22 Questions
What is the primary focus of pragmatic competence?
Understanding the message behind the words
What is the illocutionary force of an utterance?
The speaker's intention behind the words
What is the relationship between form and function in language?
One form can have multiple functions
What is discourse competence?
The ability to create and understand coherent written and spoken discourse
What was lacking in language teaching approaches before the advent of communicative approaches?
Explicit focus on the relationship between form and function
What was a limitation of early 'functional' syllabi?
They presented lists of expressions for each function without contextualizing them
What is discourse competence primarily concerned with?
References to other parts of the text and things outside the text
What is an example of ellipsis in communication?
Omitting grammatically non-essential words, phrases, and clauses
What is the primary concern of strategic competence in communication?
Using verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to compensate for breakdowns
What is a potential negative consequence of relying on avoidance strategies in communication?
Fossilization of language learning
What is the term that encompasses the ability to keep a conversation going, hold the floor, and understand what's being said?
Confluence
What is the primary focus of task-based learning in language instruction?
Meaning and work on form follows
What is the main distinction between 'rates of speech' and interactive spoken communication?
Somewhat artificial distinction
What is the debate about in terms of language instruction methodologies?
Whether to use task-based learning or not
What is the main challenge in explaining Pragmatic Competence?
It is context-dependent and nuanced
What is the primary focus of Communicative Approaches to Language Learning?
Teaching learners how to use language to express themselves effectively
What is the ultimate goal of Communicative Language Teaching?
To foster the ability to apply grammatical rules and know when and where to use them
What is one of the key components of Communicative Competence?
Pragmatic Competence
Why is Pragmatic Competence important in language learning?
It enables learners to communicate effectively in context
What is the main difference between Linguistic Competence and Pragmatic Competence?
Linguistic Competence focuses on language knowledge, while Pragmatic Competence focuses on language use
What is an example of a situation where Pragmatic Competence is essential?
When participating in a conversation
What is the main benefit of breaking down Communicative Competence into sub-skills?
It helps learners to focus on specific areas of language development
This quiz assesses understanding of discourse competence, which involves combining groups of utterances according to their communicative function, and strategic competence, which encompasses verbal and non-verbal communication strategies.
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