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TYPES OF SPEECH ACTS

Authored by Suzette Ceniza

English

11th Grade

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TYPES OF SPEECH ACTS
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A teacher says, "The test starts at 10 AM." What type of speech act is this?

Locutionary

Illocutionary

Perlocutionary

Directive

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A friend says, "It's freezing in here," hoping someone will close the window. What type of speech act does this represent?

Locutionary

Illocutionary

Perlocutionary

Directive

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

My mother says, "I promise to call you later." What type of speech act is this?

Locutionary

Illocutionary

Perlocutionary

Directive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"I hereby declare the meeting open" is an example of:

Locutionary

Illocutionary

Perlocutionary

Directive

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After someone says, "Turn off the lights, please," the lights are turned off. This demonstrates which speech act?

Locutionary

Illocutionary

Perlocutionary

Directive

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When someone says, "Congratulations on your achievement," what type of speech act is this?

Locutionary

Illocutionary

Perlocutionary

Directive

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

"The book is on the table" is an example of:

Locutionary

Illocutionary

Perlocutionary

Directive

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