Differences Between Spoken and Written Discourse Quiz

What sentence structure is more common in spoken discourse?

• Long and complex

• Short and simple

• Structured and formal

• Compound and detailed

How does written discourse typically treat contractions?

• Uses them frequently

• Avoids them for formality

• Uses incomplete forms

• Only uses informal contractions

What type of vocabulary is more common in spoken discourse?

• Academic

• Technical

• Formal

• Informal and accessible

Which of the following is typical in spoken discourse but absent in written discourse?

• Complete sentences

• Disfluencies and fillers

• Complex sentence structure

• Consistent tense usage

What is the norm for tense usage in written discourse?

• Mixed tenses

• Frequent tense shifts

• Consistent tense usage

• Past tense only

Which discourse relies on punctuation to convey pauses and meaning?

• Spoken

• Written

• Both

• Neither

How does organization differ between spoken and written discourse?

• Written is more fluid

• Spoken is more organized

• Written follows clear structure

• Spoken follows strict rules

Which discourse form is more likely to repeat words or phrases for clarification?

• Written discourse

• Spoken discourse

• Both

• Neither

What role do fillers like “um” and “you know” play in spoken discourse?

• Indicate formality

• Maintain grammatical clarity

• Help pause or think

• Are completely absent

Why is written discourse usually free of disfluencies?

• Lack of editing

• Written discourse is casual

• It undergoes editing for clarity

• To maintain verbal engagement