Purposive Comm: Midterms (Quizzes)

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True

(T or F) British and American English differ in spelling, accent, grammar, and vocabulary

True

(T or F) English is spoken today in all five continents as a result of colonial expansion in the last four centuries or so.

False

(T or F) The English language in Asia is demographically insignificant and diverse given the number of speakers involved.

True

(T or F) The English varieties spoken in both Outer and Expanding Circles are also called post-colonial varieties.

False

(T or F) The Philippines, Egypt, Singapore, Zambia, Malaysia, and India are some countries which belong to the Outer Circle. -

True

(T or F) The consultative register is used in professional discourse where one of the speakers is viewed as the expert.

False

(T or F) The three most common language registers in writing are formal, informal, and casual.

True

(T or F) Trapo which is an example of Philippine English and is listed in the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is a derogatory term for a politician perceived as belonging to a conventional and corrupt ruling class.

True

(T or F) The terms lepak and teh tarik are characteristics of both Singapore and Malaysian English.

False

(T or F) Speakers of World English are changing the language by adding suffixes, combining words, shortening words, making up initialism, etc.

enclosure notation

A Miscellaneous element of a business letter which indicates that something is included in the envelop a side from the letter is - enclosure notation - reference line - attention line - courtesy copies

modified block

A business letter format in which most elements are left justifies except for the date, complimentary close, and signature is - semi-block - full block - block style - modified block

Received Pronunciation

A form of pronunciation used in British English

Lingua franca

A language known to and used for communication between groups which do not speak each other's language

Isogloss

A line drawn on a map separating areas which differ in some linguistic features of pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary

Pidgin

A restricted language which arises for the purposes of communication between two social groups of which one is in a more dominant position than the other

Tinder

A social media application where hared photos and videos may be viewed both publicly and privately to look for a potential partner is called

Abstract

A summary of the major aspects of an entire paper in a prescribed sequence is called

speech of explanation

A type of informative speech which gives a clear interpretation of topic, answers the why's of an issue and follows varied patterns - speech of explanation - speech of description - speech of demonstration - speech of narration

solicitation

A type of letter used to try and persuade people to act in a specific manner is called - inquiry - termination - solicitation - recommendation

Inquiry

A type of letter written to seek information regarding a company's services and other offers is called

Recommendation

A type of letter written to vouch for someone's performance and personality is called

Memorized

A type of speech presented verbatim which reduces the ability of the speakers to maintain eye contact is

Extemporaneous

A type of speech which allows the speaker to prepare shortly before the presentative is called

AuE

A variant of the English language spoken mainly in Australia and is characterized by the use of diminutives

BrE

A variant of the English language spoken mainly in the United Kingdom

Interview

A verbal exchange of question and answer between two or one person is called -

Monochronic or polychromic

According to time orientation, culture may either be

- overpass - dish towel

American English (Choose 2) - flyover - overpass - cinema - dish towel

- knock on wood - home away from home

American English (Choose 2) - home away from home - a new lease of life - drop in the ocean - knock on wood

- liability insurance - checking account

American English (Choose 2) - labor union - liability insurance - housing estate - checking account

- can - counterclockwise

American English (Choose 2) - motorway - rubbish - can - counterclockwise

- diaper - crib

American English (Choose 2) - post - diaper - taxi - crib

Tagalog

An Austronesian language which has about 15 million speakers in the Philippines and is the main indigenous language in the metropolis

stating the main points

An attention statement for a persuasive speech contains the following except - posting questions to the audience - stating the main points - presenting related visuals - giving different and relevant scenarios

Complimentary Close

An element of a business letter which is placed below the closing paragraph and serve as a farewell is the

Inside address

An element of a business letter which presents the name, title and address of the recipient is called -

Blog

An online journal that may be linked to articles or other websites is

- draw - sweets

British English (Choose 2) - draw - TV - garbage - sweets

- crisps - pullover

British English (Choose 2) - gray - crisps - pullover - vest

- kit - dummy

British English (Choose 2) - kit - windshield - eraser - dummy

- timetable - postal code

British English (Choose 2) - timetable - parking lot - gas - postal code

FINANCIAL

Business owners who fail to meet the expectations of the intended audience oftentimes suffer from _______________ loss.

R and I

Chinese English speakers do not observe the distinction between these letters

UNIVERSAL

Colors and shapes do not have a ____________ interpretation across cultures.

INFORMED

Critical thinking helps people make ____________ decisions and choices in life.

- using the author's data which are considered common knowledge

Drawing information or content from the work of someone without due acknowledgement is considered plagiarism in the following instances except when - using the author's data which are considered common knowledge - reproducing visuals included in the author's work - using the data which the author compiled through personal investigation - using the exact words of the author on the paper

using the author's data which are considered common knowledge

Drawing information or content from work of someone without due acknowledgement is considered plagiarism in the following is stances except - reproducing visuals included in the author's work - using the data which the author compiled through personal investigation - using the author's data which are considered common knowledge - using the exact words of the author on the paper

SIGNIFIED

Every sign has two components: signifier and ____________.

Restate the thesis

How should the last paragraph of an essay be written?

