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1. A(n) _____ is a complete unit of talk bounded by a speaker’s silence.
a.
utterance
b.
syllable
c.
letter
d.
morpheme
ANSWER:
a
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Correct. All languages are based on the exchange of utterances. An utterance is a
complete unit of talk bounded by a speaker’s silence. See 4-1: The Nature of Language
b. Incorrect. Although many different languages are used throughout the world, the
fundamentals of it are the same. See 4-1: The Nature of Language
c. Incorrect. Although many different languages are used throughout the world, the
fundamentals of it are the same. See 4-1: The Nature of Language
d. Incorrect. Although many different languages are used throughout the world, the
fundamentals of it are the same. See 4-1: The Nature of Language
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Easy
REFERENCES:
The Nature of Language
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.04.01 – Define a language, a dialect, and an idiolect.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Communication functions
Foundations of communication
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Remember
DATE CREATED:
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DATE MODIFIED:
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QUESTION ID:
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QUESTION GLOBAL ID:
GCID-E7BW-1TBP-8Y5G-EQDR-GT1U-YCJA-GH31-4CJO-8BTN-4P3S-CA4N–
4CJU-CR51-4QBI-CCHU-N3UG-GTDI-GWN8-EPRW-EMMF-8YHG-CCUD-GFUD–
Q3JA-GHSU-EQJZ-8YSU-CPBU-GOSU-RPBA-COSU-EQJW-GC4U-GA5G-E7JI-
YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
2. Which of the following statements defines phonology?
a.
The implicit additional meaning people associate with a word
b.
The study of a unique form of language spoken by a specific group of people
c.
The sounds used to pronounce words
d.
The study of word origins and root words
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Although many different languages are used throughout the world, the
fundamentals of it are the same. See 4-1: The Nature of Language
b. Incorrect. Although many different languages are used throughout the world, the
fundamentals of it are the same. See 4-1: The Nature of Language
c. Correct. The term “phonology” refers to the sounds used to pronounce words. A
language is a system of symbols used to communicate. See 4-1: The Nature of
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d.
denotative definition
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Identifying the meaning of a word is tricky because words have two types
of meanings. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
b. Incorrect. Identifying the meaning of a word is tricky because words have two types
of meanings. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
c. Incorrect. Identifying the meaning of a word is tricky because words have two types
of meanings. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
d. Correct. In this case, Madison is looking for the denotative definition of the word.
Denotation is the explicit meaning found in the dictionary of a language community.
However, different dictionaries may define words in slightly different ways and many
words have multiple denotative definitions. See 4-3: The Relationship Between
Language and Meaning
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Challenging
REFERENCES:
The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.04.03 – Compose effective verbal messages based
on semantic, pragmatic, and sociolinguistic meanings.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Communication functions
Foundations of communication
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Apply
DATE CREATED:
2/12/2020 5:17 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/12/2020 5:20 AM
QUESTION ID:
JFND-GTTW-EW4U-YO3Z
QUESTION GLOBAL ID:
GCID-E7BW-1TBP-8Y5G-EQDR-GT1U-YCJA-GH31-4CJO-8BTN-4P3S-CA4N–
4CJU-CR51-4QBI-CCHU-N3UG-GTDI-GWN8-EPRW-EMJT-8Y4S-EP3U-GR5G-
GQDF-8YSU-YP3U–CESU-1CJT-GOSU-RQJW-CASU-GA5B-CW3U-1PTS-E7JI-
YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
11. _____ is the implicit additional meaning we associate with a word.
a.
Indication
b.
Extension
c.
Formation
d.
Connotation
ANSWER:
d
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Identifying the meaning of a word is tricky because words have two types
of meanings. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
b. Incorrect. Identifying the meaning of a word is tricky because words have two types
of meanings. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
c. Incorrect. Identifying the meaning of a word is tricky because words have two types
of meanings. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
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ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Linguistic sensitivity refers to inclusive word choices that demonstrate
respect for others. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
b. Incorrect. Linguistic sensitivity refers to inclusive word choices that demonstrate
respect for others. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
c. Correct. Linguistic sensitivity is achieved by using language that is inclusive and
demonstrates respect for others. Inclusive language does not use words that apply only
to one sex, race, or group as though they represent everyone. See 4-3: The
Relationship Between Language and Meaning
d. Incorrect. Linguistic sensitivity refers to inclusive word choices that demonstrate
respect for others. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
POINTS:
1
DIFFICULTY:
Moderate
REFERENCES:
The Relationship Between Language and Meaning
QUESTION TYPE:
Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES:
False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
COMM.SELLNOW.2021.04.03 – Compose effective verbal messages based
on semantic, pragmatic, and sociolinguistic meanings.
ACCREDITING STANDARDS:
COMM1 – Communication
TOPICS:
Communication functions
Foundations of communication
KEYWORDS:
Bloom’s: Understand
DATE CREATED:
2/12/2020 5:34 AM
DATE MODIFIED:
2/12/2020 5:37 AM
QUESTION ID:
JFND-GTTW-EW4U-YTBI
QUESTION GLOBAL ID:
GCID-E7BW-1TBP-8Y5G-EQDR-GT1U-YCJA-GH31-4CJO-8BTN-4P3S-CA4N–
4CJU-CR51-4QBI-CCHU-N3UG-GTDI-GWN8-EPRW-EMJZ-GO3U-E3TZ-8Y3U-
YP3A-GESS-GQMN-8YSU-OP5B-GOSU-NA3W–CASS-NPJI-GT1U-KAUG-E7JI-
YT4D-JFNN-4OTI-GO4W-NQNBEE
16. Which of the following is true of inclusive language?
a.
It includes the usage of jargon and slang to convey complex ideas.
b.
It uses feminine pronouns instead of masculine pronouns.
c.
It uses words that do not apply only to one sex, race, or group.
d.
It includes the extensive usage of abbreviations and acronyms.
ANSWER:
c
RATIONALE:
Analysis:
a. Incorrect. Linguistic sensitivity is achieved by using language that is inclusive and
demonstrates respect for others. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and
Meaning
b. Incorrect. Linguistic sensitivity is achieved by using language that is inclusive and
demonstrates respect for others. See 4-3: The Relationship Between Language and
Meaning
c. Correct. Inclusive language does not use words that apply only to one sex, race, or
group as though they represent everyone. See 4-3: The Relationship Between
Language and Meaning
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