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Cho bn,
Thng 08 ti ny ti mnh s c mt bui thi tt nghip ngnh Anh Vn vi mn Semantic ny
bn . Vi 4 ci maxims of Quality, Quantity, Relevance, and Manner, ti mnh cn lng cng qu
bn .
Tht ra, khi ti mnh hc vi nhau, mi ngi mt v ti mnh khng phn bit c khi no l
obeyed, khi no l flouted. Mnh xin tng kt li nhng g m ti mnh hiu, nu c sai mong bn
hng dn ti mnh thm v phn ny (v mnh s vo phng thi ti mnh s khng phn bit
c )
I/ Maxims of Relevence (tnh tng thch)
Nu A hi B mt vn no , B tr li mt vn no khc khng lin quan n cu hi ca
A Bs response flouts the maxims of RELEVANCE.
V d:
Kevin: Would you like a piece of cake.
Gina: Im on a diet.
Cng v d trn, nu B obeyed th phi tr li nh th no ? V lm sao nhn bit => Bs
response obeyed the maxims of RELEVANCE. (v mnh ang ri trong vic phn bit gia
manner v relevance).
II/ Maxims of Manner.
Nu B tr li A khng cch r rng, khng m o, m h, khng lp lang th s l tun th, cn
ngc li s l vi phm.
C mt vi v d m khi xem li ti mnh vn khng th phn bit c ti sao n l
RELEVANCE, ti sao n li l MANNER, mong bn gii thch gip ti mnh vi .
1. A: Coffee?
B: It would keep me awake all night.
Maxims flouted: Relevance.
2. A: Do you like my new hat?
B: Its pink.
Maxims flouted: Manner.
3. A: Try the roast pork.
B: Its pink.
Maxims flouted: Manner.
III/ Maxims of Quantity:
Nu ni ng thng tin nh c yu cu l tun th. Cn nu mnh tr li nhiu hn hoc t hn
thng tin c yu cu l vi phm.
C 2 v d trong gio trnh m ti mnh xem li vn khng hiu cho lm, mong bn gii thch li
cho ti mnh c r .
7. Annie: Was the dessert any good?

Jack: Annie, cherry pie is cherry pie.
8. Annie: I thought the pie would cheer you up.
Mike: Annie, cherry pie is cherry pie.
Di y l phn bi tp trong gio trnh, hm qua ti mnh lm, mong bn sa li gip ti
mnh vi .
II/ Write down one conversational implicature that can be drawn from the second speakers
reponse in each of the following dialogues.
Dialogue 1:
A: How do you like the new librarian here at the information desk?
B: You mean Ron? Hes been here as long as I have!
Conversational implicature: Ron is not as new as you thought.
Maxim flouted or obeyed: Manner.
Dialogue 2:
A: Did you finish your report?
B: I started it.
Conversational implicature: B didnt finish the report./ B hasnt finished the report yet.
Dialogue 3:
A: Shall we sit here and talk?
B: Theres no better place for private talks.
Conversational implicature: This is the best place for private talks.
Dialogue 4:
A: I hear you often travel to other countries,
B: Well, sometimes I do.
Conversational implicature: B does not often travel to other countries..
Maxim flouted or obeyed: Quantity.
Dialogue 5:
A: Is it ok if I park here?
B: Its a driveway.
Conversational implicature: It is not ok for A to park here.
Dialogue 6:
A: Did Joan take her umbrella today?
B: Its still downstairs.
Conversational implicature: Joan did not take/has nor taken her umbrella yet.
Maxim flouted or obeyed: Relevance.
Dialogue 7:
A: What was her essay like?
B: The second draft wasnt better.
Conversational implicature: Her essay was not good/ well-writen.
Dialogue 8:
A: What time do we have to check out the room?
B: Lets ask the front desk.
Conversational implicature: B does not know the check-out time.
Dialogue 9:
A: Would you like a cup of tea?
B: Ive just had some lemonade.
Conversational implicature: B does not want to have tea.
Dialogue 10:
A: Can you tell me whats on TV tonight?
B: I never watch TV.
Conversational implicature: B does not know what is on TV tonight.
Dialogue 11:
A: Was the concert well received?
B: The audience applauded for a long time.
Conversational implicature: The concert was well received.
Dialogue 12:
A: Do you use your local swimming pool very much?
B: The salt water hurts my eyes.
Conversational implicature: B does not use the local swimming pool much.
Dialogue 13:
A: Who was that man I just saw you with?
B: That was just someone.
Conversational implicature: B cannot/ does not want to reveal/that mans identity..
Maxim flouted or obeyed: Quality.
Dialogue 14:
A: Do you expect a lot of rain this month?
B: It hardly ever rains in March.
Conversational implicature: B does not expect any rain this month.

Maxim flouted or obeyed: Quality.
Dialogue 15:
A: How are Mr.Smiths daughters?
B: The youngest is OK.
Conversational implicature: Mr.Smiths other daughters are not nice.
Dialogue 16:
A: Has Betty gone to bed?
B: Her desk lamp is still on.
Conversational implicature: Betty has not gone to bed yet .
Maxim flouted or obeyed: Manner
Dialogue 17:
A: Did many students visit you last week?
B: Some of the students came.
Conversational implicature: Not many students visited B last week. .
Dialogue 18:
Wife: Who is picking up the children today?
Husband: Ive got a meeting at 3.30
Conversational implicature: The husband cant pick up the kids and is suggesting his wife should.
Dialogue 19:
Christine: Mrs. X is an old bag.
Bob: The weather has been quite delightful this summer, hasnt it?
Conversational implicature: Bob is not interested in the topic raised by Christine.
Dialogue 20: (Husband and wife are getting ready to go out for the evening).
Husband: How much longer will you be?
Wife: Make yourself a drink.
Conversational implicature: The wife will be long enough for the husband to have a drink.
Mong bn gii thch thm cho ti em nm r c th no tun th, th no l vi phm gia
RELEVANCE v MANNER. Em thy gia tun th ca RELEVANCE v vi phm MANNER
(Dialogue 6 & 16) Ti mnh s vo phng thi li nhn din sai 2 ci ny lm .
Chn thnh cm n bn c.
Chc bn tht nhiu sc kho v thnh cng .

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7. Annie: Was the dessert any good?

Conversational implicature: B does not expect any rain this month.

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