This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Discourse > Spoken Discourse – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Spoken Discourse Quiz 1 (25 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) Overlapping Speech. B) Interrogative Tags. C) Discourse Particles. D) Minimal Responses (back-channelling). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Minimal Responses (back-channelling). 6. Which of the following is an example of a minimal response or backchannel? A) Interrupting the speaker. B) Changing the topic. C) Saying "uh-huh" while someone else is speaking. D) Writing notes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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 clarifies who performed the action. B) It emphasizes that the action is ongoing or habitual. C) It shows the emotion behind 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 question with a missing subject, used to save time. B) A short follow-up used for grammar practice. C) A brief question added to a statement to confirm or check agreement. D) A rhetorical question to start a conversation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 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) Syntax. B) Pragmatics. C) Semantics. D) Phonology. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 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) Chair. C) Jakarta. D) Happiness. 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) Sneezing. B) Intake of breath. C) Laughter. D) Cough. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 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 physical distance between books. B) The number of pages in a document. C) The level of familiarity or closeness between speakers. D) The distance between paragraphs. 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