ANSWERY KEY IN LESSON 1 IN PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

These can cause domestic problems, such as miscommunication between parents and child, or husband
and wife; they can cause problems that are more national in scope, such as miscommunication among
ethnic or religious groups.

ANSWER KEY IN LESSON 2

It is important to have ethics in communication because people can get misinformed or misled into
believing that what is false is true, and vice versa. It is important because in order to have an educated
and accountable citizenry, one must communicate in an honest, transparent manner, in order to have a
vibrant and authentic democracy.

ANSWER KEY IN LESSON 3

English spread through colonial expansion of England and America. As a result, it is used by millions
around the world as a first language, a second language, or a foreign language.

English has an official role in the Philippines as a second language. It is used, alongside Filipino, in various
sectors such as government, law, and education. It also plays a role in different fields such as journalism,
film and television, and creative writing.

McCrum calls attention to the existence of many localized varieties of English in contexts where “the use
of English is no longer part of the colonial legacy but the result of decisions made since their
independence”. Examples include Indian English, South African English, and Philippine English.

Writers should know and follow the rules of Standard English. They should also use language that does
not discriminate against particular groups, whether in terms of race, ethnicity, gender, social class, age,
and disability.