Quiz on Halliday’s and Dore’s Language Functions

What is the instrumental function of language?

• Language used to tell stories

• Language used to influence others

• Language used to express feelings

• Language used to fulfil a need

Which example best illustrates the regulatory function of language?

• Want milk

• I love you mummy

• That car red

• Come here

What does the interactional function of language aim to achieve?

• To relay information

• To express personal opinions

• To develop relationships

• To explore and learn

Which of the following is an example of the personal function of language?

• Where the boat go?

• I is brave girl

• Demanding food

• Attracting attention by shouting

What is the representational function of language used for?

• To express feelings

• To relay or request information

• To influence behavior

• To create imaginary constructs

Which function of language is characterized by asking questions?

• Heuristic function

• Personal function

• Imaginative function

• Regulatory function

What does the imaginative function of language typically accompany?

• Play or leisure activities

• Expressing opinions

• Influencing others

• Learning activities

What is the primary purpose of Dore's function of 'labelling'?

• To echo adult speech

• To express feelings

• To attract attention

• To name or identify

Which of the following is an example of 'requesting action' in Dore's functions?

• Where the boat go?

• Want milk

• I love you

• That car red

What does the function of 'protesting' involve?

• Echoing speech

• Naming objects

• Objecting to requests

• Attracting attention