Communication Strategies Quiz
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Paraphrasing includes four subcategories: approximation, word coinage, circumlocution, and literal translation.

False (B)

Communication strategies are only used by language learners, not native speakers.

False (B)

Approximation in paraphrasing involves using vocabulary that is completely unrelated to the desired item.

False (B)

Word coinage is when learners invent new words to communicate a concept.

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Learners can transfer their L1 knowledge into their L2 production.

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Circumlocution involves using the appropriate target language structure to describe an object or action.

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Literal translation involves translating word for word from the native language.

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Language switch refers to inserting words or phrases in a language other than the target language.

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

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Successful communication strategies are always noticed by the listener or reader.

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Code-switching refers to the creation of non-existent or inappropriate target language items by applying L2 morphology and/or phonology to L1 lexical items.

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Achievement strategies refer to the strategies used by language learners when they lack the linguistic knowledge about the topic perceived as problematic.

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Foreignising is the act of switching from L2 to L1 when communicating with others in a foreign language.

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Generalisation is used when language learners use a more specific term to refer to its superordinate term.

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Topic avoidance is one of the avoidance strategies used by language learners.

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Message abandonment is used by language learners when they cannot continue talking about a topic due to lack of linguistic knowledge.

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Learners may use all-purpose words to ask the speaker to explain or repeat a previous statement.

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Code-switching is the act of switching from L1 to L2 when communicating with others in a foreign language.

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Foreignising is the act of creating non-existent or inappropriate L1 lexical items by applying L2 morphology and/or phonology.

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Generalisation is used when language learners use a more general term to refer to its hyponym.

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What is the term for the creation of non-existent or inappropriate target language items by applying L2 morphology and/or phonology to L1 lexical items?

<p>Foreignising (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for using a more general term to refer to its hyponym?

<p>Generalisation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the strategy 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?

<p>Topic avoidance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for using the appropriate target language structure to describe an object or action?

<p>Circumlocution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the strategy used by learners to switch from L2 to L1 when communicating with others in a foreign language?

<p>Code-switching (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the strategy used by learners to ask the speaker to explain or repeat a previous statement or to supply a lexical item needed?

<p>Clarification request (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for using vocabulary that is completely unrelated to the desired item in paraphrasing?

<p>Approximation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the strategy used by learners to use superordinate term to refer to its hyponym?

<p>Generalisation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the strategy used by learners to create non-existent or inappropriate L1 lexical items by applying L2 morphology and/or phonology?

<p>Foreignising (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the series of other strategies used by learners, including code-switching and foreignising?

<p>Achievement strategies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subcategory of paraphrasing that involves learners using vocabulary that they know is not correct, but which shares semantic features with the desired item?

<p>Approximation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subcategory of paraphrasing involves learners making up new words to communicate a desired concept?

<p>Word coinage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the subcategory of paraphrasing that involves learners describing the characteristics of an object or action instead of using the appropriate target language structure?

<p>Circumlocution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when learners transfer their L1 knowledge into their L2 production?

<p>Literal translation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when learners insert words or phrases in a language other than the target language?

<p>Code-switching (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when learners use non-verbal strategies in place of a meaning structure?

<p>Gesturing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for when learners translate word for word from the native language?

<p>Literal translation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the act of switching from L1 to L2 when communicating with others in a foreign language?

<p>Code-switching (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the strategies used by language learners when they lack the linguistic knowledge about the topic perceived as problematic?

<p>Achievement strategies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the act of creating non-existent or inappropriate L1 lexical items by applying L2 morphology and/or phonology?

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Flashcards

Word coinage

A communication strategy used in a foreign language where learners invent new words to express a concept.

Literal translation

A type of communication strategy where learners directly transfer their native language knowledge into their foreign language production.

Code-switching

A communication strategy used by learners to switch from their native language to the target language when communicating with others in a foreign language.

Approximation

A type of paraphrasing strategy used by learners where they use vocabulary that shares semantic features with the desired item, even if they know it's not entirely correct.

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Generalization

A communication strategy used by learners where they use more general terms to refer to a more specific concept. This can be helpful when they lack the specific vocabulary.

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Circumlocution

A communication strategy used by learners to describe the characteristics of an object or action instead of using the appropriate target language structure.

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Achievement strategies

Communication strategies that are activated when learners lack the linguistic knowledge to express themselves effectively.

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Non-verbal communication

A type of communication strategy where learners use non-verbal cues like gestures, miming, or sound-imitation to convey meaning.

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Message abandonment

A communication strategy used by learners when they are unable to continue talking about a topic due to a lack of linguistic knowledge and choose to abandon the message.

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Topic avoidance

A communication strategy used by learners where they avoid discussing topics that they feel they lack the linguistic knowledge to express effectively.

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Clarification request

A communication strategy used by learners to ask for clarification or repetition of a previous statement or to request a specific lexical item.

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Foreignising

A communication strategy that involves creating non-existent or inappropriate target language items by applying L2 morphology and/or phonology to L1 lexical items.

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