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Speech Acts Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. My mother says, "I promise to call you later." What type of speech act is this?
2. Which of the following best describes an illocutionary act?
3. That's all for me. How about you, Maricar?
4. What type of speech act is:'' You are fired! ''.
5. I pronounce you husband and wife.
6. Locutionary act can also refer to an utterance that may not mean anything.
7. In communication it refers to any limitation you mayhave as a speaker.
8. You told me this gadget is new but see, it's not working.
9. Which speech act is used when someone says, "I swear I didn't do it" ?
10. What is the illocution of the first speaker's utterance?Tom:Would you like a cup of coffee?Mary:Yes, please.
11. According to J. L. Austin, how many types of acts are there in every utterance?
12. Hey there, Ethan! Have you ever wondered what a speech act is in linguistics? Let's dive into the fascinating world of language and communication together!
13. Distinction between direct and indirect speech acts: "You should go to the doctor" is a/an .....
14. What is the effect of modalizing an explicit performative?
15. If a character says, "I now pronounce you husband and wife, " what type of speech act is this?
16. What is the main reason why the intended meaning of a speaker may not be perceived by the receiver?
17. Which of the following sentences is an interrogative?
18. Which of the following sentences is an example of a speech act used for a warning?
19. What is one key feature of an imperative sentence?
20. What condition among the conditions of happiness ensures that the speaker truly means what they say?
21. Which linguistic feature directly performs the illocutionary act it describes?
22. What are actions performed via utterances called?
23. "I hereby sentence you to ten years in prison."
24. "I will give you a ride to the airport."
25. Hi, James! It's been 3 years since we last saw each other. How are you?
26. A student stands in front of the class and explains the meaning of "artificial intelligence" by breaking down its key concepts and technical terms. Select the speech style used in the situation.
27. Sarah, kindly give me the six types of communicative strategies.
28. These are speech acts that the utterances express a psychological state. These speech acts include thanking, apologizing, welcoming, and congratulating.
29. I want to apologize for hurting your feelings with my tactless words and actions.
30. Explain the concept of commissive illocutionary speech acts.
31. What is the primary function of a directive speech act?
32. According to him, strategies must be used to start and maintain a conversation, and knowing and applying grammar appropriately is one of the most basic strategies to maintain a conversation. Who is he?
33. Identify the Wh-question:
34. One of the objectives of the Indirect Speech act is .....
35. Identify whether the following utterance is performative or constative. 'I demand that the parcel be sent immediately.'
36. What is the presupposition of a speaker when uttering "Mike sent his application to Joe's company" ?
37. A compliment, "You did an excellent job, " made to make someone feel good is an example of:
38. In the statement "You may now kiss the bride, " what is the likely illocutionary act?
39. A teacher says, "The test starts at 10 AM." What type of speech act is this?
40. What distinguishes a representative speech act from a declarative one?
41. A teacher says, "Submit your project tomorrow." This is:
42. Joshua keeps on interrupting Jerry while talking. Which communicative strategy is being violated?
43. B. Identify the illocutionary act (intention) in each item.6. I do appreciate your presence today as I celebrate my natal day.
44. B. Identify the illocutionary act (intention) in each item.10. I confessed that I stole your money.
45. "The Philippines is an archipelago."
46. Which of the following is an example of an explicit performative?
47. Examples of declarations are:
48. "Do you have milk?" is which sentence type (structure)?
49. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, "Can you carry these for me?"
50. Hey there, Aiden! Have you ever wondered what politeness means in the world of linguistics? Let's dive into this fascinating topic together!
51. He later developed speech acts in 1969?
52. When Phoebe says, "This is the best cookie I've ever had, " she is performing a(n):
53. "Thanks for helping me with my project!"
54. At the teachers' year-end banquet, Sir Marco gave a humorous speech recalling funny moments from the school year while also congratulating everyone for their hard work. The audience laughed and applauded warmly. Select the type of speech used in this situation.
55. Amber keeps changing the topic in the middle of your story without letting you finish.
56. Maria said, "It's very hot in here." What is the locutionary act in this sentence?
57. You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She shivers and tells you, "It's cold inhere!" How would you interpret what she said?
58. Actions performed via utterances are generally called .....
59. Hey Anika, have you ever wondered what a locutionary act is in the fascinating world of linguistics? Let's dive into this intriguing concept together!
60. What does a locutionary act consist of?
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