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- 1. Multiple Choice
Who proposed the Speech Act Theory?
John Austin
John Searle
John Cena
John Lennon
- 2. Multiple Choice
When we can say that a speech act is a locutionary act?
when there is an utterance of a sound, a word, or even a speech.
when there is something said to express an intention
when the utterance changes the person's feelings, thoughts or actions.
when the statement caused misunderstanding and confusion
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following statement shows an illocutionary speech act?
"Our class will end in five minutes." (The teacher's actual utterance)
"Our class will end in five minutes." (The teacher wants the class to finish the task before the bell rings)
"Our class will end in five minutes." (The listeners respond by finishing their task)
"Our class will end in five minutes." (The exact words of the teacher)
- 4. Multiple Choice
What do you call utterances that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect?
Speech Act
Speech Context
Speech Style
Speech Variation
- 5. Multiple Choice
What type of speech act has an intended effect through locution and illocution?
locutionary
illocutionary
perlocutionary
prolocutionary
- 6. Multiple Choice
Who is the proponent of the Speech Act Theory?
J.L. Austin
J.F. Kervin
J.A. Austin
J.L. Gastivo
- 7. Multiple Choice
What type of speech act is this? "Please don't let the door open," the speaker requests that the door remain closed.
locutionary
illocutionary
perlocutionary
prolocutionary
- 8. Multiple Choice
You were eating delicious apples. Your friend came and asked you, "Is that sweet?" while looking at your apples. How will you respond appropriately?
"Yes, these apples are sweet."
"No, please leave me alone."
"Yes, would you like some?"
"Absolutely!"
- 9. Multiple Choice
Who is the professor from the University of California, Berkeley that classified illocutionary acts into five distinct categories?
John Austin
John Searle
John Lennon
John Scarley
- 10. Multiple Choice
to what classification of illocutionary act do the given example belong? "No one can sing as Leah does!"
assertive
commissive
directive
expressive
declaration
- 11. Multiple Choice
to what classification of illocutionary act do the given example belong? "Please clean the room before you leave."
assertive
commissive
directive
expressive
declaration
- 12. Multiple Choice
to what classification of illocutionary act do the given example belong? "From this day forward, I promise to love you for the rest of my life."
assertive
commissive
directive
expressive
declaration
- 13. Multiple Choice
to what classification of illocutionary act do the given example belong? "You are blessed."
assertive
commissive
directive
expressive
declaration
- 14. Multiple Choice
to what classification of illocutionary act do the given example belong? "I love you very much."
assertive
commissive
directive
expressive
declaration
- 15. Multiple Choice
to what classification of illocutionary act do the given example belong? "Kindly see me after class."
assertive
commissive
directive
expressive
declaration
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