
Quiz on Speech Acts

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English
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12th Grade
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Hard
Melodina Magtibay
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a speech act?
An act of writing
An utterance to achieve an intended effect
A type of physical action
A form of non-verbal communication
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to J. L. Austin, how many types of acts are there in every utterance?
Four
Three
Two
One
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does a locutionary act consist of?
The emotional response of the listener
The literal meaning of the utterance
The social context of the conversation
The intention behind the statement
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an example of an illocutionary act?
I hate spiders.
Wow?
Get out!
I promise to help you.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of a perlocutionary act?
To issue a command
To make a request
To change feelings, thoughts, or actions
To express a belief
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a type of illocutionary act?
Commissive
Directive
Assertive
Descriptive
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of an expressive act?
I will help you.
Can you pass the salt?
You are hired!
Thank you.
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