Communicative competence is made up of four competence areas. Match column 2 with the correct definitions of the competence areas in column 1.

Column 1 Competence

1. Sociolinguistic

2. Discourse

3. Linguistic

4. Strategic

Column 2 Definitions

( ) It’s knowing how to recognize and repair communication breakdowns.

( ) It’s knowing how to use and respond to language appropriately.

( ) It’s knowing how to interpret the larger context.

( ) It’ knowing how to use the grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of a language.

Choose the alternative which presents the correct sequence, from top to bottom.