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Speech Act Examples and Types

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LEEYAN A.

DELICANA
BSED ENGLISH 3A

APPLY: Write sentences that express the different kinds of exchange, examples of
speech act equivalents. Use the space below.

1. Factual Information (identify, ask, report, say, think)


 My name is Leeyan. (identify)
 What time is it? (ask)
 The teacher reported the results. (report)
 He said he was tired. (say)
 I think it will rain today. (think)

2. Intellectual Information (agree/disagree, remember/forget, certain/uncertain,


ask/give, accept/decline, capable/incapable)
 I agree with your answer. (agree)
 I don’t agree with that idea. (disagree)
 I remember our trip last year. (remember)
 Sorry, I forgot my notebook. (forget)
 I am certain this is correct. (certain)
 I am not sure about the result. (uncertain)
 Can you give me your pen? (ask/give)
 Yes, I accept your invitation. (accept)
 Sorry, I decline your offer. (decline)
 She is capable of solving the problem. (capable)
 I am not capable of carrying this box. (incapable)

3. Emotional Attitudes (surprise, hope, fear, worry, preference, gratitude,


intention, want, desire)
 Wow! That’s amazing! (surprise)
 I hope you pass the test. (hope)
 I fear the dark. (fear)
 I am worried about the exam. (worry)
 I prefer coffee over tea. (preference)
 Thank you for your help. (gratitude)
 I plan to study tonight. (intention)
 I want a new book. (want)
 I desire peace and happiness. (desire)

4. Moral Attitudes (apology, approval, appreciation, regret, indifference)


 I’m sorry for being late. (apology)
 I approve of your decision. (approval)
 I appreciate your kindness. (appreciation)
 I regret not joining the trip. (regret)
 I don’t really care about the game. (indifference)
LEEYAN A. DELICANA
BSED ENGLISH 3A

5. Suasion (suggest, request, invite, instruct, advise, warn, offer)


 I suggest we study together. (suggest)
 Can I request a glass of water? (request)
 I invite you to my birthday party. (invite)
 Please follow the instructions. (instruct)
 I advise you to rest early. (advise)
 Be careful, the floor is wet. (warn)
 I can offer you my seat. (offer)

6. Socializing (greet, take leave, introduce, propose, congratulate)


 Good morning, everyone! (greet)
 Goodbye, see you tomorrow. (take leave)
 This is my friend, Mark. (introduce)
 Will you marry me? (propose)
 Congratulations on your award! (congratulate)

7. Commissive (promise, refusal, commitment)


 I promise to help you with your homework. (promise)
 I will be there on time tomorrow. (commitment)
 No, I cannot join the trip. (refusal)
 Don’t worry, I’ll call you later. (assurance/promise)

8. Declaratives (Performatives) (saying = doing)


 I now pronounce you husband and wife. (marriage declaration)
 You are fired from this job. (ending employment)
 Class, I declare this contest open. (opening event)
 I resign from my position today. (resignation)
 You won the lotto! (announcing a new status)

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