Purposive Comm: Midterms (Quizzes)
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
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
