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KEY TO THE TASKS
CHAPTER 10
TASK I: WHAT (SPEECH) ACTS DO THESE UTTERANCES PERFORM?
> I now pronounce you married. — Marrying
> I name this ship Enterprise. - Naming
> You are under arrest. — Arresting
> I promise that I shall be there. — Promising
> I declare the meeting open. — Opening a meeting
> Would you like some tea? — Offering
> Stand to attention! — Ordering
> This is my house. — Giving information
> Love one another. - Commanding
> Do not drink so much. I advise you not to drink so much. — Advising
> It will give you a headache. I warn you that it will give you a headache.
— Warning
TASK 4; READ THIS EXTRACT FORM A NEWSPAPER ARTICLE AND DISCUSS
WHY AN IMPOLITE, INSULTING WORD CAN BE USED AMIABLY.
Insulting words may be used jokingly among friends, without giving offence.
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