Language and Pragmatics

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What is the study of how language is used in social interaction called?

  1. Semantics

  2. Syntax

  3. Pragmatics

  4. Phonetics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pragmatics is the study of how language is used in social interaction. It examines how people use language to communicate with each other, including the rules and conventions that govern language use.

What is the term for the ability to understand the meaning of language beyond the literal meaning of the words?

  1. Pragmatic competence

  2. Semantic competence

  3. Syntactic competence

  4. Phonological competence


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pragmatic competence is the ability to understand the meaning of language beyond the literal meaning of the words. It involves the ability to interpret the speaker's intention, the context of the conversation, and the social and cultural norms that govern language use.

Which of the following is an example of a pragmatic rule?

  1. Using the correct tense of a verb

  2. Using the correct pronunciation of a word

  3. Using the correct word order in a sentence

  4. Taking turns speaking in a conversation


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Taking turns speaking in a conversation is an example of a pragmatic rule. It is a social convention that governs how people interact with each other in conversation.

What is the term for the use of language to achieve a specific goal?

  1. Speech act

  2. Conversational analysis

  3. Discourse analysis

  4. Pragmatics


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A speech act is the use of language to achieve a specific goal. It can be used to make a statement, ask a question, give a command, or make a promise.

Which of the following is an example of a speech act?

  1. Saying "Hello" to someone

  2. Asking someone a question

  3. Giving someone a command

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of speech acts. Saying "Hello" to someone is a greeting, asking someone a question is a request for information, and giving someone a command is an attempt to get them to do something.

What is the term for the study of how people use language to create and maintain social relationships?

  1. Conversational analysis

  2. Discourse analysis

  3. Pragmatics

  4. Sociolinguistics


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sociolinguistics is the study of how people use language to create and maintain social relationships. It examines how language is used to express social identity, negotiate social status, and build and maintain social networks.

Which of the following is an example of a sociolinguistic variable?

  1. The use of different words for the same thing in different dialects

  2. The use of different grammatical structures in different dialects

  3. The use of different pronunciations for the same word in different dialects

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of sociolinguistic variables. They are linguistic features that vary across different social groups, such as different dialects, social classes, or ethnic groups.

What is the term for the study of how language is used in different social contexts?

  1. Conversational analysis

  2. Discourse analysis

  3. Pragmatics

  4. Sociolinguistics


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Discourse analysis is the study of how language is used in different social contexts. It examines how language is used to construct and negotiate social reality, how it is used to create and maintain social relationships, and how it is used to achieve social goals.

Which of the following is an example of a discourse analysis method?

  1. Analyzing the structure of a conversation

  2. Analyzing the use of language in a particular social context

  3. Analyzing the use of language to create and maintain social relationships

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of discourse analysis methods. They are used to examine how language is used in different social contexts and how it is used to construct and negotiate social reality.

What is the term for the study of how language is used to create and maintain social identities?

  1. Conversational analysis

  2. Discourse analysis

  3. Identity construction

  4. Sociolinguistics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Identity construction is the study of how language is used to create and maintain social identities. It examines how people use language to express their social identity, negotiate their social status, and build and maintain social networks.

Which of the following is an example of a way that language can be used to create and maintain social identities?

  1. Using different words for the same thing in different social contexts

  2. Using different grammatical structures in different social contexts

  3. Using different pronunciations for the same word in different social contexts

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of ways that language can be used to create and maintain social identities. They are used to signal social group membership, social status, and social values.

What is the term for the study of how language is used to create and maintain social power?

  1. Conversational analysis

  2. Discourse analysis

  3. Power analysis

  4. Sociolinguistics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Power analysis is the study of how language is used to create and maintain social power. It examines how people use language to assert their authority, control others, and resist power.

Which of the following is an example of a way that language can be used to create and maintain social power?

  1. Using formal language in a professional setting

  2. Using informal language in a casual setting

  3. Using technical language in a scientific setting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

All of the above are examples of ways that language can be used to create and maintain social power. They are used to signal social status, expertise, and authority.

What is the term for the study of how language is used to create and maintain social solidarity?

  1. Conversational analysis

  2. Discourse analysis

  3. Solidarity analysis

  4. Sociolinguistics


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Solidarity analysis is the study of how language is used to create and maintain social solidarity. It examines how people use language to build and maintain social relationships, negotiate social status, and create and maintain social networks.

Which of the following is an example of a way that language can be used to create and maintain social solidarity?

  1. Using slang in a casual setting

  2. Using jargon in a professional setting

  3. Using technical language in a scientific setting

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Using slang in a casual setting is an example of a way that language can be used to create and maintain social solidarity. It is used to signal group membership and shared values.

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