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GE-PC (L1 & L2)

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does Noam Chomsky suggest about language?

a)

It is just words

b)

It is a dynamic capacity

c)

It is only for humans

d)

It is a fixed system

2.

What is said about animals in the document?

a)

They cannot communicate

b)

They have no emotions

c)

They only mimic sounds

d)

They communicate with each other

3.

What do the sounds produced by animals reflect?

a)

Their emotional state

b)

Their physical state

c)

Their intelligence

d)

Their environment

4.

What can parrots do according to the document?

a)

They can speak fluently

b)

They can understand language

c)

They can mimic words

d)

They can sing songs

5.

What is the nature of the capacity created with human life?

a)

It is static

b)

It is wonderful and dynamic

c)

It is limited

d)

It is only for communication

6.

A language is just words according to Noam Chomsky.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Animals are said to be able to communicate with each other.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The sounds produced by animals reflect their emotional state.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Parrots can understand the meaning of the words they mimic.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

The capacity created with human life is described as wonderful and dynamic.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

What is a key criterion for a language to be classified as a language according to famous linguists?

a)

It must have a writing system

b)

It must have a set of rules

c)

It must be spoken by a large population

d)

It must be used in multiple countries

12.

What do members of the same speech community share in their language system?

a)

Different dialects

b)

A common set of rules

c)

Unique vocabulary

d)

Cultural references

13.

According to the document, what facilitates understanding among people using language?

a)

Shared cultural background

b)

Belonging to the same speech community

c)

Use of formal education

d)

Knowledge of multiple languages

14.

What is implied about the relationship between language and speech communities?

a)

Language is universal

b)

Speech communities have no impact on language

c)

Language is only effective within speech communities

d)

Speech communities are irrelevant to language

15.

What aspect of language is emphasized by linguists in the document?

a)

The ability to evolve

b)

The necessity of a writing system

c)

The importance of mutual understanding

d)

The influence of technology

16.

Who is known for the concept of Linguistic Signs?

a)

Noam Chomsky

b)

Ferdinand de Saussure

c)

Edward Sapir

d)

Paul Grice

17.

Which linguist is associated with the idea of Distinctive Features?

a)

Roman Jakobson

b)

Eve Clark

c)

Steven Pinker

d)

Ferdinand de Saussure

18.

Who proposed the theory of Linguistic Relativity?

a)

Paul Grice

b)

Roman Jakobson

c)

Noam Chomsky

d)

Edward Sapir

19.

What principle is Paul Grice known for?

a)

Universal Grammar

b)

Linguistic Signs

c)

First Language Acquisition

d)

Cooperative Principle

20.

Who is credited with popularizing linguistics?

a)

Eve Clark

b)

Steven Pinker

c)

Ferdinand de Saussure

d)

Roman Jakobson

21.

Ferdinand de Saussure is known for his work on Linguistic Signs.

a)

True

b)

False

22.

Roman Jakobson is associated with the concept of Universal Grammar.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Edward Sapir proposed the theory of Linguistic Relativity.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Paul Grice is known for the Cooperative Principle.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Steven Pinker is known for his work on First Language Acquisition.

a)

True

b)

False

26.

Communication is considered dynamic. Why?

a)

It is always static

b)

It is always changing

c)

It is always unstructured

d)

It is always predictable

27.

Which characteristics explain why communication cannot be undone?

a)

PROACTIVE

b)

Symbolic

c)

IRREVERSIBLE

d)

Dynamic

28.

How is Communication systematic?

a)

It has patterns and rules

b)

It is chaotic

c)

It is predictable

d)

It is random

29.

What happens when meaning is constructed uniquely by communicators?

a)

It depends on mutual understanding

b)

It is always clear

c)

It depends on the receivers

d)

It is always shared

30.

Which of the following is NOT a feature of proactive communication?

a)

Passive listening

b)

Analyzing speaker credibility

c)

Assessing message purpose

d)

Evaluating content

31.

True or False: Communication relies on shared meanings of symbols.

a)

YES

b)

NO

32.

What does systemic communication rely on?

a)

Individualistic approaches

b)

Shared experiences

c)

Organized structures

d)

Chaotic systems

33.

Which scenarios depict symbolic communication?

a)

Writing detailed notes

b)

Using unexplained acronyms

c)

Listening actively

d)

Using vague terms

34.

Which can be considered a proactive communication feature?

a)

Avoiding speaker judgments

b)

Ignoring messages

c)

Receiving without evaluation

d)

Evaluating information credibility

35.

Which characteristic implies that symbols can represent different concepts?

a)

Dynamic

b)

Constructed

c)

Symbolic

d)

Proactive

36.

Which of the following describes communication that involves a person talking to themselves?

a)

Intercultural communication

b)

Extended communication

c)

Intrapersonal communication

d)

Interpersonal communication

37.

What is the primary characteristic of formal communication?

a)

It is based on personal relationships.

b)

It uses designated channels for message flow.

c)

It is a form of 'grapevine' communication.

d)

It is a type of non-verbal communication.

38.

In which type of communication is the use of symbols, such as pictures, colors, and graphics, most important?

a)

Non-verbal communication

b)

Verbal communication

c)

Intercultural communication

d)

Visual communication

39.

A business leader giving a public speech to employees is an example of what type of communication?

a)

Intrapersonal communication

b)

Interpersonal communication

c)

Extended communication

d)

Informal communication

40.

Which of the following is an example of non-verbal communication?

a)

A handwritten letter

b)

A public announcement

c)

A thumbs-up gesture

d)

A verbal presentation

41.

What is the primary difference between verbal and non-verbal communication?

a)

Verbal communication uses words, while non-verbal communication uses the absence of words.

b)

Verbal communication uses pictures, while non-verbal communication uses sound.

c)

Verbal communication uses spoken or written words, while non-verbal uses gestures or symbols.

d)

Verbal communication is a one-way process, while non-verbal is a two-way process.

42.

When an employee sends an official memo to a higher-level manager, this is an example of what type of communication flow?

a)

Downward communication

b)

Horizontal communication

c)

Upward communication

d)

Grapevine communication

43.

What is the main objective of interpersonal communication?

a)

To communicate with oneself

b)

To achieve something at the end of the conversation

c)

To inform a large audience

d)

To use designated channels for message flow

44.

Intercultural communication occurs between people from different cultural backgrounds.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Upward communication refers to the flow of messages from a manager to their subordinate.

a)

False

b)

True

46.

A simple casual conversation with a friend is an example of formal communication.

a)

False

b)

True

47.

Organizational culture dictates the kind of commitment and relationships expected from members of an organization.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Non-verbal communication always requires the use of body language.

a)

False

b)

True

49.

The use of 'grapevine' is a characteristic of formal organizational structure.

a)

False

b)

True

50.

Formal communication is based on personal relationships.

a)

False

b)

True