Language Skills & Communication Proficiency Flashcards

Which word correctly completes the sentence: 'The committee has made its decision, and the results will _____ all employees.'

Answer: affect

'Affect' is the verb meaning to influence or have an impact on, while 'effect' is typically a noun.

In cross-cultural communication, 'high-context' cultures tend to:

Answer: Communicate meaning through context, relationships, and nonverbal cues.

High-context cultures (e.g., Japan, China, many Middle Eastern countries) embed meaning in context, relationships, and nonverbal cues rather than explicit words.

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

Answer: Running quickly, the bus was missed.

A dangling modifier occurs when the modifying phrase ('Running quickly') does not logically connect to the subject of the main clause ('the bus' cannot run).

When writing a professional email to someone you've never met, the most appropriate salutation is:

Answer: Dear Mr./Ms. [Last Name],

Using 'Dear' with a formal title and last name is the standard professional salutation when writing to a new contact.

The term 'code-switching' in communication refers to:

Answer: Shifting language style or dialect based on social context

Code-switching is the practice of alternating between languages, dialects, or communication styles depending on the social or professional context.

Which of the following is an example of a malapropism?

Answer: Saying 'for all intensive purposes' instead of 'for all intents and purposes'

A malapropism is the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding word, such as 'intensive purposes' instead of 'intents and purposes.'

In a formal research paper, which citation style is most commonly used in social sciences?

Answer: APA

APA (American Psychological Association) format is the standard citation style used in psychology, education, and the social sciences.