Question

In a natural conversation, the ability to know when to speak, when to pause, and how to hand over the speaking turn to another person is part of which speaking subskill?

• A. A. Pronunciation accuracy
• B. B. Fluency and rhythm
• C. C. Turn-taking and discourse management
• D. D. Vocabulary richness

Answer 1

Answer:

C. C. Turn-taking and discourse management

Turn-taking is a key discourse management subskill in speaking that involves:

• Recognizing appropriate moments to start or stop speaking

• Using verbal and non-verbal cues to signal a change of speaker

• Ensuring smooth, respectful interaction between participants in conversation

Example:

• Saying phrases like “What do you think?” or using a pause to invite others to speak.

• Picking up subtle cues (intonation, body language) that someone else wants to speak.