Ability to use language in a string of sentences reflects this competence.

• A. Discourse
• B. Sociolinguistic
• C. Integration
• D. Cooperative

Answer: (A)

Discourse is the ability to use language across a string of sentences to create a cohesive, coherent piece of communication. When you write or speak beyond a single sentence, you need to link ideas smoothly, choose appropriate transition words, keep the topic consistent, and make references clear so the overall message flows logically. This is what lets a paragraph or longer text feel connected and meaningful, not just a collection of separate sentences. That’s why this item targets discourse: it focuses on how well language is organized across multiple sentences to form a unified message. In contrast, sociolinguistic competence is about using language appropriately for different social contexts, and the other terms don’t describe the skill of linking sentences into coherent discourse.