Arten von Sprechakten erkennen: Interaktive Übungen für Klasse 13

Question 1

Which of the following is a key characteristic of a question speech act?

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Requesting information

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Expressing an opinion

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Making a judgment

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Giving an order

Question 2

Identify the sentence that represents a representative speech act:

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I solemnly swear to tell the truth.

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Can you pass the salt?

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It's a beautiful day.

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Would you like some coffee?

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a directive speech act?

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To ask for something

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To convey information

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To express an opinion

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To establish a connection

Question 4

Which of the following options is NOT a type of commissive speech act?

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Advice

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Promise

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Threat

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Apology

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of a performative utterance, where the act of speaking creates a change in the world?

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I promise to be home by midnight.

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What time is it?

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The sky is blue.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of a statement in speech act theory?

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Expresses the speaker's subjective opinion

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Presents a proposition as true or false

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Can be evaluated for veracity

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Asserts a proposition

Question 7

Identify the type of speech act exemplified by the utterance: 'Would you mind closing the window?'

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Request

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Statement

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Question

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Assertion

Question 8

Which feature is central to indirect speech acts?

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Use of non-literal language to convey a message

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Direct expression of speaker's intent

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Greater directness than direct speech acts

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Identical structure to statements

Question 9

In the utterance 'I now pronounce you husband and wife,' what is the illocutionary force?

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Declaration

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Request

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Assertion

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Question

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a performative speech act?

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I promise to be there.

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It is raining outside.

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What time is it?

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The sky is blue.

Question 11

In the utterance 'Could you please help me carry these boxes?', the speaker's primary communicative goal is to:

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Make a request

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Ask a question

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Give an instruction

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Offer assistance

Question 12

In the following utterance, what is the perlocutionary effect?: 'Congratulations on your achievement.'

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The listener feels proud

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The speaker expresses admiration

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The conversation ends

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The listener is motivated to improve

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of speech act?

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Opinions

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Statements

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Questions

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Excuses

Question 14

What is the primary purpose of a question speech act?

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To request information

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To convey information

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To influence the listener's behavior

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To express emotions

Question 15

Which type of speech act is characterized by making requests or giving orders?

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Directive

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Commissive

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Expressive

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Assertive

Question 16

Which of the following examples represents an indirect speech act?

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Do you mind passing the salt?

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I'm freezing.

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I'm exhausted.

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The sky appears blue.

Question 17

In interpreting speech acts, what role does context play?

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Context provides additional clues that aid in understanding the speaker's intended message.

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Context holds no significance in comprehending speech acts.

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Context is only useful for clarifying direct speech acts.

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Context is solely applicable to interpreting ambiguous speech acts.

Question 18

What is the core distinction between a locutionary and an illocutionary speech act?

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Locutionary acts focus on the uttered words, whereas illocutionary acts emphasize the speaker's intent.

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Illocutionary acts are always deliberate, while locutionary acts can be unintentional.

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locutionary acts are always successful, unlike illocutionary acts which can fail.

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Illocutionary acts are performative, while locutionary acts are constative.

Question 19

Which type of speech act is used to convey the speaker's personal feelings or emotions?

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Expressives

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Representative

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Directives

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Commissives

Question 20

Identify the speech act in the utterance: 'Could you please pass me the salt?'

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Directive

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Assertion

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Question

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Commissive

Question 21

Which of the following is a sub-category of directives?

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Requests

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Apologies

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Predictions

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Explanations

Question 22

Identify the illocutionary force of the utterance: 'I hereby promise to repay you.'

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Promising

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Stating

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Requesting

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Questioning

Question 23

Identify the perlocutionary effect of the speech act: 'Your presentation was exceptional!'

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The listener feels gratified

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The listener improves their presentation skills

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The listener becomes anxious about future presentations

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The listener apologizes for their presentation

Question 24

Which of the following is a key feature of indirect speech acts?

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Employ words not directly related to the intended meaning

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Are more common in informal settings

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Convey the speaker's feelings openly

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Are easier to understand than direct speech acts

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a potential barrier to effective communication in different speech act situations?

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Using formal language

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Cultural variations

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Language differences

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Lack of shared knowledge

Question 26

Identify the appropriate speech act type for the following scenario: You want to express sympathy for a friend who has lost their pet.

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Expressive

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Assertion

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Directive

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Question

Question 27

Identify the option that is NOT a recognized type of speech act:

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Opinions

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Statements

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Questions

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Requests

Question 28

Which of the following accurately describes the primary communicative function of a statement?

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To convey a claim or assertion about the world

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To seek information or knowledge

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To persuade or influence someone to act

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To express personal feelings or beliefs

Question 29

Which term refers to the type of speech act being performed, regardless of the specific words used?

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Illocutionary force

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Locutionary meaning

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Perlocutionary effect

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Speech act type

Question 30

When an individual responds appropriately to a speech act, they are demonstrating:

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Pragmatic competence

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Linguistic proficiency

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Cultural awareness

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Analytical thinking skills

Question 31

The term 'felicity conditions' refers to:

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The specific conditions that must be met for a speech act to be considered valid and successful

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The grammatical rules that govern the use of language in speech acts

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The social conventions and expectations surrounding speech acts

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The personal intentions of the speaker

Question 32

Select the example that represents a commissive speech act:

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I promise to return the book by Friday.

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What is the time?

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Please open the window.

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I believe you are correct.

Question 33

What is the term used to describe the actual response or reaction of a listener to a speech act?

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Perlocutionary effect

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Illocutionary force

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Locutionary meaning

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Pragmatic competence

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of speech act as discussed in this unit?

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Exclamation

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Statement

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Question

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Request

Question 35

What is the primary communicative function of a statement?

