Quiz on Language Function – MCQ 05

Quiz on Language Function – MCQ 05. 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 05

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. Don't give up. You will understand it. Just keep trying and you will succeed.

to confirm

to confirm

to explain

to explain

to encourage

to encourage

to agree

to agree

#2. Child : Mother, can I come with you ? Mother : (I guess so. Come on, then.)

to direct

to direct

to suggest

to suggest

to thank

to thank

to consent

to consent

#3. Student : Good evening. Miss Tan, (I'm so glad you could come) ... but you look worried. Is anything the matter ?

to greet

to greet

to welcome

to welcome

to compliment

to compliment

to invite

to invite

#4. Right ! I'll see you then.

to accept

to accept

to confirm

to confirm

to instruct

to instruct

to inform

to inform

#5. (Your parents were very kind to me when I was a child) and it's the least I can do to try to repay their kindness.

to praise

to praise

to express admiration

to express admiration

to approve

to approve

to express appreciation

to express appreciation

#6. Boy : Going to town ? Girl : Yes. Boy : (Well, hop in.)

to direct

to direct

to persuade

to persuade

to invite

to invite

to offer

to offer

#7. Mother : Don't you touch my cakes ! They're for the party tonight.

to order

to order

to request

to request

to invite

to invite

to appeal

to appeal

#8. Don't be angry with me, alright, Mummy ? I would have told you beforehand if I could have.

to urge

to urge

to ask

to ask

to compel

to compel

to plead

to plead

#9. Student : May I speak to you for a moment ? Teacher : (Well, I'm rather busy at the moment.) Come at ten if you're free then.

to blame

to blame

to apologize

to apologize

to reject

to reject

to decline

to decline

#10. Girl : I think I'll enter the beauty contest. Sister : (Are you sure ? You're rather young.)

to advise

to advise

to discourage

to discourage

to ask

to ask

to suggest

to suggest

#11. Will you come to the pictures with me ?

to offer

to offer

to invite

to invite

to suggest

to suggest

to request

to request

#12. George : Hospital ? What happened ?

to express surprise

to express surprise

to express interest

to express interest

to express shock

to express shock

to express regret

to express regret

#13. Mei Ling : If you want to know, I failed every single subject. Ann 🙁 Really ? )

to express surprise

to express surprise

to express sympathy

to express sympathy

to accuse

to accuse

to express admiration

to express admiration

#14. Son : I got a Grade 1, Mum. Mother : (Oh, well done !) I always expected you to do well.

to express admiration

to express admiration

to express surprise

to express surprise

to express appreciation

to express appreciation

to express approval

to express approval

#15. (Till we meet again, take care.) Please send my warmest regards to your mother.

to take leave

to take leave

to warn

to warn

to express interest

to express interest

to advise

to advise

#16. Sorry. I'm not trying to be rude. I'm just used to speaking in this way.

to deny

to deny

to protest

to protest

to describe

to describe

to explain

to explain

#17. Father : Well, how did it go ? Son : (Only second place.) Tobias won first place with his Chopin Sonnet.

to express wishes

to express wishes

to express dislike

to express dislike

to express disappointment

to express disappointment

to express regret

to express regret

#18. Mrs. Tang : More rice, Dear ? Mr. Tang : (Thanks. I'm full.)

to explain

to explain

to decline

to decline

to inform

to inform

to deny

to deny

#19. (Do come if you possible can. I'm eager to see you.) Also, its' now the rambutan season and my trees are laden. We can roam around the town too.

to invite

to invite

to advise

to advise

to urge

to urge

to explain

to explain

#20. Father : Well, how was the test ? Son : (No sweat.)

to express disappointment

to express disappointment

to express happiness

to express happiness

to express satisfaction

to express satisfaction

to express dissatisfaction

to express dissatisfaction

#21. I really appreciate the thought behind your letter. And, (I felt a little better after reading.)

to explain

to explain

compliment

compliment

to tell

to tell

to praise

to praise

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