Question 1

When picking up a friend from the airport, which set of language rules makes it possible for us to know whether to drive in the "Departures" lane or the "Arrivals" lane?

Accepted Answer

A)  Semantic rules 
B)  Phonological rules 
C)  Syntactic rules 
D)  Cultural rules 
A)  Semantic rules 
B)  Phonological rules 
C)  Syntactic rules 
D)  Cultural rules

Question 2

Ben says, "Hawaii is the best vacation spot in the world." Ethan, who has read reliable data about the subject, says, "Statistics show that more people vacation in Paris than in Hawaii." The difference between their statements is that Ben's is ____________, whereas Ethan's is

Accepted Answer

A)  semantic; syntactic 
B)  exhaustive; phonological 
C)  opinion-based; fact-based 
D)  precise; semantic 
A)  semantic; syntactic 
B)  exhaustive; phonological 
C)  opinion-based; fact-based 
D)  precise; semantic

Question 3

When we build relationships and demonstrate solidarity with others through language, it's called

Accepted Answer

A)  Powerful language 
B)  Jargon 
C)  Affiliation 
D)  Slang 
A)  Powerful language 
B)  Jargon 
C)  Affiliation 
D)  Slang

Question 4

Kiley tells Luke, "You don't listen to me anymore." What still needs to be answered to make the statement a behavioral description?

Accepted Answer

A)  In what circumstances does the behavior occur? 
B)  Who is involved? 
C)  What behaviors are involved? 
D)  Why does the behavior occur? 
A)  In what circumstances does the behavior occur? 
B)  Who is involved? 
C)  What behaviors are involved? 
D)  Why does the behavior occur?

Question 5

Terms such as sick and tight may be interpreted by members of one coculture as compliments, but other people are likely to see them as insults. This is because ____________ differ(s) from group to group.

Accepted Answer

A)  relative words 
B)  denotations 
C)  slang 
D)  euphemisms 
A)  relative words 
B)  denotations 
C)  slang 
D)  euphemisms

Question 6

Words are arbitrary symbols that have no __________ in themselves.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Words are arbitrary symbols that have no...

Question 7

Terms that only people from a relatively small geographic area use and understand are called ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Terms that only people from a relatively...

Question 8

The speaker is accepting the greatest responsibility for the message in which of the following statements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sometimes you make me so mad. 
B)  I couldn't get it done on time. 
C)  Do you think that's a good idea? 
D)  There wasn't enough time to complete the project. 
A)  Sometimes you make me so mad. 
B)  I couldn't get it done on time. 
C)  Do you think that's a good idea? 
D)  There wasn't enough time to complete the project.

Question 9

A conclusion based on an interpretation of evidence is called a(n) ____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A conclusion based on an interpretation of...

Question 10

Specialized vocabulary used as a kind of shorthand by people with common backgrounds and experience is known as _____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Specialized vocabulary used as a kind of...

Question 11

Matching
-governing how sounds are combined to form words

Accepted Answer

A)  Pragmatic 
B)  Phonological 
C)  Syntactic 
D)  Semantic 
A)  Pragmatic 
B)  Phonological 
C)  Syntactic 
D)  Semantic

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a rule which governs how we use language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Language is symbolic 
B)  Meanings are in people rather than words 
C)  Semantic rules are guidelines about the agreed upon meaning of words 
D)  In a given language, words always mean the same to all who speak the language. 
A)  Language is symbolic 
B)  Meanings are in people rather than words 
C)  Semantic rules are guidelines about the agreed upon meaning of words 
D)  In a given language, words always mean the same to all who speak the language.

Question 13

One study revealed that voters judge candidates more favorably when they have names that are

Accepted Answer

A)  prestigious and contains a suffix 
B)  simple, familiar, and easily pronounced 
C)  unique and exciting 
D)  powerful, complex, and preferably contains four letters 
A)  prestigious and contains a suffix 
B)  simple, familiar, and easily pronounced 
C)  unique and exciting 
D)  powerful, complex, and preferably contains four letters

Question 14

What does the triangle of meaning demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accent, choice of words, speech rate, and even the apparent age of a speaker can affect a person's status. 
B)  Without semantic rules, everyone would use symbols in unique ways and communication would be impossible. 
C)  Meaning is arbitrary and that it exists in the minds of the users. 
D)  Through linguistic intergroup bias, which causes people to judge others in their own in-group more favorably and those in an out-group less favorably 
A)  Accent, choice of words, speech rate, and even the apparent age of a speaker can affect a person's status. 
B)  Without semantic rules, everyone would use symbols in unique ways and communication would be impossible. 
C)  Meaning is arbitrary and that it exists in the minds of the users. 
D)  Through linguistic intergroup bias, which causes people to judge others in their own in-group more favorably and those in an out-group less favorably

Question 15

When communicators adapt their speech to fit in with others they are adopting the strategy of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When communicators adapt their speech to fit...

Question 16

Which of the following is true about how women and men use language?

Accepted Answer

A)  Women talk more than men. 
B)  Women interrupt others more frequently in mixed-sex conversations. 
C)  Both men and women talk frequently about work, movies, and television. 
D)  Men and women people display more linguistic differences than similarities. 
A)  Women talk more than men. 
B)  Women interrupt others more frequently in mixed-sex conversations. 
C)  Both men and women talk frequently about work, movies, and television. 
D)  Men and women people display more linguistic differences than similarities.

