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Pragmatic Competence Analysis Flashcards

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  1. Which term describes the phenomenon where a learner's first language pragmatic norms inappropriately influence their second language use?

    Answer: Pragmatic transfer

    Pragmatic transfer occurs when L1 norms for functions like requests, apologies, or compliments are carried into L2 use, sometimes causing miscommunication.

  2. A B2-level speaker uses 'well,' 'you know,' and 'I mean' frequently while speaking. In CEFR terms, these are examples of:

    Answer: Discourse markers used to manage interaction and signal thinking

    Discourse markers like 'well' and 'I mean' serve pragmatic functions such as signaling a shift in topic, hedging, or managing the listener's attention.

  3. According to CEFR, which level marks the first point where learners are expected to handle 'unexpected complications' in everyday transactions?

    Answer: B1

    B1 descriptors include coping with unexpected complications such as handling problems in shops, restaurants, or while travelling.

  4. In the CEFR descriptor scale for 'addressing audiences,' which feature most distinguishes C2 from C1?

    Answer: Spontaneous, natural delivery with full command of rhetorical and stylistic devices

    C2 speakers demonstrate spontaneous, natural delivery with mastery of rhetorical devices, whereas C1 speakers are still developing full stylistic flexibility.

  5. Which speech act theory concept distinguishes between what is said (locutionary act) and the social action performed by saying it (illocutionary act)?

    Answer: Austin's Speech Act Theory

    J.L. Austin's Speech Act Theory distinguishes locutionary (the utterance itself), illocutionary (the intended action), and perlocutionary (the effect) acts.

  6. A learner can produce grammatically accurate sentences but regularly fails to take turns appropriately in group discussions. This gap is best described as:

    Answer: Strong linguistic but weak interactional pragmatic competence

    Turn-taking is an interactional pragmatic skill distinct from grammatical accuracy, and a learner can be strong in one while weak in the other.

  7. Which CEFR competence area includes the ability to use appropriate greetings, forms of address, and leave-taking expressions?

    Answer: Sociolinguistic competence

    Sociolinguistic competence in CEFR covers social conventions including greetings, forms of address, and other culturally-bound interactional rituals.