CEFR CEFR - Common European Framework Pragmatic Competence Analysis 2

Question 1

What does "pragmatic competence" mean in the CEFR framework?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of how to use language effectively and appropriately in context

Answer

Pragmatic competence is about using language effectively and appropriately for context and purpose.

Question 2

Which aspect of pragmatics involves knowing how to make an indirect request politely?

Accepted Answer

Functional competence

Answer

Functional competence covers the ability to use language for communicative purposes including polite requests.

Question 3

At B2, what pragmatic ability does CEFR describe?

Accepted Answer

Can understand and use implicit meaning, implication, and indirect communication

Answer

B2 pragmatic competence includes understanding implicit meaning and using implication effectively.

Question 4

What is "discourse competence" in CEFR pragmatics?

Accepted Answer

The ability to organize utterances into coherent, well-structured discourse

Answer

Discourse competence involves organizing language into coherent, well-structured communication.

Question 5

At A2, what limits a learner's pragmatic competence?

Accepted Answer

Limited repertoire of communicative functions; relies on formulaic expressions

Answer

A2 pragmatic competence is limited - learners use formulaic expressions and basic communicative functions.

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