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Speech Acts Quiz 2 (60 MCQs)

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1. UNDER SEARLE'S SPEECH ACTthey express how the speaker feels about the situation (thanking, apologizing, welcoming, deploring).
2. The utterance "I hereby declare the meeting open" is an example of which speech act?
3. In a conversation, John asks, "Isn't it a bit late to start a new project?" What is the function of this question?
4. How many types of illocutionary acts are there?
5. Choose the correct type of speech act for each sentence. 6. "I will love you forever."
6. The effect of an utterance on an interlocutor; the listener's reaction to the utterance:
7. B. Identify the illocutionary act (intention) in each item.5. From now on, I will love you until my hair turns grey.
8. "Close the door, please." The perlocutionary act is:
9. Hey there, Samuel! Have you ever wondered what positive face means? Let's dive into this intriguing concept together!
10. What is the presupposition of a speaker when uttering "She keeps complaining like an old woman" ?
11. What speech act is it?"I'm going to get it right next time."
12. UNDER 6 VERBAL COMMUNICATION FACTORSrefers to the language code itself
13. UNDER 6 VERBAL COMMUNICATION FACTORSexpresses the author's attitude towards their utterance
14. In a formal report, Kevin writes, "The data indicates a significant increase in sales." What type of speech act is this?
15. When Agatha says "You're part of the family now, " which type of speech act is she performing?
16. "Now, it's your turn to speak."
17. In a formal email, David writes, "I appreciate your assistance in this matter." What type of speech act is this?
18. What type of speech acts are used to get someone else to do something?
19. Your attendance is highly appreciated.
20. I'm getting married!
21. Which of the following is NOT a type of speech act?
22. Which of the following can confer exclamative force on a declarative?
23. Abby and Jeb are talking about exams, then suddenly, Jeb say, "By the way, have you watched the new movie?" What strategy is applied?
24. A priest says, "I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." This is an example of:
25. There is an indirect relationship between the form and the function of the utterance.
26. A teacher says, "Submit your comic strip by noon, " intending to ensure the task is completed. What type of speech act is this?
27. A person says, "Congratulations on your achievement!" This is:
28. A classmate says, "Can you help me with my math homework?" What is the illocutionary act?
29. Phatic speech acts are communication acts that aim to maintain social relations. Which is a Phatic Speech Act?
30. What is the function of the utterance "Turn off your phone during the exam" ?
31. UNDER SEARLE'S SPEECH ACTThey change the state of the world in an immediate way.
32. WHAT TYPE OF ILLOCUTION IS BEING SHOWN?"The Earth is the third planet from the Sun."
33. When Agatha asks "How are you getting along?" , what type of speech act is she performing?
34. "I hereby declare the meeting open" is an example of:
35. What type of speech act is Joey using when he says, "How you doin'?"
36. An illocutionary speech act is the performance of the act of saying something with a specific intention. Identify which of the following is an illocutionary speech act.
37. A boy tells a girl: "I swear I am not going to write to her again"
38. What is the basic function of a declarative?
39. Which of the following verbs can be used as explicit performatives?
40. It is the act that a speaker performs in saying the utterance.
41. You are on a date the movie you wanted to see already started what do you say to your date?
42. What determines the interpretation of an utterance as performing a particular speech act?
43. What type of act is 'You are fired!' considered?
44. Use structure of a question to ask for information: ..... speech act. Use structure of a question to give a suggestion: ..... speech act
45. When Agatha introduces her family members and says "That's my brother" which type of speech act is she performing?
46. Which of the following is a locutionary act?
47. Which of these sentences is an example of an offer as a speech act?
48. Patricio says to his mom, "I promise to do my assignments later."
49. Choose true or false:An utterance is seen as a direct speech act when there is a direct relationship between the structure and the communicative function of the utterance.
50. The performative hypothesis including explicit performatives, implicit performatives and primary performatives.
51. Hey there, Olivia! Have you ever wondered what an illocutionary act is? Let's dive into the fascinating world of language and communication together!
52. According to John Searle, which of the following is NOT one of the five classifications of speech acts?
53. Which of the following characteristics is true of essential conditions?
54. "Thank you so much for your kindness."
55. Many businesses and establishments shut down because of the pandemic.
56. "You are now class president."
57. In a casual setting, Mike says, "I bet you can't finish that in one hour." What type of speech act is he performing?
58. What is the term for utterances not directly addressed to another one?
59. "The court sentenced the defendant to five years in prison." -This is mainly a:
60. Juan told his friend, "Don't forget to bring your ball." The friend remembered and brought the ball.What is the perlocutionary act?
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