This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Spoken Discourse – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Spoken Discourse Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. A: " ..... was the play?" B: "It was great." A) How. B) When. C) That. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) How. 2. What is the main difference between spoken and written grammar according to Cullen & Kuo (2007)? A) Written grammar allows more ambiguity. B) Spoken grammar uses more passive constructions. C) Spoken grammar is spontaneous and lacks time for editing. D) Written grammar lacks real-time interaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spoken grammar is spontaneous and lacks time for editing. 3. Choose the sentence that applies a transitive verb. A) Harry sleeps. B) Meghan and Budi discuss a Netflix drama. C) Indonesia sounds great in survival of COVID 19. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Meghan and Budi discuss a Netflix drama. 4. Which sentence contains a backchannel response? A) "Uh-huh, I see what you mean.". B) "Um, let me think about it.". C) "Like, you know, we should try it.". D) "Well, actually, it's not that bad.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Uh-huh, I see what you mean.". 5. What is NOT a feature of Spoken Discourse? A) Interrogative Tags. B) Minimal Responses (back-channelling). C) Overlapping Speech. D) Discourse Particles. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Minimal Responses (back-channelling). 6. Which of the following is an example of a minimal response or backchannel? A) Writing notes. B) Changing the topic. C) Interrupting the speaker. D) Saying "uh-huh" while someone else is speaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Saying "uh-huh" while someone else is speaking. 7. Which of the following best defines subject-verb agreement? A) Ensuring the verb has the correct tense for context. B) Matching the verb tense with the adverb used. C) Aligning the verb with the subject in number and person. D) Repeating the verb for emphasis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Aligning the verb with the subject in number and person. 8. What is the effect of using the imperfective aspect in spoken discourse? A) It shows the emotion behind the action. B) It emphasizes that the action is ongoing or habitual. C) It clarifies who performed the action. D) It corrects grammatical errors in tense. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It emphasizes that the action is ongoing or habitual. 9. What is a tag question, and what is its purpose? A) A brief question added to a statement to confirm or check agreement. B) A short follow-up used for grammar practice. C) A question with a missing subject, used to save time. D) A rhetorical question to start a conversation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A brief question added to a statement to confirm or check agreement. 10. Which of the following is a key concept in discourse marker analysis? A) Semantics. B) Syntax. C) Phonology. D) Pragmatics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Pragmatics. 11. What are discourse markers used for in spoken grammar? A) To express strong emotions. B) To organize and navigate conversation. C) To correct grammar errors. D) To emphasize written style. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To organize and navigate conversation. 12. Spoken vocabulary will often feature: A) More formal language than in written texts. B) Less punctuation. C) Less formal language than in written texts. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Less formal language than in written texts. 13. Fill in the blank A:What do you do every day before having a class? Name one thing.B:I ..... breakfast. A) Have. B) Having. C) Has. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have. 14. "The Academy Awards ..... out every year to recognize outstanding work ofmovie actors, directors, and others who are part of the movie-making industry." A) Has given. B) Are given. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Are given. 15. Which of the following is a proper noun? A) Teacher. B) Happiness. C) Jakarta. D) Chair. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Jakarta. 16. A: "Screw you! Is this the movie that you choose for us?" B: "What's wrong? The movie ..... by Marvel" A) Will be released. B) Has been released. C) Is released. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Is released. 17. A: " ..... have you been all the time?" B: " At the playground." A) Who. B) Where. C) Why. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Where. 18. How does culture influence the use of spoken language? A) Culture has no influence on language use. B) Culture influences the choice of words and grammatical structures. C) Culture only affects nonverbal communication. D) Culture only influences formal language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Culture influences the choice of words and grammatical structures. 19. Status as a part of tenor in spoken discourse indicates: A) The number of words spoken. B) Relative social standing of speakers. C) The length of a sentence. D) The color of the text. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Relative social standing of speakers. 20. A: "What is your most favourite Steven Spielberg's movie?B: " Steven Spielberg ..... many movies since 1964 . I favorite them all" A) Has made. B) Made. C) Makes. