English

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Types of Speech Act

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
    30 seconds
    1 pt

    Consider the phrase: "I now declare Martial Law." Who among the following can say this phrase and make martial law actually happen?

    president of the country

    my pregnant neighbor

    a retired veterinarian

    a famous rock star

  • 2. Multiple Choice
    30 seconds
    1 pt

    What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, "Can you open the door?'

    The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the door.

    The speaker is requesting me to open the door.

    The speaker does not make sense.

    The speaker is asking me a question.

  • 3. Multiple Choice
    30 seconds
    1 pt

    You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She shivers and tells you, "It's cold in here!" How would you interpret what she said?

    She feels cold.

    She wants me to increase the temperature in the room.

    She does not feel well because of the cold.

    She is complimenting the temperature in my room.

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