Test on Exploring Communication and Language

Question 1: Silverback gorillas are able to warn other gorillas of a threat by releasing a strong scent.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: If a silverback gorilla identifies a threat, they can give off a strong scent and secretly warn other gorillas without making a noise.

Question 2: According to the article, what is true regarding the use of color in birds?

A. Colors are generally used by male birds to attract females.

B. Female birds use bright colors to be attractive to male birds.

C. Many birds use colors primarily as a defense mechanism against predators.

D. Colorful birds tend, in general, to be female birds.

Explanation: The article states, 'in general, the most colorful of birds are male?' and 'Female birds are attracted to the males that put on the most exciting show of colorful feathers.' This indicates that male birds use colors to attract females. The article also contrasts this with insects, which use bright colors as a defense mechanism, implying birds do not use colors primarily for defense in the same way.

Question 3: A person who speaks multiple languages fluently is considered multilingual, and presidents from different countries often use an interpreter when they meet.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'If a person speaks fluo languages fluently, they are multilingual' and 'When presidents from different countries meet, they speak with the help of a(n) interpreter'.

Question 4: Based on the provided materials, what accurately describes a 'native speaker' and a 'bilingual' person?

A. A native speaker is someone whose first language is that particular language, while a bilingual person speaks two languages fluently.

B. A native speaker is proficient in a language, but a bilingual person is an interpreter for two languages.

C. A native speaker has a strong accent, whereas a bilingual person only knows one language perfectly.

D. A native speaker is someone who can translate books from one language to another, and a bilingual person can also learn several other languages well.

Explanation: The study materials state, 'Consuela Mendez is from Texas in the United States, and her first language is English, so she's a(n) native speaker of English.' It also says, 'However, she also speaks Spanish! fluently because her parents were born in Mexico. That makes her (bilingual).' Additionally, the 'DID YOU KNOW?' section mentions 'More than half of the world's population speaks two languages and is... bilingual'. This confirms that a native speaker's first language is that language, and a bilingual person speaks two languages fluently.

Question 5: The dialogue to be completed in the study materials includes the word "yes" for showing interest.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The list of words provided for completing the dialogue includes 'yes', but it is an extra word that is not needed to complete the dialogue to show interest. Phrases like 'That's amazing!', 'Where was that?', and 'I know what you mean!' are used instead.