2. Directions. Complete the following table with information related to Searle's
Classification of Speech Acts.
Example
Classification
Situation
of Speech Act
Assertive You are talking to your parents
about your studies.
Directive
You are a new student in a
university.
Commissive You are talking to your younger
siblings who are reading their
modules
Expressive You meet your former teacher on
your way home
Declaration You receive a motorcycle as a
graduation gift from your parents.​