1. In your opinion, do you think conversational implicature always prevents clear communication? (Can you think of an example of conversational implicature which does not impede clear communication?) In order to earn full marks for this question you must clearly state your opinion and give reasons for why you think your opinion is correct. Make sure to use complete, grammatically correct sentences.
2. Describe a situation where communication between you and a co-worker (or a customer, or your supervisor) broke down. Thinking in terms of the communicative presuppositions that we covered in this unit, explain why you think there was a breakdown in communication. In order to earn full marks for this question your explanation must make explicit use of communicative presuppositions from Unit 08. Be sure to use complete, grammatically correct sentences.