Which ability refers to producing extended written and spoken texts, such as conversations?

• A. Discourse Management
• B. Discourse
• C. Diglossia
• D. Direct Method

Answer: (B)

This item is about discourse at text level—the ability to produce language that goes beyond single sentences and forms extended written and spoken texts, like conversations, essays, or narratives. It involves making the whole piece hang together: choosing what to say, linking ideas with cohesive devices (like however, therefore, in addition), organizing information coherently, and maintaining appropriate register across an extended message.

Discourse management is related but focuses more on planning and controlling how that extended piece is shaped as you speak or write—the process of organizing the discourse rather than the end product itself. Diglossia is a sociolinguistic concept about different language varieties used in different contexts, which isn’t about producing extended texts. The Direct Method is a teaching approach, not an ability. So, producing extended written and spoken texts is best captured by discourse.