Classification of Speech Acts
Quiz by Catherine Mendoza
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- Q1
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“The supervisor orders you to be transferred to another department.”
Commissive
Assertive
Directive
Declarative
30s - Q2
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“I apologize for not attending the conference yesterday.”
Expressive
Commissive
Assertive
Directive
30s - Q3
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“Excuse me, how much discount can I get from the sale items?”
Expressive
Directive
Assertive
Commissive
30s - Q4
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“I know that I will be the next manager, I claim it!”
Directive
Commissive
Assertive
Expressive
30s - Q5
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“You will not be working in my department anymore, for you will be assigned in another department.”
Directive
Commissive
Expressive
Declarative
30s - Q6
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“I promise you that I will be careful with the task that you give me.”
Directive
Expressive
Assertive
Commissive
30s - Q7
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“You are blessed for your wealth and health.”
Directive
Expressive
Declarative
Assertive
30s - Q8
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“We invite you to witness our wedding ceremony on Saturday.”
Declarative
Commissive
Assertive
Directive
30s - Q9
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“The company is experiencing hard times, so it decided to exclude you from the quarterly cash assistance.”
Directive
Assertive
Declarative
Commissive
30s - Q10
Choose the classification of speech act that best corresponds the given expression.
“I promise that you will have a great birthday celebration.”
Assertive
Declarative
Directive
Commissive
30s