WorksheetsUpskilling of English Teachers in Language Instruction
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
It is the speaker or language user's ability to understand and express himself using a specific language. This includes the process of organizing, structuring, and organizing sentences in sequence to achieve cohesion and coherence.
Discourse Competence
Strategic Competence
Grammatical Competence
Sociolinguistic Competence
How can an English language speaker develop discourse competence for meaningful communication?
By using the English language fluently in articulating and expressing on becoming a language citizen.
By requiring the speaker to expertly utilize his or her L1.
By requiring the speaker/language user both knowledge of and the skills to control sentence order and structure in terms of subject development [topic/focus], comparison-contrast, cause-effect, and enumeration-sequence [problem-solution].
By socializing: Attracting attention, addressing, greeting, introducing appropriately, and showing appropriate gestures are the best ways to become an English language expert.
________________refers to the use of linking expressions such as conjunctions or adverbial phrases to connect ideas.
coherence
cohesion
grammar
language structure
Which of the following best characterizes discourse competence?
the unconscious knowledge of grammar that allows a speaker to use and understand language.
the ability to order sentences according to topic focus, temporal sequencing, cause and effect, etc.
the ability to possess knowledge of the target language and understand the use of the same.
the ability to gain knowledge of lexis, morphology, syntax, semantics, etc.
Which of the following abilities is not a characteristic of effective discourse competence?
the capacity to arrange, structure, and link sentences to produce coherent and cohesive texts.
the ability to effectively initiate, keep, expand, and complete the process of communication, using language appropriate to any given situation.
the ability to gain knowledge of phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, etc.
the ability to order sentences according to the topic focus, temporal sequencing, cause and effect, etc.
Discourse competence is also said to be the ability to structure and build discourses regarding all of the following except __________.
thematic organization
logical ordering
style and register
appropriateness of communicative acts within given socio-cultural contexts
Pilar is from Uzbekistan and she decided to check in at a five-star hotel here in Manila. She is quite hesitant because she doesn't know any other language. She was surprised though when the front desk officer (a newbie) at the hotel understood her queries despite notable differences in accent. The front desk officer showed this competence.
grammatical competence
strategic competence
sociolinguistic competence
discourse competence
The hotel manager saw how the front desk officer cheerfully replied to Pilar’s queries and wondered what preparation the front desk officer did so that it could be shared with other staff. The front desk officer said that when she saw the advance booking made by Pilar a month ago, she began studying the language so that she could help the guest well and thus enjoy her stay. Which of the following did the front desk officer note when learning the language?
the front desk officer noted the appropriacy of the language to her work
the front desk officer mastered the cultural rules of the language
the front desk officer simply noted the questions that might be asked
the front desk officer just loves the language
All of the statements below aptly describe sociolinguistic competence except for one. Which one does not?
Knowing and understanding how to speak given the circumstances one is in such as the status of participants, the purposes of the interactions, and the norms and conventions of interactions.
It refers to the study of how language serves and is shaped by the social nature of human beings. In its broadest conception, sociolinguistics analyzes the many and diverse ways in which language and society entwine.
It refers to the ability to use language to organize effective messages and overcome potential communication problems as part of communicative competence.
The ability to communicate appropriately by using the right words, expressions, and attitude towards a specific topic, setting, and relationship shows sociolinguistic competence.
Which of the following linguistic markers of social relations tells that modification of language varieties depends on the communication context like the following expressions show: “Are you ready honey?”, “May God bless you always,” “It’s fine.” and “okay”?
relative status
closeness of relation
register of discourse
social features
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Speech acts serve their function once they are said or communicated in an utterance that might contain just one word, or several words or sentences. These are commonly taken to include acts such as _____________.
I. apologizing, promising, ordering, answering, requesting,
II. complaining, warning, inviting, speaking
III. refusing, requesting, and congratulating
IV. replying, saying no, writing
I & II
I & III
I & IV
II & IV
How does the statement below serve its linguistic purpose?
“Alert level II in NCR extended til Feb 28.”
Pledging
Promising
Reporting
Requesting
What does strategic competence involve in selecting communication strategies?
Avoiding the use of any strategy at all
Using the same strategy for all situations
Adapting strategies based on communication goals and context
Using only nonverbal communication to avoid conflict
How does strategic competence enhance communication settings?
By using jargon extensively to impress interlocutors
By adapting communication strategies to ensure a continuous flow of communication
By avoiding direct and eye-to-eye communications
By speaking louder than others to ensure that the speaker is heard
What hinders strategic competence in communication?
Effective use of communication strategies
Cultural Understanding
Lack of flexibility in the use of the language
Clear pronunciation and diction
The following are internal factors of Willingness to Communicate except:
Values of Society
Self-esteem
Communicative competence
Community Anxiety
What is the definition of strategic competence according to Canale and Swain (1980)?
Knowledge of communication strategies to compensate for gaps in competence
Fluency in the target language
Memorization of vocabulary and grammar rules
The ability to use non-verbal communication only
What is a common difficulty in learners' strategic competence related to inadequate training?
Overemphasis on fluency
Fear of making mistakes
Incomplete instruction on grammar
Lack of awareness of communication strategies
Which of the following is the most appropriate definition of grammatical competence?
It is the ability to speak multiple languages fluently.
It is the ability to use language correctly in context.
It is the ability to write grammatically correct sentences
It is the ability to read and comprehend complex texts.
Which of the following types of activity SHOULD NOT be used in developing grammatical accuracy in CLT?
Controlled writing activities
Information-gathering activities
Opinion-sharing activities
Task-completion activities
Which is a common challenge in syntactic competence?
Decoding written texts
Understanding figurative language
Forming grammatically correct sentences
Analyzing word meanings
What is a typical difficulty related to morphology?
Sentence structure
Word order
Verb conjugation
Figurative language
How do knowledge and ability interact in achieving grammatical competence?
Knowledge and ability are independent of each other in achieving grammatical competence.
Only knowledge is required for grammatical competence; ability is not important.
Ability is more important than knowledge in achieving grammatical competence.
Knowledge provides the foundation, while ability allows for the practical application of grammatical competence.
Which of the following is an example of ability in grammatical competence?
Being able to memorize grammar rules without understanding them.
Having a natural talent for language learning.
Speaking without any grammatical mistakes.
Using complex sentence structures effectively.
Correct answer
Students might have to draw a map of their neighborhood and answer questions about the location of different places in their neighborhood, such as the nearest bus stop, and the nearest café, among others. Which of the following practices best describes the class activity?
Communicative Practice
Grammatical Practice
Mechanical Practice
Meaningful Practice
