JSS 1 English Studies Flashcards: Listening and Speaking: Conversations on Everyday Issues

Question 1

Words commonly used in a particular field form its ____.

Accepted Answer

register

Question 2

The word 'inflation' belongs mainly to the register of ____.

Accepted Answer

economics

Question 3

The expression 'carbon emission' belongs to the register of ____.

Accepted Answer

climate change

Question 4

The term 'surveillance' is commonly used when discussing ____.

Accepted Answer

security

Question 5

In education, a child who is not enrolled in school is called an ____ child.

Accepted Answer

out-of-school

Question 6

What should a speaker do before joining a discussion on a public issue?

Accepted Answer

understand the issue

Question 7

A respectful disagreement should attack the ____ rather than the person.

Accepted Answer

idea

Question 8

Which expression politely introduces a different opinion?

Accepted Answer

I see your point, but I disagree.

Question 9

A conversation succeeds when speakers take ____.

Accepted Answer

turns

Question 10

Why should slang be avoided in a formal discussion?

Accepted Answer

It may be inappropriate for the audience.

Question 11

The general rise in prices is called ____.

Accepted Answer

inflation

Question 12

Long-term changes in normal weather patterns are called ____.

Accepted Answer

climate change

Question 13

Measures taken to protect people and property relate to ____.

Accepted Answer

security

Question 14

What is a suitable way to ask a speaker to explain further?

Accepted Answer

Could you clarify that point?

Question 15

A claim supported with facts is more ____.

Accepted Answer

credible

Question 16

What should a speaker use to connect a cause to its result?

Accepted Answer

because

Question 17

In a group discussion, interrupting repeatedly prevents fair ____.

Accepted Answer

participation

Question 18

A speaker addressing unemployment should use words connected with ____.

Accepted Answer

jobs and the economy

Question 19

What tone is suitable for discussing victims of insecurity?

Accepted Answer

serious and respectful

Question 20

At the end of a discussion, restating agreed points is called ____.

Accepted Answer

summarising

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