AS Language - Starter Quizziz

An interjection is ...

• a type or preposition

• a word or words that express emotion

• a person, place, thing or idea

• a type of punctuation

The following in an example of an interjection:

• Sure

• And

• Oops!

• Also

"Ah, I get the work now!" Type in the interjection.

A 'filler' is...

• When a swear word is used mid sentence.

• When phrases such as 'uh' and 'um' are used.

• When utterances last longer than they should.

• When utterances are interrupted by more than one speaker.

Answer explanation

Fillers are used to hold the 'floor'. They reserve it to prevent others from taking it!

'Oh! I left the... erm... thingy at home'. Type in the filler

What is Deixis?

• It refers a word or phrase that points, to the time, place, or situation.

• It refers to the use of language in communication.

'The work? He left that on your desk.' Type the word which contains deixis.

What does Deixis need?

• Immediate physical context.

• A connection between words.

• A verb.

• Immediate Indexation.

Select the definition of 'verbal discourse markers'.

• Specific words used in text messages.

• Words only understood between friends.

• Words typical of spoken discourse.

• Outdated words which need context.

'Well, y'know, it is my birthday next week so I'd better see you there!'

Select ALL verbal discourse markers.

• Well

• y'know

• birthday

• there