alleryWho coined the term "communicative competence" in 1966?
ANoam Chomsky
BMichael Halliday
CLarry Selinker
DDell Hymes
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Dell Hymes
1. The concept arose in response to Chomsky's notion of linguistic competence.
2. The term was coined by Dell Hymes in 1966.
3. Chomsky, Halliday and Selinker are linked with other ideas.
**Why not the others:** Chomsky proposed linguistic competence, Halliday studied language functions and Selinker coined interlanguage.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Communicative competence", section "Origin" (revision 1300033342)_
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