
SPEECH ACTS: WHAT I KNOW
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- Q1
Who among the following can be the most possible speaker of this utterance, “Your blood pressure is still too high. Are you sure that you are taking your medications as directed?”
a fashion designer
a landscape architect
a real estate agent
a medical assistant
30sEN11/12OC-Ifj20 - Q2
What do you think does the speaker mean with this utterance, “Do you know how to bake a cake?”
The speaker is telling me that I cannot bake a cake.
multiplem://The speaker is requesting me to bake a cake: The speaker is asking me if I know how to bake a cake
The speaker is telling me that he knows how to bake a cake.
30sEN11/12OC-Ifj20 - Q3
“I have to submit my report on time, so I need to focus with what I am doing right now.” How would you interpret the utterance of your friend?
My friend wants me to get away from him/her place.
My friend allows me to work with his/her report.
My friend needs my help, so I should know what he/she is doing.
My friend does not want me to interrupt him/her for now.
30sEN11/12OC-Ifj20 - Q4
In which of the following statements is the speaker complaining about an item?
“I protest that this item does not function as it should be.”
“I trust that the company will replace the defective item.”
“I admit that I bought the wrong item yesterday.”
“I promise that I will buy you one of these items.”
30sEN11/12OC-Ifj20 - Q5
In which of the following statements is the speaker accepting the offer of his/her business partner?
“I think your plan for our business will need to be discussed further.”
“I admire your determination about your business proposal.”
“I agree with what you have presented for our business.”
“I hope that more reports will be added in your business proposal.”
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