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To convey information or assert a proposition

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To seek information

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To perform an action

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To express an emotion

Question 36

Identify the speech act type of the following utterance: 'Can you please pass the salt?'

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Request

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Statement

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Question

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Offer

Question 37

What is the key distinction between a general question and a wh-question?

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Wh-questions are used to seek specific information, while general questions seek broader information.

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General questions are used to seek specific information, while wh-questions seek broader information.

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There is no meaningful distinction between general and wh-questions.

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Wh-questions are more formal than general questions.

Question 38

Which of the following factors generally does NOT influence the choice of speech act?

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Speaker's age

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Social context

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Speaker's intended message

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Listener's expectations

Question 39

What type of response is typically considered appropriate in response to a request?

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An action

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A statement

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A question

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An emotion

Question 40

Which of the following statements accurately describes indirect speech acts?

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They convey a meaning that is different from the literal meaning.

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They are more direct and forceful than direct speech acts.

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They employ figurative language and symbolism.

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They are always considered impolite or disrespectful.

Question 41

How do speech acts contribute to building positive social relationships and effective communication?

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Speech acts clarify intentions and reduce misunderstandings, fostering effective communication.

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Speech acts only convey information.

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Speech acts have no impact on social interactions.

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Effective communication depends solely on spoken words.

Question 42

Which of the following sentences is an example of a statement? A statement asserts a proposition as true or false.

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The capital of France is Paris.

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Can you tell me the time?

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What a beautiful day!

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Please open the door.

Question 43

What is the primary communicative function of a request?

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To get someone to do something

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To ask for information

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To provide information

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To express an opinion

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a type of speech act?

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Exclamation

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Question

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Request

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Promise

Question 45

Identify the speech act in the following sentence: 'Excuse me, could you please pass me the salt?'

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Request

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Statement

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Promise

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Question

Question 46

Which of the following is a characteristic of an indirect speech act?

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The speaker's intention is not explicitly stated.

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The speaker avoids using verbs.

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The speaker uses highly formal language.

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The speaker repeats the same words multiple times.

Question 47

What is the difference between a locutionary and an illocutionary act?

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The locutionary act is the literal meaning of an utterance, while the illocutionary act is its intended communicative function.

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The locutionary act is the speaker's intention, while the illocutionary act is the listener's interpretation.

Question 48

Which of the following statements about speech acts is accurate?

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Speech acts can convey both literal and non-literal meanings.

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Speech acts are always explicit and straightforward.

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Speech acts can only be performed through spoken language.

Question 49

What is the purpose of using hedges in speech acts?

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To soften the impact or reduce the forcefulness of the speech act.

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To emphasize the importance of the speech act.

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To make the speech act sound more formal and authoritative.

Question 50

Which of the following is an example of a performative utterance?

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I hereby declare you husband and wife.

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What is the time?

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I believe it will rain tomorrow.

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Can you open the door, please?

Question 51

What is the fundamental distinction between a directive and a commissive speech act?

Accepted Answer

Directives aim to get the hearer to do something, while commissives commit the speaker to do something.

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Directives are used in formal situations, while commissives are used in informal situations.

Question 52

Which of the following utterances is an example of a statement? A statement is a speech act that asserts a proposition to be true or false.

Accepted Answer

The sky is blue.

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Is it going to rain tomorrow?

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Please close the window.

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Could you pass the salt?

Question 53

Identify the type of speech act used in the following utterance: 'Can you help me with this?' A request is a speech act in which the speaker asks the hearer to perform an action.

Accepted Answer

Request

Answer

Question

Answer

Command

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Statement

Question 54

Which of the following utterances is an example of an indirect speech act? An indirect speech act is a speech act in which the speaker's intended meaning is not directly expressed.

Accepted Answer

Could you possibly open the window?

Answer

The window is closed.

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Is it cold in here?

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Open the window!

Question 55

Identify the illocutionary force of the following utterance: 'I promise to be there.' The illocutionary force of a speech act is the speaker's intended communicative purpose.

Accepted Answer

Promising

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Requesting

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Questioning

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Commanding

Question 56

Identify the type of speech act used in the following utterance: 'I'm sorry.' An apology is a speech act in which the speaker expresses regret for an action or statement.

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Apology

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Greeting

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Question

Answer

Promise

Question 57

Which of the following utterances is an example of a performative speech act? A performative speech act is a speech act that brings about a change in the world simply by being uttered.

Accepted Answer

I christen this ship the 'Aurora'.

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Please be quiet.

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I think it's going to rain.

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What is the time?

Question 58

Identify the type of speech act used in the following utterance: 'Is the library open?' A question is a speech act in which the speaker requests information from the hearer.

Accepted Answer

Question

Answer

Request

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Command

Question 59

Which of the following is an example of a felicity condition for a request? Felicity conditions are the conditions that must be met in order for a speech act to be successfully performed.

Accepted Answer

The speaker believes that the hearer is able to perform the requested action.

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The speaker is polite and respectful.

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The speaker has a good reason for making the request.

Question 60

Identify the type of speech act used in the following utterance: 'I bet you can't solve this puzzle.' A challenge is a speech act in which the speaker invites the hearer to compete in a game or contest.

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Challenge

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Question

Answer

Apology

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Promise

Question 61

Which of the following is NOT considered a speech act?

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Thought

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Statement

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Request

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Question

Question 62

The speech act 'Can you please open the window?' is an example of a:

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Request

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Statement

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Promise

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Question

Question 63

Which of the following is a characteristic of directive speech acts?

Accepted Answer

They aim to get the listener to perform an action.

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They always express the speaker's personal opinion.

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They cannot be used in formal settings.

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They require the listener to respond with a statement.

Question 64

The utterance 'Will it rain tomorrow?' is an example of a:

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Question

Answer

Apology

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Statement

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Request