Question 1

Geoffrey Sampson offers what as evidence that,contrary to the views of Noam Chomsky,not all languages employ a universal grammar?

Accepted Answer

A)   Chomsky is a leftist, and so he cannot be trusted.
B)   Only the English language uses adjectives and adverbs.
C)   Some less studied languages do not seem to use such a grammar.
D)   Sixty percent of the world's languages have fewer than ten thousand speakers.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following first became a lexical definition in the 2010s?

Accepted Answer

A)   global warming
B)   AIDS
C)   cybercast
D)   democracyE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Only language can be used to convey information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The flexibility of language only serves to enhance communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following is an essential component of critical thinking?

Accepted Answer

A)   being aware of the communication styles of others
B)   being aware of your own communication style
C)   being a clear and accurate communicator
D)   All of these answers are correct.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

People rarely lie.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following best describes a verbal dispute?

Accepted Answer

A)   a disagreement that over what is factual
B)   an apparent disagreement in which two people believe they are disagreeing but in fact are only using the same words in different ways
C)   a disagreement over what words to use to describe a situation
D)   None of these answers is correct.E) B) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following is true of communication styles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Assertive communicators attempt to get what they want by controlling others.
B)   Passive-aggressive communicators avoid confrontation and instead let others control them.
C)   Aggressive communicators strive for outcomes acceptable to everyone involved.
D)   None of these answers is correct.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following is true of theoretical definitions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Theoretical definitions attempt to capture how a word is normally used.
B)   Theoretical definitions are a type of precising definition.
C)   Theoretical definitions have only connotative meanings.
D)   None of these answers is correct.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 10

An operational definition is a type of precising definition that establishes precise measurements for whether or not something is denoted by the word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The denotative meaning of a word expresses the characteristics of the object symbolized by the word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 12

One function of expressive language is to bring about various emotional states in hearers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Most language can serve multiple functions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is true of precising definitions?

Accepted Answer

A)   Precising definitions decrease the vagueness of a word.
B)   Precising definitions are less exact than lexical definitions.
C)   Precising definitions are intended to increase confusion.
D)   All of these answers are true of precising definitions.E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Effective communication can help with which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   leadership skills
B)   critical thinking skills
C)   having successful personal relationships
D)   All of these answers are correct.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C) D

Question 16

A good definition includes emotive words.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

All college campuses allow unrestricted freedom of speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is true of the functions that language can serve?

Accepted Answer

A)   Language can only be used to impart information.
B)   Language can only serve one function at a time.
C)   Language can be used as a part of a formal ceremony.
D)   Language cannot be used to express and impart emotions.E) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 19

Which of the following is true of gender and communication styles?

Accepted Answer

A)   Gender does not influence communication styles.
B)   Differences in communication styles due to gender can lead to miscommunication.
C)   Men tend to communicate in order to build and strengthen relationships.
D)   Women never communicate in order to simply relate information.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Directive language is either true or false.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 3: Language and Communication

Geoffrey Sampson offers what as evidence that,contrary to the views of Noam Chomsky,not all languages employ a universal grammar?

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Which of the following first became a lexical definition in the 2010s?

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Only language can be used to convey information.

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The flexibility of language only serves to enhance communication.

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Which of the following is an essential component of critical thinking?

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People rarely lie.

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Which of the following best describes a verbal dispute?

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Which of the following is true of communication styles?

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Which of the following is true of theoretical definitions?

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An operational definition is a type of precising definition that establishes precise measurements for whether or not something is denoted by the word.

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The denotative meaning of a word expresses the characteristics of the object symbolized by the word.

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One function of expressive language is to bring about various emotional states in hearers.

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Most language can serve multiple functions.

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Which of the following is true of precising definitions?

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Effective communication can help with which of the following?

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A good definition includes emotive words.

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All college campuses allow unrestricted freedom of speech.

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Which of the following is true of the functions that language can serve?

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Which of the following is true of gender and communication styles?

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Directive language is either true or false.

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