Question 1

"Trouble talk" is a social function of communication characterized by

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A)  figuring out a solution to an immediate problem. 
B)  complaining about problems without really expecting any solution. 
C)  brainstorming solutions to a problem without choosing one. 
D)  talking about and solving a problem. 
A)  figuring out a solution to an immediate problem. 
B)  complaining about problems without really expecting any solution. 
C)  brainstorming solutions to a problem without choosing one. 
D)  talking about and solving a problem. B

Question 2

A modern example of the language creativity function would be

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A)  job directives posted by supervisors on a company's website. 
B)  acronyms and abbreviations used in texting. 
C)  software used to quickly scan archived documents. 
D)  people complaining in the comments section of an online publication. 
A)  job directives posted by supervisors on a company's website. 
B)  acronyms and abbreviations used in texting. 
C)  software used to quickly scan archived documents. 
D)  people complaining in the comments section of an online publication. B

Question 3

Which of the following observations is NOT credible?

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A)  Older people in the United States may be less tolerant of profanity than are younger people. 
B)  In general, men use profanity more than women do, especially in public. 
C)  Profanity is so common currently that once-forbidden words have practically lost their impact. 
D)  The Internet is the one place where profanity can be used openly with no prohibitions. 
A)  Older people in the United States may be less tolerant of profanity than are younger people. 
B)  In general, men use profanity more than women do, especially in public. 
C)  Profanity is so common currently that once-forbidden words have practically lost their impact. 
D)  The Internet is the one place where profanity can be used openly with no prohibitions. D

Question 4

Which of the following statements about language is FALSE?

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A)  Language is an imperfect means of communication. 
B)  The thoughts that one person encodes never exactly match what the other decodes. 
C)  Language often requires interpretation or clarification. 
D)  Encoded messages are generally decoded accurately. 
A)  Language is an imperfect means of communication. 
B)  The thoughts that one person encodes never exactly match what the other decodes. 
C)  Language often requires interpretation or clarification. 
D)  Encoded messages are generally decoded accurately.

Question 5

Examples of the analytical function of language include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  researching an issue for understanding. 
B)  evaluating an issue for weakness and strengths. 
C)  recommending solutions to problems. 
D)  restating the issue in figurative language. 
A)  researching an issue for understanding. 
B)  evaluating an issue for weakness and strengths. 
C)  recommending solutions to problems. 
D)  restating the issue in figurative language.

Question 6

Which item below best illustrates the use of concrete language?

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A)  He had black hair, brown eyes, bronze complexion, and a pleasant smile. 
B)  She was a real beauty. 
C)  He was a handsome dude with an attractive personality. 
D)  She was ugly as a mud fence. 
A)  He had black hair, brown eyes, bronze complexion, and a pleasant smile. 
B)  She was a real beauty. 
C)  He was a handsome dude with an attractive personality. 
D)  She was ugly as a mud fence.

Question 7

Strategies for improving verbal communication include all of the following EXCEPT

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A)  building your vocabulary. 
B)  describing without judgment. 
C)  defining your terms. 
D)  correcting others. 
A)  building your vocabulary. 
B)  describing without judgment. 
C)  defining your terms. 
D)  correcting others.

Question 8

Which item below best illustrates the concept of code switching?

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A)  a navy vet who talks one way with his shipmates but quite another way when interviewing for a civilian job 
B)  a child who speaks one way at age three but quite another way at the age of five 
C)  a Jamaican who speaks patois at home and at work 
D)  a woman who speaks the same way to her kids as to her husband 
A)  a navy vet who talks one way with his shipmates but quite another way when interviewing for a civilian job 
B)  a child who speaks one way at age three but quite another way at the age of five 
C)  a Jamaican who speaks patois at home and at work 
D)  a woman who speaks the same way to her kids as to her husband

Question 9

Politicians who answer questions without giving any specific details are using

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A)  jargon. 
B)  euphemisms. 
C)  overused expressions. 
D)  ambiguous words. 
A)  jargon. 
B)  euphemisms. 
C)  overused expressions. 
D)  ambiguous words.

Question 10

The definition "informal, casual language used among equals" refers to

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A)  clichés. 
B)  hyperbole. 
C)  slang. 
D)  profanity. 
A)  clichés. 
B)  hyperbole. 
C)  slang. 
D)  profanity.

Question 11

The agreed-upon meaning of a word, the one generally found in the dictionary, is known as the denotative meaning.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

When a relative is lunching with you and says, "I have to go to the little girl's room," she is using jargon.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which statement below is an example of sexism in language?

Accepted Answer

A)  It's okay to use man-linked words like freshman; everyone knows what you mean. 
B)  We can no longer use language that assumes all members of a category like lawyers, physicians, professors, and soldiers are male. 
C)  The Women's Policy Institute champions the interests of women throughout the country. 
D)  Women continue to get paid less than men working in the same fields and on similar tasks. 
A)  It's okay to use man-linked words like freshman; everyone knows what you mean. 
B)  We can no longer use language that assumes all members of a category like lawyers, physicians, professors, and soldiers are male. 
C)  The Women's Policy Institute champions the interests of women throughout the country. 
D)  Women continue to get paid less than men working in the same fields and on similar tasks.

