TYPES OF SPEECH ACTS

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

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive

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

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

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive

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

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive

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

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive

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

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive

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

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive

A teacher says, "Submit your comic strip by noon," intending to ensure the task is completed. What type of speech act is this?

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive

After hearing, "It's time for bed," a child goes to sleep. Which speech act is observed here?

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive

A statement that results in someone feeling reassured, like "Everything will be okay," is an example of:

• Locutionary

• Illocutionary

• Perlocutionary

• Directive