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What is the main goal of sociolinguistic competence? a) To use language appropriately in different social situations b) To memorize vocabulary lists c) To focus only on grammatical accuracy
Answer: a) To use language appropriately in different social situations
Sociolinguistics studies the relationship between: a) Language and society b) Grammar and pronunciation c) Speech and writing
Answer: a) Language and society
3. Which factor of sociolinguistics affects speech based on where a person is from? a) Occupation b) Geographical location c) Education level
Answer: b) Geographical location
4. Sociopragmatics refers to: a) The use of cultural values and conventions in communication b) The study of sound patterns in language c) The development of new vocabulary
Answer: a) The use of cultural values and conventions in communication
5. What is an example of register difference in sociolinguistics? a) Saying “May I request your attention?” in a formal setting and “Hey, listen up!” in an informal setting b) Speaking only in one style regardless of the situation c) Using
Answer: a) Saying “May I request your attention?” in a formal setting and “Hey, listen up!” in an informal setting
6. Which of the following is not a type of address form? a) Frozen b) Informal c) Passive
Answer: c) Passive
7. What does turn-taking in communication involve? a) Knowing when to speak and when to listen b) Interrupting frequently to share opinions c) Avoiding conversations
Answer: a) Knowing when to speak and when to listen
In politeness strategies, positive politeness is shown when: a) A person expresses admiration or appreciation b) A person avoids conversation c) A person refuses to use polite expressions
Answer: a) A person expresses admiration or appreciation
Negative politeness includes: a) Avoiding direct orders and using hedges like “I think” b) Speaking loudly and demanding attention c) Ignoring social conventions
Answer: a) Avoiding direct orders and using hedges like “I think”
A peremptory address form is typically used to: a) Show respect and politeness b) Command or criticize someone c) Express gratitude
Answer: b) Command or criticize someone
Discourse competence refers to: a) The ability to structure and organize language effectively b) The study of individual word meanings c) The memorization of grammar rules
Answer: a) The ability to structure and organize language effectively
What is an essential feature of coherence in discourse? a) Logical ordering of ideas b) Using complex words without organization c) Ignoring sentence structure
Answer: a) Logical ordering of ideas
Cohesion in discourse refers to: a) The use of linking words and grammatical structures to connect ideas b) Writing sentences randomly c) Avoiding transitions in writing and speaking
Answer: a) The use of linking words and grammatical structures to connect ideas
Register in discourse competence is determined by: a) The formality of a situation and the audience b) The length of a speech c) The number of words used
Answer: a) The formality of a situation and the audience
In the types of discourse, which one presents logical reasoning and supporting evidence? a) Narration b) Argumentation c) Description
Answer: b) Argumentation
Grice’s Cooperative Principle states that communication should be: a) Clear, relevant, and truthful b) Based on personal opinion only c) Disorganized but expressive
Answer: a) Clear, relevant, and truthful
