Question

Which speaking subskill allows a speaker to adapt their choice of words and sentence structures to suit different social contexts and audiences?

• A. Pronunciation
• B. Strategic Competence
• C. Sociolinguistic Competence
• D. Interactional Fluency

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Sociolinguistic Competence

Sociolinguistic competence is the speaking subskill that enables a speaker to:

• Adapt language (vocabulary, tone, sentence structure)

• According to social context, cultural norms, roles, and audience expectations

This competence ensures that communication is socially appropriate, polite, and effective in different situations.