This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Spoken Discourse – Quiz 2 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Spoken Discourse Quiz 2 (58 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of these sentences uses a "head" in spoken grammar? A) "The car, it's broken again.". B) "He's coming soon, isn't he?". C) "You okay? Hmm, I guess not.". D) "I'm not sure about that.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "The car, it's broken again.". 2. Squidward:Good evening and welcome to the 1st annual Squidward Tentacles Talent Show. Sponsored by the Krusty Krab, home of the Krabby Patty, because no one else would give it a home.Thank you. Our next act ..... a living proof that nepotism is alive and well. Put your fins together for Pearl. A) Are. B) Is. C) Welcome. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Is. 3. Which of the following is a feature commonly found in spoken discourse but rare in written discourse? A) Passive voice. B) Subordinate clauses. C) Nominalization. D) Ellipsis. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ellipsis. 4. How can you improve your spoken language skills? A) By reading more books. B) By watching movies and TV shows. C) By practicing speaking with native speakers. D) By doing nothing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By practicing speaking with native speakers. 5. Which term refers to spoken discourse that lacks face-to-face interaction and non-verbal cues? A) Interpersonal discourse. B) Written discourse. C) Formal discourse. D) Telephonic discourse. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Telephonic discourse. 6. A:" I think Marvel's animated version ..... a progress." B:" Well, today most animated films ..... by hand." A) A. has, was created. B) B. Be, has created. C) C. Has, was not created. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. Has, was not created. 7. Why is ellipsis commonly used in spoken discourse? A) To create a formal tone. B) To shorten speech and maintain natural flow. C) To confuse the listener. D) To emphasize key points. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To shorten speech and maintain natural flow. 8. What is the purpose of repair mechanisms in spoken discourse? A) To create ambiguity. B) To avoid communication altogether. C) To clarify misunderstandings. D) To discourage interaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To clarify misunderstandings. 9. Which of the following is a spoken discourse strategy? A) Topic management. B) Paragraph alignment. C) Page numbering. D) Font selection. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Topic management. 10. What is a 'tail' in spoken grammar? A) A backchanneling signal like "uh-huh". B) A word or phrase placed at the end to reinforce what was said. C) A subject left out of a sentence. D) An interruption during a conversation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A word or phrase placed at the end to reinforce what was said. 11. According to Labov (1972), why are tense changes important in storytelling? A) They help guide listeners through different phases of a narrative. B) They replace missing vocabulary. C) They provide rhythm to the speaker's voice. D) They indicate the social role of the speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They help guide listeners through different phases of a narrative. 12. What is the function of fillers like "uh, " "um, " or "you know" in spoken discourse? A) To replace verbs. B) To start a new conversation. C) To avoid answering questions. D) To fill gaps while thinking or organizing ideas. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To fill gaps while thinking or organizing ideas. 13. Here are not included in the various turn-taking techniques ..... A) Adjacency pairs. B) Turn-taking signals. C) Repair sequences. D) Hedging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hedging. 14. In spoken grammar, which of the following best illustrates a noun helping with topic management? A) "I can't.". B) "Go now.". C) "She's nice.". D) "Speaking of the library, it's closed today.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "Speaking of the library, it's closed today.". 15. In which field is the application of spoken discourse analysis particularly relevant for understanding language acquisition and variation? A) Economics. B) Neuroscience. C) Anthropology. D) Linguistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Linguistics. 16. What is the main purpose of studying grammar in spoken discourse? A) To learn how to write formal essays. B) To understand the rules of grammar in written language. C) To analyze and understand spoken language more effectively. D) To become a better public speaker. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To analyze and understand spoken language more effectively. 17. A: "When is she working?" B: "I don't know ..... " A) A. When she is working. B) B. When is she working. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. When she is working. 18. Which of the following is a characteristic unique to spoken grammar, according to McCarthy (1998)? A) Long noun phrases. B) Complex written subordination. C) Interactive, real-time communication. D) Passive constructions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interactive, real-time communication. 