Quiz on Speech Acts

Which of the following is an example of an illocutionary act?

• It’s very hot today.

• I promise I will come on time.

• He said that he was tired.

• The door is painted blue.

According to speech act theory, saying “I promise I’ll come tomorrow” is an example of:

• Declarative

• Commissive

• Assertive

• Expressive

When someone asks, “How are you?” and answered with “It’s raining today,” the answer violates the Maxim of:

• Quantity

• Relations

• Manners

• Quality

In a seminar, a scientist said, "Recent research shows that lack of sleep can affect human memory". The statement falls into the category of speech acts...

• Declaratives

• Assertives

• Commissives

• Expressives

Consider the following conversation! 

A: "Where is your address?" 

B: "Rose Street number 10". 

Based on the conversation above, it belongs to...

• Maxim of Quality

• Quantity Maxim

• Maxim of Quality

• Maxim of Manner

In a preparatory condition, what must the speaker believe in order for a request to be carried out correctly?

• The speaker must believe that the listener has a higher power than him

• The listener must automatically understand the speaker's meaning without being explained

• The speaker must believe that the listener is capable of carrying out the requested action

• Requests must always be in the form of direct orders

Which of the following sentences is an example of directive speech?

• The weather is nice today

• Can you pass me the salt, please?

• I love reading books.

• She is very kind to everyone.

In a conversation, one party can threaten the other person's positive image by making him or her feel unappreciated or accepted. Which of the following utterances disturbs the listener's positive face? Based on the Idiomatic Approach, the meaning of the utterance is?

• I think you should study more before talking about this topic.

• Sorry, I know this is a hassle, but can you help me for a moment?

• Please do whatever you want, I will not interfere.

• I don't want to interrupt, but could you explain this one more time?

In the context of Face-Threatening Acts (FTAs), when is negative politeness more advisable?

• When you want to criticize someone.

• When you want to make a request without interfering with other people's freedom.

• When you want to build a closer relationship with the person you are talking to.

• When you want to show support and agreement in a conversation.

How does the listener's power influence the level of politeness used by the speaker?

• The greater the power of the listener, the lower the level of politeness of the speaker.

• The greater the power of the listener, the higher the level of politeness of the speaker.

• The power of the listener has no effect on the politeness of the speaker.

• The level of politeness is determined by the situation, not the power of the listener.