Category:English speech acts

English terms that serves a performative function, in addition to conveying information.

• Category:English expressions of gratitude: English expressions intended to express the gratitude or thanks of the speaker to the listener.
• Category:English farewells: English expressions intended to mark the end of the speaker's interaction with the listener.
• Category:English greetings: English expressions intended to mark the start of the speaker's interaction with the listener.
• Category:English mnemonics: English terms used for remembering something more easily.
• Category:English oaths: English expressions which appeal to a deity or entity as a form of intensifier.
• Category:English responses to sneezing: English expressions said in response to a sneeze.
• Category:English toasts: English expressions said as part of a toast.