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WorksheetsGrice's Violated Maxims
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 23mins
Define the Maxim of Manner.
Provide sufficient information.
Speak clearly and fluently.
Be truthful and accurate.
Be relevant to the context
Define the Maxim of Relation.
Provide sufficient information.
Speak clearly and fluently.
Be truthful and accurate.
Be relevant to the context
Define the Maxim of Quantity.
Provide sufficient information.
Speak clearly and fluently.
Be truthful and accurate.
Be relevant to the context
Define the Maxim of Quality.
Provide sufficient information.
Speak clearly and fluently.
Be truthful and accurate.
Be relevant to the context
Which Grice's Maxim relates to giving the right amount of information without overloading or under informing?
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
John: "How was your day?"
Jessica: "It was fine."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Koto: "What did you think of the movie?"
Judi: "I've never been a fan of the director."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Jennifer: "Why do you look so surprised?"
Shalynn: "I've been practicing for weeks."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Kyle: "Can you pass me the wrench?"
Kevin: "I have two in the toolbox."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Bryan: "Tell me about your vacation."
Hunter: "It was hot."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Mandy: "Please hand me the blue book."
Isa: "Sure, it's in the top drawer."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Amanda: "I need your help with this project."
Pessy: "I'm busy right now."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
John: "What time is the meeting?"
Jessica: "We should be there on time."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Amanda: "Tell me about your trip to Paris."
Jessica: "It's a beautiful city."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Koto: "What's your favorite part of the movie?"
Mandy: "The ending was great."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Bryan: "Why did you buy so many groceries?"
Hunter: "We needed them."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Bryan: "Can you explain this math problem to me?"
Kyle: "It's complicated."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Koto: "Can you help me with my homework?"
Koto's Cat: "Of course, what do you need help with?"
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Isa: "How was the concert last night?"
Judi: "The band was amazing."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Pessy: "What's the best way to get to the airport?"
Jennifer: "You can take the highway."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Amanda: "Why are you looking for your glasses?"
Mandy: "I can't find them."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Koto's Cat: "Where are you going?"
Koto: "Food is in the kitchen."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
Bryan: "What's the secret ingredient in your recipe?"
Kyle: "I use a special spice."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
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."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
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."
Maxim of Quantity
Maxim of Quality
Maxim of Relation
Maxim of Manner
