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Grice's Violated Maxims

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define the Maxim of Manner.

a)

Provide sufficient information.

 


b)

  Speak clearly and fluently.

   

c)

Be truthful and accurate.

   

d)

Be relevant to the context

2.

Define the Maxim of Relation.

a)

Provide sufficient information.

 


b)

  Speak clearly and fluently.

   

c)

Be truthful and accurate.

   

d)

Be relevant to the context

3.

Define the Maxim of Quantity.

a)

Provide sufficient information.

 


b)

  Speak clearly and fluently.

   

c)

Be truthful and accurate.

   

d)

Be relevant to the context

4.

Define the Maxim of Quality.

a)

Provide sufficient information.

 


b)

  Speak clearly and fluently.

   

c)

Be truthful and accurate.

   

d)

Be relevant to the context

5.

Which Grice's Maxim relates to giving the right amount of information without overloading or under informing?

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

6.

John: "How was your day?"

Jessica: "It was fine."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

7.

Koto: "What did you think of the movie?"

   Judi: "I've never been a fan of the director."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

8.

Jennifer: "Why do you look so surprised?"

   Shalynn: "I've been practicing for weeks."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

9.

Kyle: "Can you pass me the wrench?"

   Kevin: "I have two in the toolbox."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

10.

Bryan: "Tell me about your vacation."

   Hunter: "It was hot."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

11.

Mandy: "Please hand me the blue book."

   Isa: "Sure, it's in the top drawer."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

12.

Amanda: "I need your help with this project."

   Pessy: "I'm busy right now."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

13.

John: "What time is the meeting?"

   Jessica: "We should be there on time."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

14.

Amanda: "Tell me about your trip to Paris."

   Jessica: "It's a beautiful city."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

15.

Koto: "What's your favorite part of the movie?"

    Mandy: "The ending was great."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

16.

Bryan: "Why did you buy so many groceries?"

    Hunter: "We needed them."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

17.

Bryan: "Can you explain this math problem to me?"

    Kyle: "It's complicated."

a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

18.

Koto: "Can you help me with my homework?"

    Koto's Cat: "Of course, what do you need help with?"


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

19.

Isa: "How was the concert last night?"

    Judi: "The band was amazing."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

20.

Pessy: "What's the best way to get to the airport?"

    Jennifer: "You can take the highway."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

21.

Amanda: "Why are you looking for your glasses?"

    Mandy: "I can't find them."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

22.

Koto's Cat: "Where are you going?"

    Koto: "Food is in the kitchen."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

23.

Bryan: "What's the secret ingredient in your recipe?"

    Kyle: "I use a special spice."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

24.

John: "What's the solution to this puzzle?"

    Hunter: "You have to find the corner pieces first, then connect the sides. After that, start filling in the middle parts. Look at the box a few times, so you know what pieces you are looking for. It's a picture of Koto's cat."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner

25.

Some girl that secretly likes Kevin: "Why are you going to the gym so often?"

    Kevin: "I’m so tired and sweaty after my workouts."


a)

 Maxim of Quantity


b)

   Maxim of Quality

   

c)

Maxim of Relation

   

d)

Maxim of Manner