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Has made. 21. Which of the following is not a Vocal Effect? A) Intake of breath. B) Sneezing. C) Cough. D) Laughter. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sneezing. 22. What are the implications of studying grammar in spoken language in everyday life? A) It can help you understand different accents. B) It can help you communicate more effectively. C) It can help you appreciate different cultures. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 23. Why do we need to study grammar in spoken discourse? A) To master English naturally. B) To understand and use spoken language more effectively. C) To become a fluent speaker. D) All of the above are correct. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above are correct. 24. Discourse Particles are: A) Voiced hesitations such as um, ah and er. B) Little words or phrases we deliberately insert in our speech. C) A false start. D) A non-fluency feature. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Little words or phrases we deliberately insert in our speech. 25. Social distance in tenor refers to: A) The distance between paragraphs. B) The physical distance between books. C) The level of familiarity or closeness between speakers. D) The number of pages in a document. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The level of familiarity or closeness between speakers. 26. An understanding of spoken discourse is essential for communicative interaction, what does it imply in terms of communication skills? A) Better grasp on context of speech and respond accordingly. B) A clearer image of what is being described. C) Responsible action to understanding speech. D) Misunderstanding and inappropriate reactions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Better grasp on context of speech and respond accordingly. 27. Discourse markers such as "well" and "you know" are primarily used to ..... A) Introduce new information. B) Express emotions. C) Establish authority. D) Signal transitions between topics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Signal transitions between topics. 28. What are adjacency pairs in spoken discourse? A) Pairs of words that rhyme. B) Pairs of utterances that are functionally related. C) Pairs of sentences in a paragraph. D) Pairs of synonyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Pairs of utterances that are functionally related. 29. A: "Who wrote this song?" B: "This song ..... by Kim Nam Joon" A) Is written. B) Was written. C) Been written. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is written. 30. A: " ..... does she teach?" B: "She teaches English" A) Do. B) What. C) Have. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) What. 31. A:Watch out, Tommy! A group of lions are ..... B:It's okay. I am hiding peculiarly. A) Coming. B) Comes. C) Come. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Coming. 32. Make this into an interrogative sentence:Harold/do/the shopping A) A. Does Harold shopping?. B) B. Does Harold do the shopping?. C) C. Harold do the shopping. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. Does Harold do the shopping?. 33. Which sentence has a phrasal chunk? A) "He is walking to school.". B) "She loves reading books.". C) "It's up to you.". D) "I like apples.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "It's up to you.". 34. A: "Will I pass the exam?" B: "I don't know ..... ". A) A. If I will pass the exam. B) B. I will pass the exam. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. If I will pass the exam. 35. Which of the following is an example of colloquial language? A) "She departed the premises.". B) "He is not present.". C) "He's outta here.". D) "He will attend shortly.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "He's outta here.". 36. In spoken grammar, which of the following is an example of a tail? A) "That movie, it was amazing.". B) "Do you know that movie?". C) "It was amazing, that movie.". D) "I think the movie is amazing.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "It was amazing, that movie.". 37. Which of the following sentences uses ellipsis? A) "I went to the store, and she went too.". B) "You know, I mean, it's kind of complicated.". C) "So, John, he's a great guy, isn't he?". D) "I was thinking maybe later?". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "I was thinking maybe later?". 38. The term 'discourse' refers to: A) An incomplete transcript of spoken language. B) A complete transcript of spoken language. C) A complete written text. D) Any complete written text or complete transcript of spoken language. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Any complete written text or complete transcript of spoken language. 39. Code switching in spoken discourse can indicate: A) A change in font. B) Group membership and belonging. C) A new paragraph. D) A spelling error. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Group membership and belonging. 40. How might a speaker use prosodic features to convey emphasis? A) By changing font size. B) By adding more paragraphs. C) By changing volume, pitch, or stress. D) By using bullet points. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By changing volume, pitch, or stress. 41. A: " ..... did you leave your keys?" B: " None that I can remember" A) Who. B) Where. C) What. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Where. 