Question 14

Observations are

Accepted Answer

A)  words and statements that are specific rather than abstract or vague. 
B)  descriptions of what you directly saw, touched, tasted, smelled, or heard. 
C)  conclusions based on some evidence. 
D)  relationships that help listeners remember. 
A)  words and statements that are specific rather than abstract or vague. 
B)  descriptions of what you directly saw, touched, tasted, smelled, or heard. 
C)  conclusions based on some evidence. 
D)  relationships that help listeners remember.

Question 15

A coffee advertisement claims that "Good coffee is like friendship; rich and warm and strong." The advertisers are using a simile.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In order to avoid offending people, journalists are expected to

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A)  mention age, race, or ethnicity only if it is important to the story. 
B)  specify a person's race and sexual orientation unless told otherwise. 
C)  omit any references to race or ethnicity from their stories. 
D)  mention race, age, and gender if it supports their employer's political agenda. 
A)  mention age, race, or ethnicity only if it is important to the story. 
B)  specify a person's race and sexual orientation unless told otherwise. 
C)  omit any references to race or ethnicity from their stories. 
D)  mention race, age, and gender if it supports their employer's political agenda.

Question 17

Effective communicators follow

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A)  the same communication rules regardless of where they are. 
B)  the same communication rules regardless of who is present. 
C)  communication rules that vary with place and who is there. 
D)  their own communication rules that challenge the norm. 
A)  the same communication rules regardless of where they are. 
B)  the same communication rules regardless of who is present. 
C)  communication rules that vary with place and who is there. 
D)  their own communication rules that challenge the norm.

Question 18

An excellent strategy to increase accurate communication is to state in your own words what you think the other person meant, a strategy called

Accepted Answer

A)  repetition. 
B)  paraphrasing. 
C)  explaining. 
D)  arguing. 
A)  repetition. 
B)  paraphrasing. 
C)  explaining. 
D)  arguing.

Question 19

In which situation below can you be most casual about your language?

Accepted Answer

A)  asking directions from a well-dressed stranger at the airport 
B)  telling your own young children how to use the computer 
C)  at the dinner table with relatives during a religious holiday 
D)  with your best friends on a vacation 
A)  asking directions from a well-dressed stranger at the airport 
B)  telling your own young children how to use the computer 
C)  at the dinner table with relatives during a religious holiday 
D)  with your best friends on a vacation

Question 20

Turn taking is most commonly exhibited in which communication situation?

Accepted Answer

A)  a vigorous argument 
B)  a conversation 
C)  a classroom lecture 
D)  a public speech 
A)  a vigorous argument 
B)  a conversation 
C)  a classroom lecture 
D)  a public speech

"Trouble talk" is a social function of communication characterized by

A modern example of the language creativity function would be

Which of the following observations is NOT credible?

Which of the following statements about language is FALSE?

Examples of the analytical function of language include all of the following EXCEPT

Which item below best illustrates the use of concrete language?

Strategies for improving verbal communication include all of the following EXCEPT

Which item below best illustrates the concept of code switching?

Politicians who answer questions without giving any specific details are using

The definition "informal, casual language used among equals" refers to

The agreed-upon meaning of a word, the one generally found in the dictionary, is known as the denotative meaning.

When a relative is lunching with you and says, "I have to go to the little girl's room," she is using jargon.

Which statement below is an example of sexism in language?

Observations are

A coffee advertisement claims that "Good coffee is like friendship; rich and warm and strong." The advertisers are using a simile.

In order to avoid offending people, journalists are expected to

Effective communicators follow

An excellent strategy to increase accurate communication is to state in your own words what you think the other person meant, a strategy called

In which situation below can you be most casual about your language?

Turn taking is most commonly exhibited in which communication situation?

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Communication Apprehension and Delivery

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

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Exam 2: Communicating Verbally

"Trouble talk" is a social function of communication characterized by

A modern example of the language creativity function would be

Which of the following observations is NOT credible?

Which of the following statements about language is FALSE?

Examples of the analytical function of language include all of the following EXCEPT

Which item below best illustrates the use of concrete language?

Strategies for improving verbal communication include all of the following EXCEPT

Which item below best illustrates the concept of code switching?

Politicians who answer questions without giving any specific details are using

The definition "informal, casual language used among equals" refers to

The agreed-upon meaning of a word, the one generally found in the dictionary, is known as the denotative meaning.

When a relative is lunching with you and says, "I have to go to the little girl's room," she is using jargon.

Which statement below is an example of sexism in language?

Observations are

A coffee advertisement claims that "Good coffee is like friendship; rich and warm and strong." The advertisers are using a simile.

In order to avoid offending people, journalists are expected to

Effective communicators follow

An excellent strategy to increase accurate communication is to state in your own words what you think the other person meant, a strategy called

In which situation below can you be most casual about your language?

Turn taking is most commonly exhibited in which communication situation?

Communication, Perception, and Your Life

Communicating Nonverbally

Communicating Through Listening

Interpersonal Communication

Intercultural Communication

Mediated Communication and Social Media

Organizational and Small-Group Communication

Topic Selection and Audience Analysis

Organizing Your Presentation

Gathering Information and Supporting Materials

Communication Apprehension and Delivery

Public Presentations to Inform

Public Presentations to Persuade

Using Communication Skills As You Enter the Workplace

Filters