Conversational Principles: Master Grice's Maxims for Effective Communication

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT included in Grice's Maxims?

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Relevance

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Quantity

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Quality

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Relation

Question 2

According to the Maxim of Quantity, effective communication involves:

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Providing only the necessary amount of information

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Speaking clearly and directly

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Avoiding unnecessary repetition

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Saying more than what is needed

Question 3

The Maxim of Relation emphasizes the importance of:

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Staying on topic

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Using clear transitions

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Avoiding irrelevant information

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Establishing a logical flow

Question 4

According to the Maxim of Manner, effective communication should be:

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Clear and concise

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Ambiguous and difficult to understand

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Full of unnecessary details

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Off-topic and irrelevant

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of conversational implicature?

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To infer additional meaning beyond what is literally stated

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To convey explicit meaning through words

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To indicate agreement or disagreement

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To control the direction of the conversation

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a conventional implicature?

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Using 'please' to request something politely

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Saying 'I'm fine' when feeling unwell

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Using sarcasm to express the opposite of what is said

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Implying a threat by saying 'You don't want to mess with me.'

Question 7

How do Grice's Maxims contribute to effective communication?

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They facilitate mutual understanding between speakers and listeners

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They ensure that messages are truthful and accurate

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They guarantee agreement between speakers

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They eliminate the possibility of misunderstandings

Question 8

How can teachers integrate Grice's Maxims into their teaching to enhance students' communication skills?

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Teach the maxims directly and give examples of their use.

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Have students analyze real conversations for maxim violations.

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Ask students to create conversations that follow the maxims.

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Give students a list of communication rules to follow.

Question 9

Which principle is NOT among Grice's Maxims of Conversation?

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Politeness

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Quantity

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Quality

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Relevance

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of violating the Maxim of Relevance?

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Introducing an unrelated topic into the conversation.

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Providing excessive details about a topic.

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Using ambiguous language.

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Speaking in a monotone voice.

Question 11

Grice's Maxims are primarily concerned with:

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The effectiveness and clarity of the communication.

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The accuracy of the information communicated.

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The intentions of the speaker.

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The cultural background of the participants.

Question 12

The concept of conversational implicature suggests that:

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Meaning can be conveyed indirectly through hints or suggestions.

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Speakers should always be explicit in their intentions.

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Listeners should interpret utterances literally.

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Communication should be limited to factual statements.

Question 13

Which statement is NOT one of Grice's Maxims of Conversation?

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Maxim of Politeness

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Relevance

Question 14

According to the Maxim of Quantity, speakers should:

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Provide as much information as necessary, but no more

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Provide more information than necessary

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Keep their responses as brief as possible

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Repeat themselves frequently

Question 15

Which maxim is violated when someone makes an unclear or ambiguous statement?

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Maxim of Manner

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Relevance

Question 16

The Maxim of Relevance requires that speakers:

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Provide information that is directly related to the topic of conversation

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Change the topic frequently

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Go into excessive detail

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Ignore the listener's interests

Question 17

Which of the following is an example of a speaker violating the Maxim of Manner?

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Being ambiguous or evasive

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Using clear and concise language

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Providing well-organized information

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Avoiding unnecessary repetition

Question 18

The primary purpose of Grice's Maxims of Conversation is to:

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Promote effective and efficient communication

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Prevent people from lying

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Ensure that people are always polite

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Guarantee that all communication is successful

Question 19

Which of the following is a consequence of violating Grice's Maxims of Conversation?

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Confusion and misunderstanding

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Improved communication

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Increased trust

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Enhanced rapport

Question 20

Grice's Maxims of Conversation are considered:

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Universal principles of communication

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American cultural norms

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Only applicable to formal settings

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Irrelevant in everyday conversations

Question 21

The Maxim of Quality states that speakers should:

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Provide truthful and accurate information

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Make exaggerated claims

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Withhold important details

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Say whatever is necessary to get their point across

Question 22

Which principle is NOT a part of Grice's Maxims for cooperative communication?

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Provide more information than necessary

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Provide only relevant information

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Express yourself clearly

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Be truthful and honest

Question 23

Which of the following best describes the Maxim of Relevance?

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Say things that directly relate to the conversation topic.

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Avoid using ambiguous language.

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State what you mean clearly and directly.

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Provide only the necessary amount of information.

Question 24

A speaker who knowingly provides inaccurate information is violating which Maxim?

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Relevance

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Manner

Question 25

When a speaker follows the Maxim of Manner, they ensure that their language is:

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Clear, concise, and free from ambiguity.

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Figurative, poetic, and emotive.

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Persuasive, manipulative, and deceptive.

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Technical, jargon-filled, and complex.

Question 26

The primary goal of following Grice's Maxims is:

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Preventing misunderstandings and promoting effective communication.

