Activity: Types of Speech Acts

Multiple Choice

She said, "The weather is beautiful today."

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

John promised to complete the project by Friday.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

Shouting "Watch out!" to warn someone about an approaching car.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

The teacher asked the students to be quiet during the exam.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

Mary congratulated Sam on his promotion.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

"I bet you can't solve this puzzle," said Tom with a smirk.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

The boss ordered the team to stay late and finish the report.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

The comedian made the audience laugh with a funny joke.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

Jane convinced her friend to join the volunteer project.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

"Please pass the salt," requested Emily at the dinner table.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

The news anchor reported the earthquake in a calm tone.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

Jack apologized for his mistake and promised to do better.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

Sarah's speech inspired the audience to take action on climate change.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

"I dare you to jump into the pool," challenged Mark.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

The coach encouraged the players to give their best effort in the game.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

The politician's speech persuaded many voters to support her.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

"I pronounce you husband and wife," declared the minister.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

Tom asked, "Can you help me with my homework?"

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

Crying during a sad movie scene.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

Multiple Choice

The police officer commanded the suspect to stop.

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary