Politeness Strategies Spoken English Quiz 6 (6 MCQs)

Quiz Instructions

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1. Face saving act is an direct speech act giving the impression that you have a social power over the other person.

Correct Answer: B) False.

2. The food here is absolutely inedible.

Correct Answer: B) Impolite way of giving an opinion.

3. If we need to borrow an eraser from our friend, we just need to take it.

Correct Answer: B) False.

4. Which linguists developed Face & Politeness Theory?

Correct Answer: C) Brown & Levinson.

5. Typically expressed via questions, even those that seem to ask for permission to ask a question.

Correct Answer: B) Negative politeness strategy.

6. Which is used to soften the demands?

Correct Answer: D) Mitigating devices.