Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 English Language Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 English Language Objective / Multiple Choice Medium Difficulty
Question 3 NECO_MODEL_QUESTIONS_VOL1 • 2017 • ENGLISH_LANGUAGE • objective

In the exchange: A: "Do you mind if I open the window?" B: "Not at all." Identify the speech act performed by B and justify why it is appropriate in this context.

Answer Options

A. A negative politeness response refusing permission; it politely declines the request and indicates inability.
B. A direct answer providing information; it clarifies the status of the window without granting permission.
Correct Answer C. A positive politeness response granting permission; it courteously acknowledges the request and gives clear consent.
D. A face‑threatening act expressing annoyance; it criticizes the request and suggests keeping the window closed.
Correct Answer
C
Correct Option:
A positive politeness response granting permission; it courteously acknowledges the request and gives clear consent.

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This is Neco Model Questions Vol1 2017 English Language Question 3. It is one of the objective questions from the 2017 Neco Model Questions Vol1 English Language examination.

Difficulty level: Medium .

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