LOTE Listening and Speaking Skills 2

Question 1

What does 'code-switching' mean in bilingual or multilingual communication?

Accepted Answer

Alternating between two or more languages within a single conversation or sentence

Answer

Code-switching is the practice of alternating between two or more languages in a conversation, often used by bilingual speakers.

Question 2

What is 'discourse' in the context of speaking skills?

Accepted Answer

Connected speech or writing that forms a coherent, organized unit of communication

Answer

Discourse refers to extended, connected units of language — spoken or written — that go beyond the sentence level and form coherent communication.

Question 3

In oral language assessment, what is 'coherence'?

Accepted Answer

The logical and clear connection of ideas in spoken or written communication

Answer

Coherence refers to how well ideas are logically organized and connected so that the message is clear and understandable to the listener.

Question 4

What does 'turn-taking' refer to in conversational language skills?

Accepted Answer

The conventions by which speakers alternate in contributing to a conversation

Answer

Turn-taking refers to the implicit rules governing how and when each speaker contributes in a conversation without speaking simultaneously.

Question 5

What is 'stress' in spoken language?

Accepted Answer

The emphasis placed on certain syllables or words in speech

Answer

Stress refers to the greater emphasis (louder, longer, or higher pitch) placed on particular syllables or words to convey meaning.

LOTE - Language Other Than English Practice Test