Physical barrier

• Organizational barrier

What type of communication is demonstrated when a student writes an essay explaining the importance of environmental protection?

• A. Intrapersonal

• B. Interpersonal

• C. Group

• D. Public

A teacher is giving instructions on an exam. Which function of communication is most evident?

• Informative

• Persuasive

• Expressive

• Entertaining

Which strategy improves students’ confidence in using English for special purposes?

• Memorizing long vocabulary lists

• Practicing dialogues in real-life contexts

• Focusing only on grammar drills

• Avoiding mistakes by not speaking often

Which among the following is the BEST example of purposive communication in the workplace?

• Chatting with colleagues about sports

• Writing a memo to announce new policies

• Talking about weekend plans in the office

• Sharing jokes in the canteen

Which skill is MOST necessary to achieve effective communication in English?

• Listening actively

• Speaking loudly

• Using slang words

• Reading quickly

A politician delivering a campaign speech is mainly engaged in which type of communication?

• Interpersonal

• Intrapersonal

• Public

• Group