This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Pragmatics > Speech Acts Theory – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Speech Acts Theory Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which type of speech act is MOST concerned with the social function or purpose behind an utterance? A) Locutionary. B) Illocutionary. C) Perlocutionary. D) Restriction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Illocutionary. 2. An illocutionary act that brings into existence the state of affairs to which it refers A) Commissive. B) Declaration. C) Directive. D) Assertive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Declaration. 3. "Have you heard about the new class president?" is an example of which communicative strategy? A) Repair. B) Nomination. C) Termination. D) Topic shifting. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Nomination. 4. Which of the following is an example of a representative speech act, according to Searle's classification? A) "I promise to be there on time.". B) "Can you pass me the salt, please?". C) "I assert that the Earth revolves around the Sun.". D) "Congratulations on your achievement!". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "I assert that the Earth revolves around the Sun.". 5. (0:32) "I'm going to show you a card trick." Speech act type is ..... A) Expressives. B) Declarations. C) Commissives. D) Directives. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Commissives. 6. It's delightful to see you again.What is the illocutionary act of the above utterance? A) Expressives. B) Directives. C) Commissives. D) Representatives. E) Declaratives. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expressives. 7. Which of the following utterances shows an illocutionary act? A) "It's hot here." (just a statement). B) Saying "It's hot here" to suggest turning on the fan. C) Someone turning on the fan. D) "Goodbye, see you tomorrow.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Saying "It's hot here" to suggest turning on the fan. 8. I'm checking to see if you received my email from yesterday. A) Offers. B) Requests. C) Complaints. D) Small talk. E) Checking. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Checking. 9. Here are some examples of words in Assertive utterances that are being used on the nature of the message, except: A) Dictate. B) Narrate. C) Message. D) Speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Message. 10. "Thank you for reading my book." A) Assertive. B) Expressive. C) Commisive. D) Declaration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expressive. 11. The good news is that your application was accepted, and you've been selected for the scholarship. A) Starting & ending conversations. B) Giving good news. C) Opinions. D) Positive responses. E) Sympathising. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Giving good news. 12. Which type of speech act refers to the literal meaning of an utterance? A) Locutionary. B) Illocutionary. C) Perlocutionary. D) Restriction. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Locutionary. 13. You are now the new classroom President A) Assertive. B) Directive. C) Commissive. D) Expressive. E) Declarative. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Declarative. 14. Which communicative strategy ensures the conversation stays relevant and on-topic? A) Turn-taking. B) Topic control. C) Restriction. D) Termination. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Topic control. 15. The listed ideas are utterance requirements for Locutionary Act, EXCEPT FOR ONE. A) Has sense which is more important for communication to took place. B) Has the same meaning to both the speaker and the listener. C) Has the appropriate response to what has been said. D) Has value to shared meaning when it is modified or adjusted. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Has the appropriate response to what has been said. 16. An illocutionary act that represents a state of affairs. A) Commissive. B) Assertive. C) Declaration. D) Directive. E) Expressive. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Assertive. 17. Correcting oneself by saying "I meant to say ..... " is an example of: A) Repair. B) Termination. C) Restriction. D) Nomination. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Repair. 18. Which is the complete set of communicative strategies? A) Nomination, Restriction, Turn-taking, Topic control, Topic shifting, Repair, Termination. B) Locution, Illocution, Perlocution. C) Initiation, Clarification, Ending. D) Request, Command, Apology. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Nomination, Restriction, Turn-taking, Topic control, Topic shifting, Repair, Termination. 19. When the speaker uses utterances to get someone else to do something. A) Representatives. B) Directives. C) Commissions. D) Expressive. E) Declarations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Directives. 20. What is the primary illocutionary point in the example provided in the text? A) Stating a fact about packing passports. B) Implying that the friend should have packed her passport. C) Expressing concern for the friend's forgetfulness. D) Offering to help find the passport. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Implying that the friend should have packed her passport. 21. What is a locutionary act? A) The act of producing meaningful sounds or words. B) The act of achieving a particular effect on the listener. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The act of producing meaningful sounds or words. 22. "Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say about the issue." A) Termination. B) Topic Shifting. C) Repair. D) Turn Taking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Turn Taking. 23. What is the primary purpose of a speech act? A) To create a poem. B) To entertain listeners. C) To achieve an intended effect through speaking. D) To describe grammar rules. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To achieve an intended effect through speaking. 24. What is an illocutionary act? A) It is the intention the speaker has when saying or writing something. B) It is both the act and the intention of the speaker when saying or writing. C) It is the act of saying or writing something in language using literal content of words. D) It is the effects produced in the listener/reader on hearing/reading the illocutionary act. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It is the intention the speaker has when saying or writing something. 25. Match the sentence type with its communicative function:1. declarative 2. interrogative 3. imperative 4. exclamatoryA. questions B. statement C. exclamation D. command/ request A) 1A 2B 3C 4D. B) 1B 2A 3D 4C. C) 1C 2D 3B 4A. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 1B 2A 3D 4C. 26. The illocutionary force of an utterance is refers to what it 'counts as'. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 27. Suggesting, putting forward, swearing, boasting, and concluding are examples of ..... ? A) Assertive. B) Directive. C) Commissive. D) Expressive. E) Declarative. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Assertive. 28. I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the shipment has been delayed, and we won't receive it until next week. A) Checking progress. B) Suggestions. C) Inquiries. D) Making arrangements. E) Giving bad news. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Giving bad news. 29. Here are words that can be used to deliver information in Assertive utterances, except ..... A) Speech. B) Declare. C) Report. D) Announce. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Speech. 30. This refers to the audience's reaction to an utterance since it carries a directive for the audience. A) Locutionary. B) Illocutionary. C) Perlocutionary. D) Speech act. 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