Question 1

Scientists, technicians, educators, and physicians often incorporate jargon when communicating with other members of the same profession.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. Jargon, or specialized language, is commonly used within professions as a way to communicate complex concepts efficiently and precisely among colleagues who share a common technical language.

Question 2

Which of the following is not part of the semantic triangle of meaning?&#10;A)symbol&#10;B)referent&#10;C)object&#10;D)reference

Accepted Answer

The semantic triangle of meaning consists of three parts: symbol (word or image), referent (real-life object or concept being referred to), and reference (connection between the symbol and the referent). "Object" is not a part of this triangle.

Question 3

To say you are &#34;in between jobs&#34; instead of &#34;unemployed&#34; is an example of __________.&#10;A)colloquialism&#10;B)regionalism&#10;C)doublespeak&#10;D)euphemism

Accepted Answer

"In between jobs" is a way of saying "unemployed" without using a negative word. This is an example of a euphemism, which is a milder or more indirect way of expressing something unpleasant or sensitive.

Question 4

Dana often shares personal information about herself, asks questions about others' well-being, and invites others to participate during conversations.This is known as report talk.

Accepted Answer

This is actually an example of rapport talk, which focuses on building and maintaining social relationships by sharing personal information, expressing emotions, and inviting others to join in the conversation. Report talk, on the other hand, is more focused on conveying information, facts, and data.

Question 5

Phonology refers to the meanings of specific words.

Accepted Answer

Phonology refers to the study of sounds and sound patterns in language, not the meanings of specific words.

Question 6

Approximately __________ of professional employees work in virtual teams.&#10;A)20 percent&#10;B)40 percent&#10;C)60 percent&#10;D)80 percent

Accepted Answer

According to a survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management, approximately 60 percent of professional employees work in virtual teams. This indicates that a significant portion of the workforce operates within remote, flexible, or distributed work arrangements.

Question 7

Men interrupt conversations more often than women.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that men interrupt conversations more often than women, with some attributing this to societal norms that encourage men to assert dominance and control in social situations.

Question 8

The rules that govern word order are called __________.&#10;A)language&#10;B)phonology&#10;C)syntax&#10;D)semantics

Accepted Answer

The rules that govern word order are part of syntax, which is the study of how words are arranged in a sentence to convey meaning. Phonology is the study of sounds in language, semantics is the study of meaning in language, and language refers to the entire system of communication.

Question 9

Denotative meanings are the literal, or commonly accepted, meaning of a word.

Accepted Answer

Denotative meanings refer to the literal meaning of a word as defined in a dictionary or commonly accepted by native speakers of a language.

Question 10

Which of the following is not part of the four common strategies used to maintain long distance relationships, particularly when one partner is deployed?&#10;A)to talk about the events and news from the day&#10;B)to avoid discussing negative topics&#10;C)to express affection&#10;D)to avoid talking about future plans

Accepted Answer

Avoiding talking about future plans is not a common strategy used to maintain long distance relationships, particularly when one partner is deployed. In fact, discussing future plans can provide a sense of hope and anticipation for the future together. The other three strategies mentioned - talking about daily events and news, expressing affection, and avoiding negative topics - are common strategies used to maintain long distance relationships.

Deck 4: Communication