Quiz on Language Function – MCQ 04

Quiz on Language Function – MCQ 04. 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 04

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. Student : I'm sorry. I've lost your book. Teacher : (How could you be so careless ? Do you know how much that book cost ?)

to scold

to scold

to ask

to ask

to express regret

to express regret

to express surprise

to express surprise

#2. Victim trapped in building on fire : I daren't ! Oh ! I daren't !

to express fear

to express fear

to disagree

to disagree

to protest

to protest

to express shock

to express shock

#3. Alice : I will never be able to repay your kindness to me and my family. All I can do is say "Thank you very much."

to express wishes

to express wishes

to express dissatisfaction

to express dissatisfaction

to express gratitude

to express gratitude

to praise

to praise

#4. Daughter : I can't see why I can't go to the party. Everyone is going ! What a bore ! Mother : (Don't you dare talk to me like that !)

to demand

to demand

to condemn

to condemn

to request

to request

to question

to question

#5. Teacher : Don't forget to read the questions carefully so that you won't give answers that are out of point. And keep calm. Don't worry, you'll do alright.

to order

to order

to persuade

to persuade

to advise

to advise

to suggest

to suggest

#6. Jacqueline : Well, he is handsome in a certain way. (But, John Travolta ! Now he really has that certain style which, actually, Robert Redford lacks.)

to disagree

to disagree

to express preferences

to express preferences

to express likes

to express likes

to express dislikes

to express dislikes

#7. Boy : So, the fact is, I've lost your father's watch. Friend : (Oh, no !)

to express dismay

to express dismay

to deny

to deny

to express surprise

to express surprise

to disapprove

to disapprove

#8. Officer : I need a man for a dangerous mission. He must attract the attention of the enemy ... Private : (Let me go, Sir.)

to volunteer

to volunteer

to offer

to offer

to suggest

to suggest

to request

to request

#9. Mother : Calm down, now, both of you. There must have been some mistake.

to pacify

to pacify

to beg

to beg

to protest

to protest

to discourage

to discourage

#10. Teenager : May I go, Mum ? Please, Mum. Mother : (Well, alright. But, be back by five.)

to consent

to consent

to accept

to accept

to threaten

to threaten

to persuade

to persuade

#11. Student 1 : How did you do for the test ? Student 2 : (Better than I expected. 70%)

to congratulate

to congratulate

to express dissatisfaction

to express dissatisfaction

to express satisfaction

to express satisfaction

to praise

to praise

#12. Teacher : Your brother used to be such a studious student and yet you are so lazy. Why can't you try to be like your brother ?

to compare

to compare

to praise

to praise

to condemn

to condemn

to confirm

to confirm

#13. Headmaster : Tomorrow will be a school holiday.

to announce

to announce

to promise

to promise

to offer

to offer

to describe

to describe

#14. Younger sister : There's something outside ! It's coming closer ! Oh, help me, help me !

to express shock

to express shock

to express interest

to express interest

to express fear

to express fear

to warn

to warn

#15. Mother : So you see, we can't go to the zoo today. Child : (But you promised !)

to explain

to explain

to promise

to promise

to pacify

to pacify

to protest

to protest

#16. But why can't I have a new dress ? I haven't had one for ages. (Mary is always buying new dresses. I look like a poor cousin next to her.)

to compliment

to compliment

to scold

to scold

to criticize

to criticize

to compare

to compare

#17. Dear Marion, I was so sorry to hear the news of your father's death. I met Mrs. Tang in school yesterday and she told me what had come to pass.

to apologize

to apologize

to express sadness

to express sadness

to express surprise

to express surprise

to express dislikes

to express dislikes

#18. Dear Tom, I could hardly believe my ears when I heard of your marriage. I thought you were a confirmed bachelor. Congratulations to you !

to express surprise

to express surprise

to express disappointment

to express disappointment

to express shock

to express shock

to express dismay

to express dismay

#19. Secretary 1 : I have such a headache but there is this huge pile of letters to be typed ... Secretary 2 : (Poor you !) Headaches are such awful things.

to express sympathy

to express sympathy

to express dislikes

to express dislikes

to console

to console

to express regret

to express regret

#20. Sister : Call yourself a male ? A lily-livered coward !

to express anxiety

to express anxiety

to condemn

to condemn

to criticize

to criticize

to urge

to urge

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