REPAIR STRATEGY

Question 1

_ are expressions that have no bearing on the meaning of what someone says

Answer 1

FILLERS

Question 2

it is a type of coping mechanism that speakers use to deal with difficulties in a speaking situation

Answer 2

repair strategy

Question 3

When a speaker realizes that the listener does not grasp what has been said, the speaker “repairs” the situation by restating the idea in a different way

Answer 3

rephrasing

Question 4

a speaker would use examples to make sure that the listener understands the concept being discussed. it also maintains the interest of the audience

Answer 4

using examples

Question 5

a speaker would use phrases like, “excuse me?” and “i think I missed that. could you repeat what you said?” if he or she does not quite hear what has been said, or if he or she is unable to fully understand it

Answer 5

seeking clarification

Question 6

a speaker can repeat or reiterate what has been said. sometimes, the speaker would even ask the audience to repeat what he or she had said. They do this to emphasize a point given

Answer 6

repeating

Question 7

a speaker can modify the way of delivering the message by either removing or adding something.

Answer 7

modifying