1. ____________________ is the primary code humans use to communicate. (Points : 1) Jargon
Interpersonal Communication
Language
Slang
Question 2.
2.
________________ is defined as communication of a message without words, which means that it encompasses a wide range of vocal and visual signs and behaviors.
(Points : 1)
Nonverbal communication
Verbal communication
Interpersonal communication
Human communication
Question 3.
3. Concrete words have a
________________, a corresponding person or object that you can see, touch, or otherwise experience with your physical senses.
(Points : 1)
referent
dialect
vernacular
abstract
Question 4.
4. One reason language is so powerful is that it is the means by which you construct your reality.
(Points : 1)
True
False
Question 5.
5. Like many languages, American English has various ________________ – geographic or social differences in the way groups of people use the same language.
(Points : 1)
referents
dialects
vernaculars
abstracts
Question 6.
6. The term
________________ describes a wide range of common and nonstandard English, including jargon, colloquialisms, idioms, and slang.
(Points : 1)
Formal language
Informal language
Jargon
Cliché
Question 7.
7.
________________ is the specialized or technical language of a specific group or profession that may not be understood by outsiders. (Points : 1) Formal language
Informal language
Jargon
Cliché
Question 8.
8.
The ______________ is the dictionary definition or description of what the word represents. (Points : 1)
denotation
synonym
vernacular
connotation
Question 9.
9. Like other languages, English is not growing and evolving. It is complete and now must be mastered.
(Points : 1)
True
False
Question 10.
10. When words relate to ideas or concepts that exist only in your mind and do not represent a tangible object they are called ___________ words.
(Points : 1)
referent
dialect
vernacular
abstract
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