42. A: "Who drinks coffee?" B: "I don't know ..... " A) A. Who drinks coffee. B) B. If who drinks coffee. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Who drinks coffee. 43. Turn taking in spoken discourse refers to: A) Writing in turns. B) Managing who speaks and when in a conversation. C) Taking notes. D) Reading aloud. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Managing who speaks and when in a conversation. 44. A: " ..... do you want to eat?" B: "Pasta and cheese." A) Where. B) Have. C) What. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) What. 45. In what way can spoken discourse analysis contribute to improving communication skills? A) By focusing solely on non-verbal communication. B) By providing insights into effective strategies. C) By promoting rigid communication patterns. D) By discouraging active listening. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) By providing insights into effective strategies. 46. A: "Who design those gowns?" B: "Many of the actresses' gowns ..... by Ralph Lauren." A) Designed. B) Have designed. C) Are designed. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Are designed. 47. Which of the following is NOT a backchannel response? A) "I agree". B) "Yeah". C) "Okay". D) "Uh-huh". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "I agree". 48. What are the challenges of studying grammar in spoken language? A) Spoken language is always changing. B) There are no rules for spoken language. C) Spoken language is often informal and casual. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spoken language is often informal and casual. 49. How does spoken discourse differ from written discourse? A) Occurs in real-time. B) Relies more on formal vocabulary. C) Is less interactive. D) Uses non-verbal cues exclusively. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Occurs in real-time. 50. Kimble: ..... locked. We cannot open the door. Where are the keys?Old guard of Marshall bus:Right. You are right. Here they are A) It. B) It's. C) They're. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It's. 51. A: "Walt Disney ..... Mickey Mouse. Do you know when is it?" B: "It ..... in 1914." A) A. remained, made. B) B. created, was made. C) C. made, will be made. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. created, was made. 52. A: " ..... can John ask if he wants to go to the university?" B: " Martin will do that." A) Who. B) How. C) When. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Who. 53. Why is code switching considered a discourse strategy? A) It organizes written text. B) It signals group membership and belonging. C) It corrects spelling errors. D) It changes the font style. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It signals group membership and belonging. 54. Why are head and tails used in grammar spoken discourse? What is their function in conversations? A) To complicate sentence structures and make them more engaging. B) To make communication easier and ensure the listener understands the information clearly. C) To mimic formal patterns of academic writing. D) To remove important elements from a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make communication easier and ensure the listener understands the information clearly. 55. Gestures in communication are best described as: A) Written symbols. B) Typed words. C) Movements of the body to convey meaning. D) Printed images. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Movements of the body to convey meaning. 56. What is the primary role of tense in spoken discourse? A) To list chronological events in writing. B) To describe the structure of a sentence. C) To establish a temporal framework for events. D) To indicate the emotional tone of the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To establish a temporal framework for events. 57. SpongeBob:Oh, hi, Sandy. Sandy:Umm, I need to talk to you about them squirrel jokes. SpongeBob:We already talked about that, remember? [Looks in a mirror and laughs] Sandy:SpongeBob, this is serious. Since you ..... telling them jokes, people have been treating me different. A) Are. B) Have been. C) Have talked. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Have been. 58. What are the four main differences of spoken vs written language? A) Simplicity, grammar, sounds and letters, and redundancy. B) Formality, intricacy, sounds and letters, and redundancy. C) Formality, grammar, sounds and letters, and redundancy. D) Formality, grammar, sounds and letters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Formality, grammar, sounds and letters, and redundancy. 59. Which of the following is a paralinguistic feature? A) Spelling. B) Body language. C) Punctuation. D) Sentence structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Body language. 60. What is the purpose of managing repair sequences in spoken discourse? A) To repair broken equipment. B) To fix misunderstandings or errors in conversation. C) To edit written text. D) To fix grammatical mistakes in essays. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To fix misunderstandings or errors in conversation. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesSpoken Discourse Quiz 2Coherence QuizCohesion And Coherence QuizCohesive Devices QuizDiscourse Coherence QuizDiscourse Markers QuizEllipsis And Substitution QuizFour Main Cohesive Ties Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books