19. Which of the following is a characteristic of spoken language? A) Long and complex sentences. B) Use of formal and standard language. C) Use of contractions (e.g., "can't" for "cannot") and informal expressions. D) Use of very formal and structured language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Use of contractions (e.g., "can't" for "cannot") and informal expressions. 20. What is "discourse" in the context of language? A) A conversation or exchange of information. B) A complete and grammatically correct sentence. C) A word with many meanings. D) A grammar rule that must be followed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A conversation or exchange of information. 21. Which of the following is NOT a non-fluency feature? A) False starts. B) Pauses. C) Repetition. D) Acronym. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Acronym. 22. Which of the following is a feature of spoken discourse? A) Written structure. B) Openings and closing. C) Paragraph indentation. D) Bibliography. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Openings and closing. 23. A:Putra! What's the matter with your hand? It is bleeding.B:I coincidenly hurt it when cutting a carrot. Don't worry, it does not ..... A) Dangerous. B) Serious. C) Matter. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Matter. 24. Why is it important to understand phrasal chunks in language learning? A) To learn new vocabulary. B) To improve pronunciation. C) To understand native-speaker language more easily. D) To write more formal essays. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To understand native-speaker language more easily. 25. John:Next time you go to the market, let me go with you.Mom:No, thank you. All you want to eat ..... hot dogs and candy bars. A) Is. B) Are. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Are. 26. Choose the sentence that applies an intransitive verb. A) She reads a book. B) She runs. C) She is running. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She runs. 27. Which word is commonly used as a filler in spoken English? A) "Actually". B) "Umm". C) "Please". D) "Therefore". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "Umm". 28. Which of the following is a component of tenor in spoken discourse? A) Font color. B) Page margin. C) Solidarity. D) Text alignment. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Solidarity. 29. What does overlapping speech refer to in spoken discourse? A) Two or more people speaking at the same time. B) Repeating the same word. C) Reading aloud together. D) Speaking in a monotone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Two or more people speaking at the same time. 30. Which sentence demonstrates the use of the perfective aspect? A) She was writing a letter. B) She is writing a book. C) She wrote a letter. D) She writes letters every week. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She wrote a letter. 31. Which of the following sentences contains a subject-verb agreement error? A) The dog barks loudly. B) The children plays outside. C) My friends live in Jakarta. D) She walks to school every day. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The children plays outside. 32. A: "Who ..... our incumbent government?" B: "Jokowi. He ..... in 2019" A) A. Is, was elected. B) B. Are, were elected. C) C. Is, has been elected. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. Is, was elected. 33. Kamal:Your cat is meowing everyday.Jane:I guess he is looking for attention.Kamal:No. He ..... hungry A) Is. B) Does. C) Feels. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is. 34. Why is an understanding of social and cultural context important in analyzing spoken discourse? A) Because it only deals with written discourse. B) Because it helps in interpreting the meaning and responding appropriately to the message. C) Because spoken discourse is not affected by context. D) Because it has no effect on understanding the message. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Because it helps in interpreting the meaning and responding appropriately to the message. 35. Spoken language tends to be full of? A) Repetitions only. B) Repetitions and incomplete sentences only. C) Repetitions, incomplete sentences and corrections only. D) Repetitions, incomplete sentences, corrections, and interruptions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Repetitions, incomplete sentences, corrections, and interruptions. 36. Which of the following examples best represents ellipsis in spoken discourse? A) "I'll go if you'll go.". B) "She bought the book, and he bought the same.". C) "Want some coffee?". D) "It is what it is.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Want some coffee?". 37. My scores this semester are ..... this term. I failed three of my courses. A) Unsatisfying. B) Unbreakable. C) Satisfying. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unsatisfying. 38. Find an example of an adjacency pair A) This isn't ok and you know it isn't!. B) 1 + 1 = 2. C) Can you talk?Yeah, go ahead. D) You can't bring that to school because it will be confiscated. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Can you talk?Yeah, go ahead. 