Categorizing Strategies of Communication Quiz

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What are the two main classifications of communication strategies according to some researchers?

L1-based and L2-based strategies

What are non-verbal or non-linguistic strategies?

Gestures and mimes

What are reduction strategies in communication?

Strategies employed to avoid sending the intended message

What are achievement strategies in communication?

Speaker’s attempts to send the message by using different communication strategies such as code switching or paraphrase Signup and view all the answers

What are communication strategies?

Strategies used by all language users to communicate effectively Signup and view all the answers

What is paraphrasing in communication?

Rewording the message in an alternate, acceptable target language construction Signup and view all the answers

What are the three subcategories of paraphrasing?

Approximation, synonymy, and circumlocution Signup and view all the answers

What is approximation in paraphrasing?

Using vocabulary that shares semantic features with the desired item Signup and view all the answers

What is synonymy in paraphrasing?

Using a word or phrase that has the same meaning as the desired item Signup and view all the answers

What is circumlocution in paraphrasing?

Using a longer, more descriptive phrase to convey the meaning of the desired item Signup and view all the answers

What is word coinage in language learning?

Word coinage occurs when learners make up new words in order to communicate a desired concept. Signup and view all the answers

What is circumlocution in language learning?

Circumlocution is when learners describe the characteristics of an object or action instead of using the appropriate target language structure. Signup and view all the answers

What is literal translation in language learning?

Literal translation occurs when learners translate word for word from the native language. Signup and view all the answers

What is foreignising in language learning?

Foreignising is the creation of non-existent or inappropriate target language items by applying L2 morphology and/or phonology to L1 lexical items. Signup and view all the answers

What is generalisation in language learning?

Generalisation is when language learners use superordinate term to refer to its hyponym. Signup and view all the answers

What are avoidance strategies in language learning?

Avoidance strategies are used by learners when they lack the linguistic knowledge about the topic perceived as problematic, which they either avoid or are unable to continue talking about. Signup and view all the answers

What is code-switching in language learning?

Code-switching is switching from L2 to L1 and may be used when communicating with others in foreign language. Signup and view all the answers

What are achievement strategies in language learning?

Achievement strategies are other strategies used by learners, including asking the speaker to explain or repeat a previous statement or to supply a lexical item needed, using all-purpose words or fillers/hesitation devices. Signup and view all the answers

What is miming, gesturing and sound-imitation in language learning?

Miming, gesturing and sound-imitation refer to the learner's using non-verbal strategies in place of a meaning structure. Signup and view all the answers

What is language switch in language learning?

Language switch is when learners insert words or phrases in a language other than the target language. Signup and view all the answers

All language users make use of communication strategies, even in their first language.

True Signup and view all the answers

L1-based strategies are related to the target language.

False Signup and view all the answers

Non-linguistic strategies, such as gestures and mimes, are not considered communication strategies.

False Signup and view all the answers

Reduction strategies are speaker's attempts to send the message by using different communication strategies.

False Signup and view all the answers

Paraphrasing includes three subcategories: approximation, circumlocution, and generalization.

False Signup and view all the answers

Successful communication strategies usually pass unnoticed.

True Signup and view all the answers

Miming, gesturing, and sound-imitation are examples of non-verbal communication strategies.

True Signup and view all the answers

Code-switching is an example of an achievement strategy in language learning.

True Signup and view all the answers

Word coinage is an example of an L1-based strategy.

False Signup and view all the answers

Topic avoidance is an example of an achievement strategy in communication.

False Signup and view all the answers

Word coinage occurs when learners make up new words in order to communicate a desired concept.

True Signup and view all the answers

Circumlocution is when learners use the appropriate target language structure to describe an object or action.

False Signup and view all the answers

Literal translation is when learners translate word for word from the native language.

True Signup and view all the answers

Miming, gesturing, and sound-imitation are all verbal strategies used by language learners.

False Signup and view all the answers

Achievement strategies are used by learners to avoid difficult topics in conversation.

False Signup and view all the answers

Code-switching refers to switching from L1 to L2 when communicating in a foreign language.

False Signup and view all the answers

Foreignising is when a learner creates non-existent or inappropriate target language items by applying L1 morphology and/or phonology to L2 lexical items.

False Signup and view all the answers

Generalisation is when language learners use a hyponym to refer to its superordinate term.

False Signup and view all the answers

Learners may use fillers/hesitation devices such as 'well' or 'let me think' as a communication strategy.

True Signup and view all the answers

Avoidance strategies are used by learners when they lack linguistic knowledge about a topic that is perceived as problematic.

True Signup and view all the answers

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What are the two main classifications of communication strategies according to some researchers?

What are non-verbal or non-linguistic strategies?

What are reduction strategies in communication?

What are achievement strategies in communication?

What are communication strategies?

What is paraphrasing in communication?

What are the three subcategories of paraphrasing?

What is approximation in paraphrasing?

What is synonymy in paraphrasing?

What is circumlocution in paraphrasing?

What is word coinage in language learning?

What is circumlocution in language learning?

What is literal translation in language learning?

What is foreignising in language learning?

What is generalisation in language learning?

What are avoidance strategies in language learning?

What is code-switching in language learning?

What are achievement strategies in language learning?

What is miming, gesturing and sound-imitation in language learning?

What is language switch in language learning?

All language users make use of communication strategies, even in their first language.

L1-based strategies are related to the target language.

Non-linguistic strategies, such as gestures and mimes, are not considered communication strategies.

Reduction strategies are speaker's attempts to send the message by using different communication strategies.

Paraphrasing includes three subcategories: approximation, circumlocution, and generalization.

Successful communication strategies usually pass unnoticed.

Miming, gesturing, and sound-imitation are examples of non-verbal communication strategies.

Code-switching is an example of an achievement strategy in language learning.

Word coinage is an example of an L1-based strategy.

Topic avoidance is an example of an achievement strategy in communication.

Word coinage occurs when learners make up new words in order to communicate a desired concept.

Circumlocution is when learners use the appropriate target language structure to describe an object or action.

Literal translation is when learners translate word for word from the native language.

Miming, gesturing, and sound-imitation are all verbal strategies used by language learners.

Achievement strategies are used by learners to avoid difficult topics in conversation.

Code-switching refers to switching from L1 to L2 when communicating in a foreign language.

Foreignising is when a learner creates non-existent or inappropriate target language items by applying L1 morphology and/or phonology to L2 lexical items.

Generalisation is when language learners use a hyponym to refer to its superordinate term.

Learners may use fillers/hesitation devices such as 'well' or 'let me think' as a communication strategy.

Avoidance strategies are used by learners when they lack linguistic knowledge about a topic that is perceived as problematic.

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