Quiz on Language Function – MCQ 03

Quiz on Language Function – MCQ 03. Welcome to our Language Function Quiz! Language is a fundamental part of human communication, and it serves various functions that help us convey our thoughts, feelings, and ideas to others. In this quiz, you will be tested on your understanding of the different functions of language, such as expressing emotions, providing information, persuading, and establishing social connections.

Quiz on Language Function – MCQ 03

This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the various ways in which language is used, and how it influences our communication with others. Whether you are a student of linguistics, a professional communicator, or simply someone interested in language and communication, this quiz will challenge your understanding and provide an opportunity to learn more about the functions of language.

So, let’s dive in and see how much you know about the different language functions!

#1. Secretary 1 : (Don't you try to pretend.) You've been behaving in this uncooperative way ever since you first started working here.

to demand

to demand

to question

to question

to order

to order

to accuse

to accuse

#2. Child : (Mummy, I'm sorry I lied.) Mother : Well, don't do it again next time, alright ?

to inform

to inform

to forgive

to forgive

to apologize

to apologize

to request

to request

#3. Jacob : Anybody can stand on a stage, sing a song and jump around. (If I wanted to, I could, too.) I just don't like making a complete idiot of myself like he was doing.

to disapprove

to disapprove

to compare

to compare

to claim

to claim

to offer

to offer

#4. Bully : I'll get you for this ! Don't think you can ever get away with this. (Nobody tricks me and doesn't live to regret it !)

to blame

to blame

to threaten

to threaten

to protest

to protest

to urge

to urge

#5. Girl : How can I ever trust you in future ? Boy : (On my honor, darling, I won't ever lie to you again.)

to inform

to inform

to claim

to claim

to promise

to promise

to explain

to explain

#6. Patient : It's really boring, lying in bed all day. Visitor : (Well, you'll soon be up and about.) Perhaps you should take up knitting or something.

to instruct

to instruct

to advise

to advise

to console

to console

to suggest

to suggest

#7. Teacher : Now take out your Geography test books. I'm giving you a test. Students : (What ? You didn't tell us before hand ! We'll all fail !)

to explain

to explain

to question

to question

to protest

to protest

to decline

to decline

#8. Pauline : Some people are just gifted artistically. Christine : (Yes, like you, for instance.)

to describe

to describe

to compliment

to compliment

to compare

to compare

to suggest

to suggest

#9. Fay : I don't really feel like going. George : (Oh come on ! We're all going. It'll be lots of fun.)

to invite

to invite

to suggest

to suggest

to persuade

to persuade

to beg

to beg

#10. Son : Mum, I failed my English ! I don't know how it happened. (What shall I do now ?)

to express disappointment

to express disappointment

to express shock

to express shock

to express surprise

to express surprise

to express anxiety

to express anxiety

#11. Director : We need someone to draw the curtain at this point. Stage hand : (Well, I'll be free then. I can do it.)

to confirm

to confirm

to volunteer

to volunteer

to accept

to accept

to agree

to agree

#12. Father : What are you thinking of doing after Form Five ? Son : (Well, if I do well enough to get to the sixth form, I'd like to do my STP.)

to express interest

to express interest

to express hope

to express hope

to express likes

to express likes

to express satisfaction

to express satisfaction

#13. Wife : Well, I'm ready ! Husband : (Why don't you dress more smartly ? Do you like to look a mess ?)

to request

to request

to express anxiety

to express anxiety

to persuade

to persuade

to criticize

to criticize

#14. Mother : Hello ! Had a good day in school ? Son : (Really a Black Monday !) Our teachers were short tempered, our class was like a pig sty and no food was served in the tuckshop.

to scold

to scold

to discourage

to discourage

to disapprove

to disapprove

to complain

to complain

#15. Father : No ! And that's final. You'll not go to the picnic with those irresponsible friends of yours. Daughter : (I'll pack up my bags and leave home then.)

to urge

to urge

to promise

to promise

to threaten

to threaten

to suggest

to suggest

#16. Girl : Don't worry. I understand completely.

to console

to console

to advise

to advise

to express sympathy

to express sympathy

to forgive

to forgive

#17. Student : So, the meeting is at four, right ? Teacher : (That's right.)

to instruct

to instruct

to praise

to praise

to announce

to announce

to confirm

to confirm

#18. Teacher 1 : (They've improved considerably.) Nowadays, they can even write whole paragraphs without making many mistakes. Teacher 2 : How did you do it ?

to express satisfaction

to express satisfaction

to express likes

to express likes

to express admiration

to express admiration

to express hope

to express hope

#19. Mrs. Tan : Like me to pick you up on my way ? Miss Lee : (Thanks. That'll be nice.)

to accept

to accept

to offer

to offer

to compliment

to compliment

to confirm

to confirm

#20. Sheila : Shall I make a tray of jelly for the party ? Chin : (Oh, that will be nice !)

to express gratitude

to express gratitude

to express admiration

to express admiration

to accept

to accept

to compliment

to compliment

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