LESSON 1.2: EXAMPLES OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

Question 1

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

Have you noticed the weird weather lately? Is this because of global warming?

Answer 1

Nomination

Question 2

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

I was late for class again! The MRT stopped midway. What is wrong with the MRT?

Answer 2

Nomination

Question 3

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

They say that the Philippine economy is getting better. Only the stupid think that, right?

Answer 3

Restriction

Question 4

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

That arrest move was a disaster waiting to happen. Do you agree?

Answer 4

Restriction

( answerable in yes / no )

Question 5

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

I agree with the point just made. But may I add that OFWs would rather be home and work here so they could be with their families?

Answer 5

Turn-Taking

Question 6

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

May I have the floor, sir? The topic under discussion is the state of the Philippine economy today. We want better lives for all Filipinos, whether they are working here or abroad.

Answer 6

Turn-Taking

Question 7

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

How often do you ride the MRT, Tony? How many times have you encountered a stoppage in service?

Answer 7

Topic Control

Question 8

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

Your car may break down, too, Luna, right? So, you have to find another means of getting to school. We all do not want to be late for class, yes?

Answer 8

Topic Control

Question 9

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

This is a battle with corporations that continue to pollute the environment. But this is also a battle with man himself, who continues to act as if there is another Earth we can move to once this Earth dies.

Answer 9

Topic Shifting

Question 10

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

If we cannot use the Earth’s resources, our economies will die. We need to choose: the economy or the environment.

Answer 10

Topic Shifting

Question 11

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

I have ordered Colonel, uh, General Pano to look into this matter. He, General Pano I mean, will report directly to me, as President of the Philippines.

Answer 11

Repair

Question 12

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

When we look at the World Wide Web, more popularly known as WWWW…excuse me, WWW, we find that this Information Highway or rather Superhighway is the means toward becoming part of a globally economy, a global economy.

Answer 12

Repair

Question 13

IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF COMMUNICATIVE STRATEGIES

Kim: So that’s it for our plans in the upcoming Student Council elections.
Bethyna: Yes.
Celina: Okay, all done.
Bea: Finished.
Kim: See you in class.
Bethyna, Celina, Bea: See you later.

Answer 13

Termination