In daily language usage, we not only produce utterances with grammatical patterns and structures but also use them to perform certain actions such as congratulating, suggesting, commanding and promising Austin: locutionary act, illocutionary act and perlocutionary act•In daily language usage, we not only produce utterances with grammatical patterns and structures but also use them to perform certain actions, such as congratulating, suggesting, commanding, and promising. •Austin: locutionary act, illocutionary act and perlocutionary act