7.9.3 - Language Use
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Practice Questions
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What is an example of polite language?
💡 Hint: Think about how to ask for help politely.
What does turn-taking mean?
💡 Hint: Remember how you wait for a friend to finish talking.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does pragmatics focus on in language?
💡 Hint: Think about what background context really means for discussions.
True or False: All sentences need to be grammatically correct to be effective.
💡 Hint: Consider how meaning can change based on delivery, not just words.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a conversation between two friends planning an event, ensuring polite requests and effective turn-taking.
💡 Hint: Make sure both friends feel included in the planning.
How would you teach a younger sibling the importance of politeness when they are asking for something?
💡 Hint: Think of a scenario they encounter regularly.
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