University Of Pune Question Paper
M.A. (Part - II)
ENGLISH
Pragmatics - I
(Paper - 3.7) (Sem. - III) (2008 Pattern)
Time :3 Hours] [Max. Marks :80
Instructions to the candidates:
1) All questions are compulsory.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
P584
Q1) Answer any TWO of the following :
a) Give definitions of pragmatics and explain how the study of pragmatics
is useful in enhancing communication skills.
b) “Component view takes into account several components of language
whereas a perspective view lays emphasis on various aspects such as
social and interpersonal relations.” Explain.
c) Differentiate between sentence and utterance giving suitable examples.
Q2) Answer any TWO of the following :
a) The dynamics of context is multi-functional, intuitive and handy to use
as a natural conversation starter, relationship builder and confidence
booster. Explain in brief.
b) Explain the concepts, ‘physical world’, ‘mental world’ and ‘social world’
giving suitable examples from a novel that you have read recently?
c) What roles do the utterer and interpreter play in an ordinary conversation?
Explain.
Q3) Answer any TWO of the following :
a) Explain with suitable examples Searle’s Typology of Speech Act.
b) What are the views of Austin, Searle and Leech on Constatives and
Performatives?
c) How does J.L. Austin classify illocutionary acts?
SEAT No. :
P.T.O.
Q4) Answer any TWO of the following :
a) Bring out the difference between reference and deictic expressions with
suitable examples.
b) Explain with suitable examples different types of deixis.
c) Do you think that the study of deictic expressions is important for learners
of second languages? Justify your view point.
Q5) Attempt any FOUR of the following :
a) Say whether the following statements are true or false :
i) Pragmatics was a reaction to structuralist linguistics as outlined by
Ferdinand de Saussure.
ii) Pragmatics does not go beyond the literal meaning of the expressions
involved.
iii) An utterance is a complete unit of speech in spoken language.
iv) H.P. Grice first formulated the notion of the so - called politeness
principle.
b) Identify the mental, physical and social world in the following extract
and comment on their importance in understanding the text :
‘What is your name? Where do you come from? Whose child are you?’
asked Prabha Dayal in the hill man’s accent that he had not forgotten,
though he had left home early and lived in the city of Daulatpur, working
up from a coolie in the streets to the proprietorship of a pickle - making
and essence - brewing factory.
c) Say whether the following utterances are instances of ‘direct’ or ‘indirect’
speech act :
i) Bring some chocolates for the children.
ii) I am short of money.
iii) What is your name?
iv) It is very hot in here.
d) Identity the speech acts (i.e. declarative, assertive, commissive, expressive,
directive) in the following utterances :
i) Priest : I baptize this boy Alexander.
ii) I promise to return your money in the next month.
iii) Go to the university and bring the form for SET examination.
iv) Hearty congratulation on getting Ph.D. degree.
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e) Explain the illocutionary force in the following utterances :
i) Would you mind opening the window?
ii) Come to my house for dinner this evening.
iii) The earthquake measured 6.8 on the Richter scale.
iv) You are immaculately dressed.
f) Identify various deictic expressions used in the following and explain :
The Principal [trying out his speech] : Gentleman, I have asked you to
come here on account of a most unusual state of affairs. It is
unprecedented. In the thirty years that I have been a schoolmaster I have
never heard of anything like it. Never, so long as I live, shall I expect to
hear of anything like it again. Never! God forbid! [The teachers enter]
Gentlemen, I have asked you to come here on account of a most unusual
state of affairs. Sit down, gentlemen. I shall open the conference. It is
unprecedented, incredible, fantastic! A former pupil has just come to see
me-er0 an individual named Wasserkopf. He brought up a question which
I have never encountered in my many years of experience. [He explodes.]
I never heard of anything like it!
M.A. (Part - II)
ENGLISH
Pragmatics - I
(Paper - 3.7) (Sem. - III) (2008 Pattern)
Time :3 Hours] [Max. Marks :80
Instructions to the candidates:
1) All questions are compulsory.
2) All questions carry equal marks.
P584
Q1) Answer any TWO of the following :
a) Give definitions of pragmatics and explain how the study of pragmatics
is useful in enhancing communication skills.
b) “Component view takes into account several components of language
whereas a perspective view lays emphasis on various aspects such as
social and interpersonal relations.” Explain.
c) Differentiate between sentence and utterance giving suitable examples.
Q2) Answer any TWO of the following :
a) The dynamics of context is multi-functional, intuitive and handy to use
as a natural conversation starter, relationship builder and confidence
booster. Explain in brief.
b) Explain the concepts, ‘physical world’, ‘mental world’ and ‘social world’
giving suitable examples from a novel that you have read recently?
c) What roles do the utterer and interpreter play in an ordinary conversation?
Explain.
Q3) Answer any TWO of the following :
a) Explain with suitable examples Searle’s Typology of Speech Act.
b) What are the views of Austin, Searle and Leech on Constatives and
Performatives?
c) How does J.L. Austin classify illocutionary acts?
SEAT No. :
P.T.O.
Q4) Answer any TWO of the following :
a) Bring out the difference between reference and deictic expressions with
suitable examples.
b) Explain with suitable examples different types of deixis.
c) Do you think that the study of deictic expressions is important for learners
of second languages? Justify your view point.
Q5) Attempt any FOUR of the following :
a) Say whether the following statements are true or false :
i) Pragmatics was a reaction to structuralist linguistics as outlined by
Ferdinand de Saussure.
ii) Pragmatics does not go beyond the literal meaning of the expressions
involved.
iii) An utterance is a complete unit of speech in spoken language.
iv) H.P. Grice first formulated the notion of the so - called politeness
principle.
b) Identify the mental, physical and social world in the following extract
and comment on their importance in understanding the text :
‘What is your name? Where do you come from? Whose child are you?’
asked Prabha Dayal in the hill man’s accent that he had not forgotten,
though he had left home early and lived in the city of Daulatpur, working
up from a coolie in the streets to the proprietorship of a pickle - making
and essence - brewing factory.
c) Say whether the following utterances are instances of ‘direct’ or ‘indirect’
speech act :
i) Bring some chocolates for the children.
ii) I am short of money.
iii) What is your name?
iv) It is very hot in here.
d) Identity the speech acts (i.e. declarative, assertive, commissive, expressive,
directive) in the following utterances :
i) Priest : I baptize this boy Alexander.
ii) I promise to return your money in the next month.
iii) Go to the university and bring the form for SET examination.
iv) Hearty congratulation on getting Ph.D. degree.
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e) Explain the illocutionary force in the following utterances :
i) Would you mind opening the window?
ii) Come to my house for dinner this evening.
iii) The earthquake measured 6.8 on the Richter scale.
iv) You are immaculately dressed.
f) Identify various deictic expressions used in the following and explain :
The Principal [trying out his speech] : Gentleman, I have asked you to
come here on account of a most unusual state of affairs. It is
unprecedented. In the thirty years that I have been a schoolmaster I have
never heard of anything like it. Never, so long as I live, shall I expect to
hear of anything like it again. Never! God forbid! [The teachers enter]
Gentlemen, I have asked you to come here on account of a most unusual
state of affairs. Sit down, gentlemen. I shall open the conference. It is
unprecedented, incredible, fantastic! A former pupil has just come to see
me-er0 an individual named Wasserkopf. He brought up a question which
I have never encountered in my many years of experience. [He explodes.]
I never heard of anything like it!
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