Chapter 4 Quiz

Chapter 4 Quiz

True or False

Question 2.2

1. High language frequently involves use of slang or jargon and is used in informal environments.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.3

2. While lower abstractions ensure clarity, we sometimes use high abstractions to accomplish specific communication goals.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.4

3. By code switching, we actually hurt our chances of accommodating another person.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.5

4. Language differences between men and women are often exaggerated.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.6

5. The cognitive language you use about someone or something else affects your experiences with them.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.7

6. Language is bound by the relationship in which it occurs.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.8

7. Qualifiers, hedges, and disclaimers cause women to appear more powerful.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.9

8. Communication acquisition involves learning to use language in various ways.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.10

9. In communicating via e-mail, text messages, and blogs, nonverbal cues are removed, so language must be clear to be appropriate and effective.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Question 2.11

10. Jargon is an informal form of language that is known to most people in a particular culture at a particular time.

A.
B.

Correct
Incorrect

Multiple Choice

Question 2.12

1. _____________ refers to using abstract words that have unclear or misleading definitions to get out of an uncomfortable situation.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is B.

Question 2.13

2. Which of the following is an example of a politically correct term?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is D.

Question 2.14

3. In ______ cultures, people use direct language, and do not rely as much on the context of the communication situation for meaning.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 2.15

4. The word cat is an arbitrary________ that refers to a type of feline animal that people often keep as pets.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 2.16

5. The consistently held (dictionary) definition of a word is referred to as its __________ meaning.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 2.17

6. The theory that holds that speakers of different languages have different views of the world is ____________.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is D.

Question 2.18

7. Which of the following is the best description of the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is b.

Question 2.19

8. Jane says her cousin is “big boned” instead of saying she' s overweight, obese, or fat, because she understands those other terms might have insulting connotations. What type of language abstraction is Jane using?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is C.

Question 2.20

9. Which of the following is NOT a general characteristic associated with female language use?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is A.

Question 2.21

10. _________ are our various language possibilities and we draw on them to find the most effective and appropriate language for a given relationship, situation, or cultural environment.

A.
B.
C.
D.

Correct
Incorrect. The answer is B.