Index

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Dark Clouds

Symbol

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Family Crest

Symbol

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Flag

Index

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Footprints

Symbol

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Logo

Icon

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Photograph

Index

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Skull

Index

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Smoke

Index

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Thunder

Symbol

Identify (Symbol, Index or Icon) Traffic Lights

paper presentation

Impromptu speeches are usually delivered in the following occasions excepts - receiving awards - birthday celebration - paper presentation - ambush interviews

challenging the audience to consider other options

In an argumentative speech the speaker has a focus on - informing the audience of the consequences of their decision - giving both the pros and cons of an issue - challenging the audience to consider other options - convincing the audience to believe him

Research Proposal

Jane wants to develop a research study to determine the effect of social media to high school student's mental health

Register

Language tenor, tone, or style is also known as - intonation - rhythm - register - range

Chicano

Refers to the people, culture, and forms of English of individuals in the USA who are of Latin American origin

Casual

Register that uses informal language such as slang and colloquialism

Understanding

Successful communication is more of a question of

Google

Suppose you want to study the effects of yawning during intimate conversations which platforms would be most helpful?

Dynamics

The Principle of conduct governing individual or group communication is - Dynamics - Tactics - Proxemics - Haptics

Expanding

The concentric circle (Kachru, 1981) where the variety of English spoken in Egypt belongs

informative

The following are types of speech according to manner of delivery except. - informative - impromptu - Memorized - manuscript

America

The geographical group where the variety of English spoken in The Caribbean belongs

Intercultural Communication

The interaction between two cultural groups is called

.gov and .edu

The most trustworthy online sources have the domain extensions include

Non-verbal communication

The process of delivery through non-word message is

job interview

The type of communication which does not require an outright feedback or response is called - panel discussion - job interview - public communication - impromptu speech

persuasive

The type of speech that attempts to influence people's beliefs, attitude, or motivation in relation to an event, idea, or another person is called - inspirational - informative - argumentative - persuasive

Informative

The type of speech that tells something about people, events, processes, or places is called

Register

The variety of language defined according to its use in social situations -

Purpose

The very reason people communicate is its

Symbolic Interaction

This Theory maintains the meaning are significant to the human psyche, introspective self- concept, and human interaction - Symbolic Interaction - Face Negotiation - Uncertain Reduction - Organizational Culture

Signified

This may be an object, image, or a word that represents a concept - Signifier - Signified - Sign - Signature

Blog is used to create episode or series of digital audio/ video files of downloading

Which is not a description of blogs? - Blog is used to create episode or series of digital audio/ video files of downloading - Blogs may be linked to articles or other websites. - Blogs may be written by individuals or groups of people. - Blog entries are displayed in a reverse chronological order as the latest post appears first.

Deliver lengthily

Which is not an "antidote" to Power Point poisoning? - Deliver lengthily - Provide rubrics - Design artfully - Offer exemplars

Do not read from notes as it diminishes audience

Which of the Following Presentation tips is not advisable? - Avoid any signs of nervousness - Drink a glass of water before beginning a talk - Do not read from notes as it diminishes audience impact - Use interesting colors and appropriate graphics

Choosing a topic

Which of the following describes the proper steps in writing a research paper

- Revising involves rewording sentences or changing ideas, whereas editing focuses on the mechanical aspects of the texts.

Which of the following explains the difference between revising and editing? - Revising focuses on the mechanical aspects of the texts, whereas editing involves rewording sentences or changing ideas. - Revising involves rewording sentences or changing ideas, whereas editing focuses on the mechanical aspects of the texts. - Revising means to write a whole new paper, whereas editing means to fix the grammar. - Revising and editing are the same thing

register

Which of the following is not an example of multimodal texts? - paper - live - digital - register

Tactile

Which of the following is not an example of semantic systems in a text?

Tactile

Which of the following is not an example of semiotic system in a text? - Spatial - Gestural - Tactile - Linguistics

Sego Script

Which of the following is not an idea font style to use in a presentation?

Support details

Which of the following is not part of an introduction for informative - topic introduction - attention getter - support details - preview statement

- This was heavily criticised before (Forbes, 2010).

Which of the following is the proper way when documenting one author in a text - This was heavily criticised before. (John Forbes, 2010) - This was heavily criticised before (Forbes 2010). - This was heavily criticised before (Forbes, 2010). - This was heavily criticised before. (Forbes, 2010)

Comprehension, interpretation, analysis

Which of the following lists the basic parts of a literary analysis paper? -

Intercultural communication demands respect and understanding.

Which of the following statements is not true? - Cultural beliefs, practices, and norms dictate the appropriateness of language use. - Intercultural communication demands respect and understanding. - Varieties of English are spoken around the world. - Both English and Tagalog are official languages in the Philippines.

Multimodal text include the use of only texts and images

Which of the following statements is not true? - Multimodality is an effective learning strategy. - Multimodal is the creative use of various communication modes. - Multimodal text include the use of only texts and images - Transmedia uses different platforms in storytelling.

In the article, "....author and date are stated

Which phrase should be used when introducing a quote?

Chinese English

Which variety of English is characterized by the absence of the definite article, lack of inflectional endings, and different applications of prepositions?

Symbolic

the definition that communication necessitates the use of symbols to present things, processes, ideas or events is reflective of which perspective?

Channel

the element of communication that highlights the idea that messages are sent by the medium is


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