Intercultural Communication Quiz

What is the primary focus of the discipline of intercultural communication?

Comparing different cultures
Examining the impact of personality on communication
Studying communication across different cultures and social groups (correct)
Analyzing language barriers in multicultural settings

What is a culture, according to the text?

A system of social groups and ethnicities
A system of knowledge, beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors (correct)
A system of behaviors and customs
A system of language and personality

What is the term for a society that contains several cultural or ethnic groups?

Co-cultural
Multicultural (correct)
Cross-cultural
Intercultural

According to the Kachru Model, what does the term ENL refer to?

English as a native language (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the Kachru Model?

To classify English speakers into three groups (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the comparison of different cultures?

Cross-cultural (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the 'Vocabulary' aspect in writing?

The richness of word choice (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinct feature of spoken language that is not present in written language?

Variation in speed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of written language that allows it to communicate across time and space?

Its permanence and inability to be changed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between spoken and written language in terms of grammatical constructions?

Some grammatical constructions are only used in writing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 'Formality' aspect in writing?

To use a formal tone for academic writing (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of spoken language, with the exception of formal speeches and scripted forms of speech?

It tends to be full of repetitions and corrections (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of speech that is not typical of writing?

Correction of utterances as one goes along (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which language register is most suitable for technical writing?

Neutral language register (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a specific form of language cluster?

Lect (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of language register?

Standard language register (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a language that never changes?

Frozen language (A) Signup and view all the answers

How many major dialects are there in the Philippines?

8 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of people with a Neutral orientation?

They are more likely to disguise their thoughts and feelings (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of using appropriate varieties and registers of language in certain communication contexts?

To effectively communicate with the audience (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a language variety or register mentioned in the text?

Formal (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of written language?

It has a sense of permanence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of production time in written language?

It is a crucial issue for the agents (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between spoken and written language?

Spoken language is more interactive, while written language is more distant (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of virtual interaction in global communication?

Ability to reach a global market (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major impact of globalization on global communication?

Availability of information (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of language is used between friends?

Casual-Language (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of international communication for global business?

Access to more markets (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of cultural awareness in speech?

Better understanding of cultural nuances (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of globalization on communication?

Time differences (D) Signup and view all the answers