Functions of Communication_Exercise

"Let’s catch up over lunch this weekend. It’s been a while since we last talked."

What function of communication does this verbal cue pertain to?

• Social Interaction

• Information

• Motivation

• Emotional Expression

At a staff meeting, the manager says, “We need to follow the new safety protocols starting next week. Make sure everyone knows the changes."

What function of communication is being used?

• Emotional Expression

• Regulation/Control

• Social Interaction

• Information

A parent tells their child, “If you finish your homework, we’ll go get ice cream."

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Information

• Emotional Expression

A teacher says, “Can you explain how you solved that math problem? I’m curious about your thought process."

What function of communication is being used?

• Information

• Social Interaction

• Motivation

• Regulation/Control

“Let’s meet at the library tomorrow at 3 PM to study for the test."

What function of communication does this verbal cue pertain to?

• Social Interaction

• Emotional Expression

• Motivation

• Information

"I really appreciate how helpful you’ve been lately. Thank you!"

What function of communication does this verbal cue pertain to?

• Motivation

• Information

• Regulation/Control

• Emotional Expression

“You need to be in class by 8 AM tomorrow for the final exam."

What function of communication does this verbal cue pertain to?

• Information

• Regulation/Control

• Emotional Expression

• Social Interaction

"The capital of France is Paris, and it is located in Western Europe."

What function of communication does this verbal cue pertain to?

• Social Interaction

• Information

• Regulation/Control

• Emotional Expression

At a family dinner, Sam says, “I’m really proud of how hard you worked this semester. You did great!"

• Motivation

• Social Interaction

• Emotional Expression

• Regulation/Control

In a classroom discussion, a student says, “I believe the main theme of the story is friendship because the characters support each other throughout."

• Emotional Expression

• Information

• Regulation/Control

• Social Interaction