39. In spoken discourse, fillers are often used to: A) Emphasize a formal tone. B) Delay response and organize thoughts. C) Remove ambiguity from sentences. D) Create grammatical accuracy. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Delay response and organize thoughts. 40. Which of the following best describes the concept of "recipient design" in spoken discourse? A) Examining the influence of cultural norms on discourse patterns. B) Exploring the role of paralinguistic features in conversation. C) Analyzing the syntactic structure of spoken utterances. D) Adapting communication to suit the needs and expectations of the listener. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Adapting communication to suit the needs and expectations of the listener. 41. What does the "S" in the acronym VPIST stand for in prosodic features? A) Stress. B) Syntax. C) Structure. D) Silence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Stress. 42. Which is an example of a head in spoken grammar? A) "I don't like that movie.". B) "The movie, did you like it?". C) "Do you think the movie is good?". D) "It's a great movie, right?". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "The movie, did you like it?". 43. Which of these sentences demonstrates ellipsis? A) "Want to go?". B) "Let me think about it.". C) "I don't think so.". D) "Do you want to go to the party?". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) "Want to go?". 44. Facial expressions are an example of: A) Paralinguistic features. B) Grammatical features. C) Prosodic features. D) Written features. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Paralinguistic features. 45. What is the function of a pronoun in spoken discourse? A) To describe a noun. B) To avoid using any noun. C) To replace a noun and avoid repetition. D) To give rhythm to speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To replace a noun and avoid repetition. 46. In spoken discourse, the use of phrases like "you know, " "I mean, " or "like" is called: A) Hedging. B) Backchannels. C) Fillers. D) Pausing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fillers. 47. How can an understanding of spoken discourse contribute to conflict resolution? A) By promoting active listening and empathy. B) By imposing one-sided solution. C) By escalating tensions through miscommunication. D) By encouraging verbal aggression. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By promoting active listening and empathy. 48. A:What are you doing?B:Have just bought this Dior scent. It ..... good. A) Sounds. B) Smell. C) Smells. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Smells. 49. What is a feature of Spoken Discourse? A) Topic Management. B) Non-fluency features. C) Minimal Responses. D) Holding the floor. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Non-fluency features. 50. Make this into an interrogative sentence:play/he/football A) A. He plays football. B) B. Has he play football. C) C. Does he play football. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. Does he play football. 51. Mom:Look in the fridge.Andy:I'm looking. There's nothing to eat.Mom:Are you sure?Andy:It's almost empty.Mom:I ..... to the market yesterday.Andy:I don't see anything.Mom:I ..... lots of oranges and apples.Andy:I don't want fruit. I want something tasty. A) Go, buys. B) Went, buy. C) Went, bought. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Went, bought. 52. ..... is an actor. She currently appears in the popular TV series called "Greys Anatomy'. A) They. B) The girls. C) Ellen Pompeo. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ellen Pompeo. 53. What is a "phrasal chunk" ? A) Words with double meanings. B) Difficult words. C) A group of words that often go together. D) A very long sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A group of words that often go together. 54. Which of the following is NOT a prosodic feature? A) Pitch. B) Font size. C) Intonation. D) Volume. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Font size. 55. Which sentence demonstrates ellipsis in spoken grammar? A) "It's the postman who arrived.". B) "The postman is at the door.". C) "There's someone at the door.". D) "The postman.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "The postman.". 56. "These awards, called Oscars, ..... in a formal ceremony in Hollywood for years" A) Have been presented. B) Presented. C) Has been presented. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have been presented. 57. What is the main difference between spoken and written grammar? A) Spoken grammar is more structured and formal. B) Spoken grammar is flexible and often uses incomplete sentences. C) Spoken grammar avoids using fillers like "uh" or "um.". D) Spoken grammar follows strict rules like in essays. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Spoken grammar is flexible and often uses incomplete sentences. 58. Linguistic elements that structure discourse and signal relationships between utterances ..... A) Gestures. B) Discourse markers. C) Intonation. D) Politeness strategies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Discourse markers. ← PreviousRelated QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesSpoken Discourse Quiz 1Coherence 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