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Avoiding conflict and confrontation.

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Ensuring all messages are interpreted as intended.

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Manipulating others and persuading them to your viewpoint.

Question 27

How do Grice's Maxims interact with social norms to influence our expectations and interpretations of communication?

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Grice's Maxims and social norms work together to shape our communication.

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Grice's Maxims are the same as social norms.

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Grice's Maxims and social norms are completely separate concepts.

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Grice's Maxims go against social norms.

Question 28

What is the main reason for Grice's Conversational Maxims?

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To make conversations clear and relevant

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To set rules for how people talk to each other

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To stop people from misunderstanding each other

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To help people be more creative when they talk

Question 29

How do cultural variations impact the interpretation and application of Grice's Maxims in communication across different cultures?

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Cultural differences can lead to varying interpretations of what constitutes 'truthful' information under the Quality Maxim.

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Cultural contexts do not influence the interpretation of Grice's Maxims.

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The Maxims apply uniformly to all cultures without any cultural variations.

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The Relation Maxim is interpreted uniformly across cultures, regardless of cultural backgrounds.

Question 30

According to Grice's Maxims, speakers should be relevant in their contributions to a conversation. Which maxim guides this principle?

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Maxim of Relation

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Manner

Question 31

The Maxim of Quality suggests that speakers should:

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Avoid being vague and provide sufficient evidence to support their claims

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Speak politely at all times

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Use the fewest words possible

Question 32

Which maxim is violated when a speaker uses language that is deliberately confusing or ambiguous?

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Maxim of Manner

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Maxim of Relation

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Maxim of Quantity

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT a principle of Grice's Maxims?

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Brevity

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Quantity

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Quality

Question 34

When a speaker unnecessarily provides more information than is needed, they may be violating which maxim?

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Manner

Question 35

According to the Maxim of Manner, speakers should use language that is:

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Clear, concise, and organized

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Polite and respectful

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Figurative and imaginative

Question 36

Which maxim is violated when a speaker provides information that is known to be false?

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Relation

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Maxim of Quantity

Question 37

Which maxim focuses on avoiding unnecessary repetition and redundancy?

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Relation

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Maxim of Manner

Question 38

According to the Quantity Maxim of Grice, individuals should:

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Say no more than is necessary

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Say everything they know about the topic

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Provide as many details as possible

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Be brief and concise

Question 39

The Manner Maxim of Grice emphasizes the importance of using language that is:

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Clear and unambiguous

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Figurative and metaphorical

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Emotional and subjective

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Formal and technical

Question 40

Grice's Relevance Maxim stresses the value of providing information that is:

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Pertinent to the conversation

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Original and innovative

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Persuasive and convincing

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Comprehensive and exhaustive

Question 41

Which of the following actions would violate the Sincerity Maxim?

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Saying something that you don't believe

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Using hedging language

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Asking an indirect question

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Making a joke

Question 42

In order to follow the Cooperative Principle, speakers generally assume that:

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Others are cooperating as well

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Others possess the same knowledge

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Others are always truthful

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Others share their beliefs and values

Question 43

Which of the following is not one of Grice's Maxims?

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Succinctness

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Relation

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Quality

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Quantity

Question 44

When speakers use sarcasm or irony, they are:

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Intentionally violating one or more of Grice's Maxims

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Following the Cooperative Principle strictly

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Presupposing certain beliefs in the listener

Question 45

A felicitous utterance is best described as a:

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Well-formed sentence used appropriately in context

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Sentence that is ambiguous and open to multiple interpretations

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Sentence that is grammatically perfect but nonsensical

Question 46

The Implicature Maxim allows speakers to:

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Convey information beyond what is explicitly stated

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Prevent listeners from misunderstanding

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Ensure that all utterances are interpreted literally

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a Grice's Maxim of Cooperative Conversation?

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Be opaque

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Be clear

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Be relevant

Question 48

According to Grice's Maxims, a speaker should make their contribution as:

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Informative as is required for the current purposes of the exchange.

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Humorous as possible.

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Brief as possible.

Question 49

Which Maxim prohibits a speaker from saying something they believe to be false?

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Maxim of Quality

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Maxim of Manner

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Maxim of Quantity

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Maxim of Relevance

Question 50

According to the Maxim of Relevance, a speaker's contribution should:

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Be relevant to the current topic of conversation.

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Be respectful of others' opinions.

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Be supported by evidence.

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Be brief and concise.

Question 51

Which of the following would violate the Maxim of Manner?

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Using overly technical language in a casual conversation.

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Using humor appropriately.

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Being direct and clear.

Question 52

In what context are Grice's Maxims most commonly applied?

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Cooperative conversations

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Therapeutic settings

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Competitive debates

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Legal proceedings