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WorksheetsPoliteness & Face
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 11mins
Which of these is not a positive face need?
The need to be liked
The need to be independent
The need to be respected
The need to be included
BLANK markers are used to meet negative face needs.
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Which of these are negative face-threatening acts?
Asking for a lift to a party
Complimenting someone
Not listening attentively to a teacher
Giving someone advice when they haven't asked for it
Which of these is not a negative face need?
The need to be autonomous
The need to be respected
The need to be independent
The need to not be imposed on by others
Which are examples of negative politeness strategies?
Apologies
Compliments
Hedging
Nicknames
"Hey Danno, love the new place!"
Is the speaker addressing positive or negative face needs?
Positive face
Negative face
What are positive face needs?
The need to be autonomous and part of a group
The need to be respected, independent and part of a group
The need to be respected, liked, and feel part of a group
The need to be autonomous, independent and not be imposed upon by others
Which is not an example of a negative politeness strategy?
Could I give you a hand with that?
Come with us, Jezza!
Would you mind lending me $5 please?
Sorry, I'm just going to squeeze behind you.
Explain the difference between positive face and positive politeness strategies.
Explain the difference between positive face and negative face.
