A classroom activity in which learners need to talk or write to one another to complete the activity is called what?

• A. Communicative activity
• B. Individual task
• C. Silent activity
• D. Reading task

Answer: (A)

Interacting with others to complete a task is what defines this kind of classroom activity. When learners need to talk or write to one another to finish the activity, language is used to achieve a shared goal, often through pair or group work, information gaps, or collaborative problem-solving. This emphasis on meaningful communication—using the language to negotiate meaning and exchange ideas—is the hallmark of a communicative activity. The other options don’t fit because an individual task is done alone, a silent activity involves no interaction, and a reading task centers on understanding written text rather than collaborating with others.