Posted inLANGUAGE FUNCTIONS LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS Posted by By AP STUDY CIRCLE 08/05/2024No Comments Welcome to your LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS test Press START TEST Name Email Phone 1. Which of the following is an example of the directive function of language? A) "It's raining outside." B) "Please close the window." C) "I like pizza." D) "The movie was interesting. 2. Which language function is exemplified by the sentence "Could you pass me the salt, please?" A) Expressive B) Directive C) Referential D) Phatic 3. "I'm sorry for your loss." This statement exemplifies which language function? A) Phatic B) Directive C) Expressive D) Referential 4. Which of the following sentences represents the phatic function of language? A) "It's hot today." B) "How are you?" C) "The meeting is at 3 p.m." D) "I need to buy groceries." 5. Identify the sentence that best represents the referential function of language: A) "I love this song!" B) "The capital of France is Paris." C) "Don't forget to bring your umbrella." D) "What time is the meeting?" 6. Which language function is exemplified by the sentence "See you later!" A) Directive B) Expressive C) Phatic D) Referential 7. Identify the sentence that best represents the metalinguistic function of language: A) "The word 'cat' refers to a small domesticated carnivorous mammal." B) "Please turn off the lights." C) "I don't understand what you mean." D) "Language is fascinating!" 8. "I think we should take a break." This statement exemplifies which language function? A) Directive B) Expressive C) Referential D) Metalinguistic 9. Which of the following sentences exemplifies the expressive function of language? A) "What time is the train?" B) "I can't believe it!" C) "The sun rises in the east." D) "Please pass the salt." 10. "Could you repeat that, please?" This statement exemplifies which language function? A) Phatic B) Directive C) Expressive D) Metalinguistic 11. Which of the following sentences best exemplifies the phatic function of language? A) "How are you?" B) "The capital of France is Paris." C) "Please pass the salt." D) "I need to go to the store." 12. Identify the sentence that best represents the metalinguistic function of language: A) "The word 'computer' is derived from the Latin word 'computare.'" B) "Can you help me with this math problem?" C) "It's important to study for the exam." D) "Let's meet at the library." 13. Which language function is exemplified by the sentence "Wow, that's amazing!" A) Expressive B) Directive C) Referential D) Phatic 14. "Don't forget to bring your umbrella." This statement exemplifies which language function? A) Directive B) Expressive C) Referential D) Metalinguistic 15. Identify the sentence that best represents the referential function of language: A) "I love this movie!" B) "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius." C) "Let's go for a walk." D) "Can you pass me the salt?" 1 out of 15 Please fill in the comment box below. Time's up AP STUDY CIRCLE View All Posts Post navigation Previous Post CLAUSESNext PostDEGREES OF COMPARISION
