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What aspect of Communicative Competence is primarily demonstrated by the misunderstanding of the word 'bough'?
What aspect of Communicative Competence is primarily demonstrated by the misunderstanding of the word 'bough'?
- Discourse competence
- Grammatical competence
- Lexical competence (correct)
- Sociolinguistic competence
Which communication competence is highlighted when the husband responds to his wife's corrections?
Which communication competence is highlighted when the husband responds to his wife's corrections?
- Pragmatic competence
- Interactional competence (correct)
- Strategic competence
- Discourse competence
What demonstrates a lack of grammatical competence in the husband's reading?
What demonstrates a lack of grammatical competence in the husband's reading?
- Using 'thruff' instead of 'through' (correct)
- Incorrect spelling of 'through'
- Mispronunciation of 'bough'
- Reading with confusion
Which component of Communicative Competence is reflected when the wife corrects her husband repeatedly?
Which component of Communicative Competence is reflected when the wife corrects her husband repeatedly?
What misunderstanding does the husband show regarding the word usage in the story?
What misunderstanding does the husband show regarding the word usage in the story?
How does the husband's reaction to his wife's corrections illustrate a learning moment?
How does the husband's reaction to his wife's corrections illustrate a learning moment?
Which component of Communicative Competence is challenged by the husband's spelling difficulties?
Which component of Communicative Competence is challenged by the husband's spelling difficulties?
What does the interruption by the wife suggest about communication effectiveness?
What does the interruption by the wife suggest about communication effectiveness?
What does linguistic competence primarily refer to?
What does linguistic competence primarily refer to?
Which competence focuses on the appropriateness of language in social contexts?
Which competence focuses on the appropriateness of language in social contexts?
Discourse competence mainly involves knowledge related to what?
Discourse competence mainly involves knowledge related to what?
Strategic competence is essential for what purpose?
Strategic competence is essential for what purpose?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of communicative competence?
Which of the following is NOT an aspect of communicative competence?
What encompasses knowledge and skills for forming well-structured messages?
What encompasses knowledge and skills for forming well-structured messages?
Essential for coherence in written texts, which concept focuses on text types and genres?
Essential for coherence in written texts, which concept focuses on text types and genres?
What is a key component of strategic competence?
What is a key component of strategic competence?
Which of the following best describes sociolinguistic competence?
Which of the following best describes sociolinguistic competence?
The ability to produce grammatically correct utterances is an aspect of which competence?
The ability to produce grammatically correct utterances is an aspect of which competence?
What character expresses the idea that losing can lead to a greater understanding of destiny?
What character expresses the idea that losing can lead to a greater understanding of destiny?
In the conversation, which character tries to assert their rank within the hierarchy of gods?
In the conversation, which character tries to assert their rank within the hierarchy of gods?
What informal language element is used by Tony Stark when discussing a flavor named after him?
What informal language element is used by Tony Stark when discussing a flavor named after him?
Which character uses the phrase 'Undying fidelity' to pledge loyalty?
Which character uses the phrase 'Undying fidelity' to pledge loyalty?
What aspect distinguishes informal English in the provided conversations?
What aspect distinguishes informal English in the provided conversations?
How does Thanos react to Loki's claim of being a god?
How does Thanos react to Loki's claim of being a god?
What humorous comment does Tony Stark make when talking about Ben & Jerry's?
What humorous comment does Tony Stark make when talking about Ben & Jerry's?
Which character states, 'You talk too much' in the conversation?
Which character states, 'You talk too much' in the conversation?
What does the author imply about the nature of climate change discussions in the international community?
What does the author imply about the nature of climate change discussions in the international community?
According to the author, what internal aspect is emphasized as a key factor in the climate change crisis?
According to the author, what internal aspect is emphasized as a key factor in the climate change crisis?
Which biblical reference is cited to illustrate the consequences of defiling the land?
Which biblical reference is cited to illustrate the consequences of defiling the land?
What role does the author suggest spirituality and religion should play in addressing climate change?
What role does the author suggest spirituality and religion should play in addressing climate change?
What was Pope Benedict XVI's view on the relationship between science and creation?
What was Pope Benedict XVI's view on the relationship between science and creation?
What metaphor does the author use to describe humanity's role in relation to creation?
What metaphor does the author use to describe humanity's role in relation to creation?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of human actions impacting the environment?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of human actions impacting the environment?
What does the author hope for regarding climate change discussions?
What does the author hope for regarding climate change discussions?
What significant event in the Philippines in 2001 involved text messaging?
What significant event in the Philippines in 2001 involved text messaging?
How did technology impact the election in Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe?
How did technology impact the election in Zimbabwe under Robert Mugabe?
What role did blogging play in Burma according to the content presented?
What role did blogging play in Burma according to the content presented?
What does the speaker believe is essential for foreign policy in the modern context?
What does the speaker believe is essential for foreign policy in the modern context?
Which social issue was NOT mentioned as a pressure point for change over the last 200 years?
Which social issue was NOT mentioned as a pressure point for change over the last 200 years?
What has changed in sociopolitical campaigns over the past few decades according to the text?
What has changed in sociopolitical campaigns over the past few decades according to the text?
Which historical pressure for change occurred approximately 50 years ago?
Which historical pressure for change occurred approximately 50 years ago?
What does the speaker imply about the power of communications in modern society?
What does the speaker imply about the power of communications in modern society?
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Study Notes
Communicative Competence
- Linguistic Competence: Knowledge of the language code for grammatically correct utterances.
- Sociolinguistic Competence: Refers to knowledge and skills about appropriate language use within a social context.
- Discourse Competence: Knowledge and skills for coherent and cohesive utterances— for example, understanding text types and genres.
- Strategic Competence: Knowledge of the use of communication strategies to solve communication problems.
Communication Contexts & Examples
- Communication Context #1: Recognizes linguistic competence, especially in terms of grammar and spelling.
- Film Conversation: Showcases informal language use and its contexts within a film. Examples include idioms, contractions, colloquialisms ( slang and short forms), abbreviations, and shortened forms of verbs.
- Talk Show: Illustrates how informal language can impact communication in a wider social context. For example, the talk show references examples of the use of technology like texting and blogging to instigate social change.
- Climate and Environmental Concerns: Emphasizes the importance of the interaction between nature, human action, and spirituality in addressing global crises.
- The Right to Vote and Universal Social Change: This section focuses on global trends and movements— including the role of technology and public opinion— as catalysts for positive social change.
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