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Speech Acts Quiz 8 (60 MCQs)

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1. David misunderstood Kent's response to his question. What's the best repair strategy?
2. Which of the following utterance DOES NOT contain a performative verb?
3. ..... are the circumstances surrounding the utterance.
4. "To infinity and beyond!" -Toy Story, 1995
5. What type of Speech Act is:'' Jane, I'd like you to re-do this document as there are several mistakes in it"
6. I now appoint you as the chairman of the board.
7. What word do exclamative sentences usually begin with?
8. After someone says, "Turn off the lights, please, " the lights are turned off. This demonstrates which speech act?
9. Is the effect that the utterance has on the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of the listener, whether it was meant to or not.
10. A friend tells you: "I promise to help you with your project tomorrow after school." What type of speech act does this represent?
11. What is the effect of using a passive form with an impersonal NG subject?
12. What is the perlocutionary force of the utterance: "I'm sorry for your loss."
13. When someone declares "I now pronounce you husband and wife, " this is an example of which speech act?
14. Perlocutionary act focuses on the recognition that something has been uttered.
15. Choose the correct answerThe type of presupposition that a speaker has when uttering: "When did she travel to the USA?" is
16. What kind of speech act?"The earth is flat."
17. Someone's anger caused by hearing someone else's remarks is a form of perlocutionary act.
18. When Agatha says "So good to see you" which speech acts is she performing?
19. In the dialogue, when Victor says:He makes furniture!" , what type of speech act is he performing?
20. During a formal presentation, the speaker says, "I urge you to consider the implications of this decision." What type of speech act is this?
21. UNDER 6 VERBAL COMMUNICATION FACTORSconveys information about the world
22. A student says, "The Earth revolves around the sun." This is an example of:
23. During a debate, Sarah states, "If we don't act now, we will lose our chance forever." What type of speech act is she using?
24. When Victor asks Elena "studying English?" , what type of speech act is he performing?
25. What is the function of the utterance "I'm sorry for being late" ?
26. Choose the correct type of speech act for each sentence. 4. "Kim's got a knife!"
27. "The Earth revolves around the sun" is an example of which speech act?
28. "Please lend me your notebook."
29. When Jessica states, "I hereby resign from my position, " what type of speech act is she using?
30. What is the purpose of using indirect forms of performatives?
31. What types of speech act can we feature?
32. Which of the following utterance is a CONSTATIVE UTTERANCE?
33. An insult or an expression of disapproval is an example of:
34. Dino wants to talk to his new classmate. Which is the best way for him to start a conversation?
35. In the dialogue, when Agatha says: "Now come and help me set the table." , what type of speech act is she performing?
36. A friend says, "It's raining outside."
37. Identify whether the following utterance is PERFORMATIVE or CONSTATIVE: "Johned promised to repay me tomorrow."
38. How can an interrogative exclamation be distinguished from a basic exclamative?
39. Identify the TYPE OF SPEECH ACT:It is the resulting act of what is said.
40. Hey Abigail, have you ever wondered what 'face' means in the fascinating world of linguistics? Let's dive into this intriguing concept together!
41. Vince said "I promise I'll never let you go. I will hold your hand forever" , this is an example of:
42. What is the function of a declaration in speech acts?
43. Choose the correct type of speech act for each sentence. 3. "Please pass the salt."
44. The result/ effect produced by the utterance in that given context.
45. The actual words spoken are: "I will go home now."
46. What is the perlocutionary force of the utterance: "Make yourself at home!" ?
47. This refers to the actual words spoken.
48. Maria hears her friend say, "The exam is moved to Monday." She understands the information.
49. When Chandler says something sarcastic like, "Oh great, another bill ..... just what I wanted, " what act is he performing?
50. The speaker's intention is to warn someone: "Be careful, the floor is wet!"
51. Choose the correct answerThe type of presupposition that a speaker has when uttering: "If I were you, I would go to that concert" is
52. What type of speech acts express psychological states?
53. Identify the speech act in the statement:'Could you pass the salt?'
54. What kind of condition is the following sentence?It covers the fact that by the act of uttering a promise, listener thereby intends to create an obligation to carry out the action as promised.
55. Both speaker and hearer are usually helped in the communicative process by the circumstances surrounding the utterance. We define these circumstances as:
56. Which sentence is an example of a speech act used to give advice?
57. The locutionary act is the basic act of producing a meaningful linguistic expression.
58. UNDER SEARLE'S SPEECH ACTasking, ordering, inviting, advising, begging
59. Which of the following best describes the function of an assertive speech act?
60. It is the effects, intentional or unintentional, the utterance has on the behavior, thoughts, and feelings of the addressee.
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