quiz terminology

Question 1

standard form

Answer 1

the variety of English considered to be correct, formal and uses proper pronunciation and grammar

Question 2

modal constructions

Answer 2

using modal verbs

Question 3

super polite form

Answer 3

following maxims, flattering, being polite

Question 4

tag questions

Answer 4

a question converted from a statement, invite listeners participation

Question 5

wh-imperative

Answer 5

posing an imperative as a question

e.g. why don’t you close the door

Question 6

expletive

Answer 6

swearing

Question 7

hedges

Answer 7

phrases or words used to soften our language

Question 8

empty adjective

Answer 8

a complimentary adjective that isn’t particularly specific and doesn’t have a real meaning

Question 9

quantity of speech

Answer 9

how much you say

if you can’t get this one right then get in the bin mate you have lost hope

Question 10

tone

Answer 10

the pitch of your speech (loudness)

Question 11

indirect language

Answer 11

saying something and meaning something else (requires listener’s inference)

Question 12

interruption

Answer 12

speaking over someone and cutting them off.