
PRAGMATICS

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is anaphora in pragmatics?
The use of expressions referring to the future
Mentioning something for the first time in speech
Referring back to something previously mentioned to avoid repetition
A reference to abstract ideas only
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence "Laura loves flowers. She has a garden full of roses," what is the function of "She"?
It refers to a specific flower
It introduces a new person
It refers back to Laura
It is a future reference
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the phrase, "She stopped playing the piano," what is presupposed?
She used to play the piano
She doesn't know how to play the piano
She plays the piano more now
She never played the piano
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does presupposition mean in pragmatics?
The repetition of a word for emphasis
An explicit statement of facts
An unrelated topic
An implicit assumption that is taken for granted
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes a locutionary act?
The speaker's intention
The literal words spoken
The listener's response
The effect of the statement
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these is an example of an illocutionary act?
Repeating a sentence
The effect of the statement on the listener
The speaker’s intention behind saying something
The physical context of the conversation
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence, "I order you to close the door," what type of illocutionary act is used?
Assertive
Directive
Expressive
Declarative
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