Question 17

Graduate, lead, and produce are all words whose meaning may vary as a result of inconsistent ____________ rules.

Accepted Answer

A)  syntactic 
B)  phonological 
C)  euphemistic 
D)  pragmatic 
A)  syntactic 
B)  phonological 
C)  euphemistic 
D)  pragmatic

Question 18

An _________ uses a deliberately vague term that can be interpreted in more than one way.

Accepted Answer

The answer of An _________ uses a deliberately vague term...

Question 19

Linguistic relativism means that ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  the worldview of a culture is shaped and reflected by the language its members speak 
B)  a person's country of origin determines the language its members speak 
C)  language is determined by the physical structure of vocal apparatus of its speakers 
D)  speakers of multiple languages tend to speak all of them in relatively the same way 
A)  the worldview of a culture is shaped and reflected by the language its members speak 
B)  a person's country of origin determines the language its members speak 
C)  language is determined by the physical structure of vocal apparatus of its speakers 
D)  speakers of multiple languages tend to speak all of them in relatively the same way

Question 20

Which of the following is true about gendered communication in the area of romance?

Accepted Answer

A)  Traditional gender roles are no longer prevalent. 
B)  Gender roles become more moderate as partners get to know each other better. 
C)  Men judge the success of a date by how well the conversation flowed. 
D)  Women are more likely to bring up the topic of sex on a first date. 
A)  Traditional gender roles are no longer prevalent. 
B)  Gender roles become more moderate as partners get to know each other better. 
C)  Men judge the success of a date by how well the conversation flowed. 
D)  Women are more likely to bring up the topic of sex on a first date.

When picking up a friend from the airport, which set of language rules makes it possible for us to know whether to drive in the "Departures" lane or the "Arrivals" lane?

Ben says, "Hawaii is the best vacation spot in the world." Ethan, who has read reliable data about the subject, says, "Statistics show that more people vacation in Paris than in Hawaii." The difference between their statements is that Ben's is ____________, whereas Ethan's is

When we build relationships and demonstrate solidarity with others through language, it's called

Kiley tells Luke, "You don't listen to me anymore." What still needs to be answered to make the statement a behavioral description?

Terms such as sick and tight may be interpreted by members of one coculture as compliments, but other people are likely to see them as insults. This is because ____________ differ(s) from group to group.

Words are arbitrary symbols that have no __________ in themselves.

Terms that only people from a relatively small geographic area use and understand are called ____________.

The speaker is accepting the greatest responsibility for the message in which of the following statements?

A conclusion based on an interpretation of evidence is called a(n) ____________.

Specialized vocabulary used as a kind of shorthand by people with common backgrounds and experience is known as _____________.

Matching -governing how sounds are combined to form words

Which of the following is NOT a rule which governs how we use language?

One study revealed that voters judge candidates more favorably when they have names that are

What does the triangle of meaning demonstrate?

When communicators adapt their speech to fit in with others they are adopting the strategy of __________.

Which of the following is true about how women and men use language?

Graduate, lead, and produce are all words whose meaning may vary as a result of inconsistent ____________ rules.

An _________ uses a deliberately vague term that can be interpreted in more than one way.

Linguistic relativism means that ____________.

Which of the following is true about gendered communication in the area of romance?

Communication: What and Why

The Self, Perception, and Communication

Communication and Culture

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Improving Interpersonal Relationships

Communicating in Groups and Teams

Solving Problems in Groups and Teams

Preparing and Presenting Your Speech

Organization and Support

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

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Exam 5: Listening

When picking up a friend from the airport, which set of language rules makes it possible for us to know whether to drive in the "Departures" lane or the "Arrivals" lane?

Ben says, "Hawaii is the best vacation spot in the world." Ethan, who has read reliable data about the subject, says, "Statistics show that more people vacation in Paris than in Hawaii." The difference between their statements is that Ben's is ____________, whereas Ethan's is

When we build relationships and demonstrate solidarity with others through language, it's called

Kiley tells Luke, "You don't listen to me anymore." What still needs to be answered to make the statement a behavioral description?

Terms such as sick and tight may be interpreted by members of one coculture as compliments, but other people are likely to see them as insults. This is because ____________ differ(s) from group to group.

Words are arbitrary symbols that have no __________ in themselves.

Terms that only people from a relatively small geographic area use and understand are called ____________.

The speaker is accepting the greatest responsibility for the message in which of the following statements?

A conclusion based on an interpretation of evidence is called a(n) ____________.

Specialized vocabulary used as a kind of shorthand by people with common backgrounds and experience is known as _____________.

Matching -governing how sounds are combined to form words

Which of the following is NOT a rule which governs how we use language?

One study revealed that voters judge candidates more favorably when they have names that are

What does the triangle of meaning demonstrate?

When communicators adapt their speech to fit in with others they are adopting the strategy of __________.

Which of the following is true about how women and men use language?

Graduate, lead, and produce are all words whose meaning may vary as a result of inconsistent ____________ rules.

An _________ uses a deliberately vague term that can be interpreted in more than one way.

Linguistic relativism means that ____________.

Which of the following is true about gendered communication in the area of romance?

Communication: What and Why

The Self, Perception, and Communication

Communication and Culture

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Improving Interpersonal Relationships

Communicating in Groups and Teams

Solving Problems in Groups and Teams

Preparing and Presenting Your Speech

Organization and Support

Informative Speaking

Persuasive Speaking

Appendix: Communicating for Career Success

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