30 Questions
Which of the following best describes an adjacency pair?
Two utterances by two speakers
What is the purpose of an adjacency pair?
To demonstrate turn-taking in conversation
What is the first-pair part of an adjacency pair?
The first utterance by the first speaker
Do adjacency pairs exist in every language?
Yes
Are adjacency pairs consciously contributed by speakers?
It depends on the speaker
What is a potential challenge for a person learning a language not native to them in regards to adjacency pairs?
They may not understand the cultural context behind the adjacency pairs
In what type of communication are adjacency pairs most commonly found?
Single conversation
Which of the following phrases is most commonly associated with American English speakers?
My pleasure
In what context do British English speakers often omit a response to 'thanks'?
Informal settings
What does the adjacency pair 'thank you' followed by an acknowledgement of gratitude' indicate?
Socioeconomic status
What is topic bounding in conversational exchanges?
The initiation of a new topic
What is the purpose of the evaluative three-part interchange in education settings?
To evaluate students' responses
What type of service acts are most susceptible to 'thank you' comments from customers in restaurants with high and mid-socioeconomic levels?
Non-verbal acts of service
What can be falsely indicated in conversational transcripts?
The third part of a three-part interchange
What is the primary function of adjacency pairs in conversation?
To show that both speakers are finished with the conversation
What is a common example of an adjacency pair in English?
A question and an answer
What is the consequence of failing to reply politely to the greeting 'How are you'?
It is a sign of bad manners or an unwillingness to converse
What is a common example of an adjacency pair in a restaurant setting?
'Thank you' followed by a response eliciting acceptance of the gratitude displayed by the 'thank you'
What is the cultural significance of adjacency pairs in restaurants?
They may act as an indicator of varying demographic elements
What is a common example of an adjacency pair for a complaint?
Complaint followed by excuse/remedy
What is the consequence of failing to establish an adjacency pair in conversation?
The silence of one speaker may be never filled by the second speaker, or filled incorrectly
What is an adjacency pair?
A pair of questions and answers that follow a specific pattern
What is the evaluative three-part interchange in a classroom setting?
A conversation between a teacher and a student that involves evaluation of the student's work
What happens if a teacher asks a question for which they don't know the answer?
The teacher will lose the ability to contribute to the conversation
What is an example of recognition of acceptability in a three-part interchange?
Where are you going?
What is an example of topic bounding in a three-part interchange?
Can you look this over?
What is the purpose of the evaluative three-part interchange in a classroom setting?
To facilitate communication and feedback between the teacher and student
What is conversation analysis?
The study of how people use language in social interactions
What is pragmatics?
The study of the social context of language use
What is a speech act?
An utterance that performs a function in communication
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