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عدد الأسئلة 50 (درجتان لكل سؤال) مدة الامتحان: 60 دقيقة
I. Identify the correct cohesive ties.
1.That is why I don't want to visit him.
a.demonstrative anaphoric b. demonstrative cataphoric c.spacial deictic
2. I'm going to visit that cemetery
a. demonstrative anaphoric b. demonstrative cataphoric c.spacial deictic
3.We are the best
a. ellipsis b.comparative c.deictic marker
4. Alice ordered him to leave the room, but John refused.
a. pronoun cataphoric b. pronoun anaphoric c. none
5. She was not enjoying the party; therefore, she left.
a.causal b. logical sequence c. temporal
6. Mary looked everywhere for her keys. Yet, when she came home, she found them on the table.
a.expansion b. temporal c.adversative
7. "Was he drinking again?" No, he wasn't."
a. verbal ellipsis b. verbal substitution c . clausal ellipsis
8. "Are they playing football tonight?" "No, they aren't. "
a. verbal ellipsis b. verbal substitution c.clausal ellipsis
9. I was ordered to quit smoking and so 1 did.
a.nominal ellipsis b. clausal substitution c. clausal ellipsis
10. "Do you need another coat?" "No thanks I have an extra one."
a.nominal substitution b. nominal ellipsis c. nominal substitution
11. They all enjoyed exercising outdoors. The training is keeping them in good shape.
a. synonym b. repetition
II. Identify the coherence relations in the following sentences.
12.The child went to the fridge to get a bottle of milk.
a. time b. purpose. c. cause
13. Adel could read and write because he went to school.
a.cause b.reason c.enablement
14.Sami did not study for the exam and, as a result, he failed.
a.causality b. purpose c- enablement
15. Susan played the music and Mary danced.
a.cause b. reason c. enablement
III. Identify the maxim that has not been observed.
16.A: What do you think of Bill?
B: I think he's a snake.
a.quantity b.quality c. manner
17. A: Do you want a sandwich?
B: No, I want to starve to death!
a.quantity b. quality c. manner
18. A: Did you like the film?
B: Don't ask.
a. quantity b.quality c. relevance
19.A: D. you want a cup of tea?
B: I'm trying to lose weight.
a.inadvertent violation b. quality c. relevance
20.A: Did you apply for the job?
B: No, I told you I didn't. A: Oh, sorry, I forgot.
a.quality b. quantity c. inadvertent violation
21. A: How much does it weigh?
B: Two kilograms and a quarter of a gram
a. quantity b.quality c.manner
22. A: How old are you?
B: I'm not feeling well.
a. relevance b.quality c. manner
23. A: I'm taking her out.
B: Try the t-h-e-a-t-r-e.
a. quantity b. relevance c.manner
24. Can you fix my car?
He'll be back in an hour
a.quantity b. relevance c.manner
III. Choose the suitable implicature in the following utterances.
25.Did you like the party?
They served ice cream!
a.conversational b. conventional
26. Coffee?
It'd keep me awake all night.
a.conversational b.conventional
27. Did you like the party?
Don't ask.
a. conversational b. conventional
28. Do you want some more cheese?
I'm on a diet.
a. conversational b. conventional
29. Do you like my hair colour?
It's black!
a. conversational b.conventional
30. He is a lawyer, therefore he knows all the rules.
a. conversational b.conventional
IV. Choose the suitable politeness maxim.
31. Just pop upstairs and visit us.
a. generosity b.tact c.modesty
32. It was a wonderful trip, wasn't it Yes, sure.
a.agreement b. tact c. modesty
33. Do you want a lift?
Well, if you're going near the campus, yes please.
a. agreement b. tact c.modesty
34. We are sorry to hear about your father.
a.sympathy b. tact c. modesty
35. Would you mind helping me with the shopping?
a.sympathy b. tact c. modesty
36.Your speech was outstanding.
Yes, wasn't it?
a.self praise b. approbation c.modesty
37. You must come and have dinner with us.
a.generosity b.tact c.modesty
38. Do you like the cake?
It's delicious!
a.self praise b.approbation c.modesty
39. Please accept this small gift.
a. self praise b.approbation c. modesty
40. Could I possibly ask you to close the window?
a. tact b.approbation c. modesty
V. Study the following conversations and identify the adjacency pairs.
41. A: What's wrong?
B: My legs are shaking
A: You should consult a doctor
a. Question/Answer (insertion)
b. Question/Answer (feedback)
c.Question/Answer
42. A: What would you like?
B:One kg of sugar
A: Anything else?
B: No, thanks
a.Question/Answer
b. Question/Answer (insertion)
c. offer/acceptance
43. A: Can 1 eat all of it?
B: Did you check with your doctor?
A: Yes
B: Ok then
a.Question/Answer (insertion)
b.Question/Answer (feedback)
c. Questioril Answer
44. A: Would you like another cup of tea?
B: Yes please. What about you?
A: Nothing thanks
a. offer/acceptance
b. offer/rejection
c. both of the above.
45. A: What plans do you have for the weekend?
B: Nothing. Why?
A: Would you like to go to Paris with us?
B: Oh! I'd love to.
a.pre- invitation( dispreferred)
b.pre- invitation (preferred)
c.pre-request
46. A: Guess What?
B: What?
A: Sali is getting married next week.
B: Oh. That's wonderful.
a.pre-invitation b. pre- announcement
47. A: Are you busy tonight?
B: No. Why
A: I'd like you to help me with my exam.
B: Sure
a. pre-invitation b.pre- announcement c. pre-request
48. A: What are you doing this afternoon
B: Well, I'm taking the kids out. Why?
A: I was going to ask you out for a drink.
a.pre- invitation (dispreferred)
b.pre- invitation (preferred)
c. pre-request
49. Can I speak to Mrs. Donald please?
a.opening b. closing
50. Sorry, but I really have to go now.
a.opening b. closing
Good Luck
Dr. Marwa Al.-Shalabi