This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Discourse > Spoken Discourse – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Spoken Discourse Quiz 3 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. 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. 2. Which of these sentences uses a "head" in spoken grammar? A) "He's coming soon, isn't he?". B) "I'm not sure about that.". C) "You okay? Hmm, I guess not.". D) "The car, it's broken again.". Show Answer Correct Answer: D) "The car, it's broken again.". 3. 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. 4. Which of the following is a feature commonly found in spoken discourse but rare in written discourse? A) Subordinate clauses. B) Ellipsis. C) Passive voice. D) Nominalization. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ellipsis. 5. 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. 6. Which term refers to spoken discourse that lacks face-to-face interaction and non-verbal cues? A) Formal discourse. B) Telephonic discourse. C) Written discourse. D) Interpersonal discourse. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Telephonic discourse. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. Which of the following is a spoken discourse strategy? A) Page numbering. B) Paragraph alignment. C) Font selection. D) Topic management. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Topic management. 11. What is a 'tail' in spoken grammar? A) An interruption during a conversation. B) A backchanneling signal like "uh-huh". C) A word or phrase placed at the end to reinforce what was said. D) A subject left out of a sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A word or phrase placed at the end to reinforce what was said. 12. According to Labov (1972), why are tense changes important in storytelling? A) They replace missing vocabulary. B) They provide rhythm to the speaker's voice. C) They indicate the social role of the speaker. D) They help guide listeners through different phases of a narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) They help guide listeners through different phases of a narrative. 13. What is the function of fillers like "uh, " "um, " or "you know" in spoken discourse? A) To fill gaps while thinking or organizing ideas. B) To start a new conversation. C) To replace verbs. D) To avoid answering questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To fill gaps while thinking or organizing ideas. 14. Here are not included in the various turn-taking techniques ..... A) Turn-taking signals. B) Hedging. C) Adjacency pairs. D) Repair sequences. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hedging. 15. In spoken grammar, which of the following best illustrates a noun helping with topic management? A) "Go now.". B) "She's nice.". C) "Speaking of the library, it's closed today.". D) "I can't.". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "Speaking of the library, it's closed today.". 16. In which field is the application of spoken discourse analysis particularly relevant for understanding language acquisition and variation? A) Neuroscience. B) Economics. C) Anthropology. D) Linguistics. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Linguistics. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Which of the following is a characteristic unique to spoken grammar, according to McCarthy (1998)? A) Passive constructions. B) Complex written subordination. C) Interactive, real-time communication. D) Long noun phrases. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Interactive, real-time communication. 20. 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. 21. 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. 22. Which of the following is NOT a non-fluency feature? A) Acronym. B) False starts. C) Pauses. D) Repetition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acronym. 23. 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. 24. 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. 25. 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. 26. 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. 27. 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. 28. 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". 29. Which of the following is a component of tenor in spoken discourse? A) Page margin. B) Solidarity. C) Font color. D) Text alignment. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Solidarity. 30. What does overlapping speech refer to in spoken discourse? A) Repeating the same word. B) Reading aloud together. C) Two or more people speaking at the same time. D) Speaking in a monotone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Two or more people speaking at the same time. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesSpoken Discourse Quiz 1Spoken Discourse Quiz 2Spoken Discourse Quiz 4Coherence QuizCohesion And Coherence QuizCohesive Devices QuizDiscourse Coherence QuizDiscourse Markers Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books