Language Functions

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

1. Match each sentence a) to j) with a functional label from 1) to 10).

Thats very kind of you, Id love to.
1) Complaining
Well, its been nice talking to you, but Im afraid I have to go.
2) Inviting.
Could you tell me how to get to the post office?
3) Asking for information.
You might have told me you were having a party!
4) Accepting an invitation.
Shall I carry this bag for you?
5) Asking for advice.
What do you think I should do?
6) Asking for directions.
Actually, I dont think thats right.
7) Introducing other people.
Would you like to come round for a drink later?
8) Offering to do something.
Jack, this is my brother, Mark.
9) Disagreeing.
Could you tell me what time the bank opens?
10) Ending a conversation.
2. Match each sentence a) to j) with a functional label from 1) to 10).
Would you like some more tea?
1) Declining an invitation.
I think youd better phone the police.
2) Introducing yourself.
Id love to come, but Im already going out that evening.
3) Greeting a friend.
Good morning, Im Brenda Watson, the marketing Manager.
4) Offering to do something.
Im sorry Im late it wont happen again.
5) Asking for directions.
Would you like me to do the washing up?
6) Offering something.
Excuse me, but is the bus station anywhere near here?
7) Agreeing.
Hi, Sally, how are you?
8) Apologising.
I think thats the point exactly.
9) Giving directions
Its at the end of this street, opposite the church.
10) Giving advice.
3. Choose the most suitable response.
Do you feel like going to the cinema tonight?
f. Well, it was nice talking to you, but I have to dash.
1. That would be great.
1. Yes, I enjoyed talking to you too.
2. Thank you very much for your kind invitation.
2. Ok, see you.
Im awfully sorry about your carpet.
g. Could you tell me whether this train stops at Hatfield?
1. Dont worry. Its all right.
1. I believe I could.
2. Forget it.
2. I believe it does.
More coffee anybody?
h. Shall I collect the tickets for you?
1. Would it be all right if I had some more?
1. That would be a real help.
2. Id love some.
2. Yes, I think you shall.
Excuse me, but is it far from here to Anglesham?
i. What would you do in my situation?
1. Just keep going along this road.
1. I think you should ask for a loan from the bank.
2. Yes, it is.
2. I thought you would ask for a loan from the bank.
I wish you wouldnt smoke in here.
j. How do you do. Im Bill Thompson.
1. I dont agree, Im afraid.
1. Very well thank you.
2. Sorry, shall I open the window?
2. How do you do.
4. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do
not change the word given. You must use between two and five words.
1. Can I offer you a lift home?
like
Would ________________________________________ home?
2. What time does the next train leave? tell
Could ___________________________ the next train leaves?
3. I think you sell the car.
Id
If I _______________________________________ the car.
4. Shall I mow the lawn? to
Would _______________________________________ mow the lawn?
5. Am I going the right way to Downwood?
this
Is ______________________________ Downwood?
6. Do you have to make so much noise!
wouldnt
I ____________________________ so much noise!
7. Whats your advice?
should
What do ______________________________________ do?
8. Lets go for a pizza. going
How ___________________________________ a pizza?
9. Im sorry, Im to blame. my
Im sorry, _____________________________________ fault.
10. I advise you not to go.
think
I dont ______________________________________go.
5. Match each sentence a) to j) with a functional label from 1) to 10).
Wait a minute, let me see.
1) Promising.
What did you think of the film, then?
2) Refusing.
Ill definitely bring your camera back tomorrow.
3) Suggesting.
Would it be all right if I left a bit early today?
4) Expressing a preference.
Sorry, no, I wont do it.
5) Pausing to think.
Could you possibly turn on the air conditioning?
6) Making a request.
I think Id rather have fish, actually.
7) Thanking.
Why dont we have a party next weekend?
8) Asking for an opinion.
Thats very kind of you, I appreciate it.
9) Reassuring.
Dont worry, everything will go out all right.
10) Asking permission.

6. Match each sentence a) to j) with an explanation from 1) to 10).

Congratulations!
1) Praising someones performance.
Look out!
2) Expressing annoyance.
Oh bother!
3) Wishing someone good health when drinking.
Whoops!
4) Expressing happiness at someones success.
Well done!
5) Attracting attention or asking someone to move out of your way.
Excuse me!
6) Expressing sympathy.
Pardon?
7) Expressing that something has/ has nearly gone wrong.
Bless you!
8) Giving a warning.
Cheers!
9) Showing that you have misheard or misunderstood.
You poor thing!
10) Said when another person sneezes.
7. Choose the most suitable response.
a) What do you think of my new car?
f) I cant stop worrying about my exam tomorrow.
1) Its all right I suppose.
1) Thats all right, never mind.
2) I think a lot.
2) Im sure youll do well.
b) Do you promise to pay me back at the end of the month?
g) Janet, make us some tea, will you?
1) Ill pay.
1) No, I wont Im afraid.
2) I promise.
2) I cant, Im afraid.
c) Can I use your phone?
h) Would you mind moving your bag from the seat?
1) You may not.
1) Oh, sorry.
2) Of course.
2) No, I wouldnt.
d) Where do you suggest I stay?
i) How kind, you really shouldnt have bothered.
1) I recommend the Hilton.
1) It was nothing, really.
2) Lets stay at the Hilton.
2) Dont worry, I didnt bother.
e) Do you want beer or wine?
j) Is it all right if I use your bike?
1) Id prefer beer, please.
1) Please accept it with my best wishes.
2) Id rather beer, please.
2) Sure, go ahead.
8. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do
not change the word given. You must use between two and five words.
1) Whats your opinion of Rogers new book? think
What do ____________________ Rogers new book?
2) Thank you very much for your help.
am
I ________________________________ for your help.
3) May I leave my bag here?
if
Is it _____________________________ leave my bag here?
4) Lets go to the beach tomorrow.
we
Why ___________________________ to the beach tomorrow?
5) I like going sailing more than going swimming. rather
Id _________________________ swimming.
6) Could you open the window? think
Do ________________________________________ the window?
7) Is it all right if you take care of the children?
mind
Do ____________________ care of the children?
8) I recommend going by train. go
I think you _______________________________ by train.
9) Excuse me, I cant get past you!
in
Excuse me, you ______________________________ way.
10) Youve passed your driving test, Ron! Well done! said Carol.
on
Carol congratulated ________________________________________ driving test.
9. Look carefully at each line. Some lines are correct, but some have a word which should not be there. Tick each
correct line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in the space.
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

Say One Thing, Mean Another

Do you ever get annoyed by people who say one
thing but mean another? For example, they say you,
Thats a very kind of you, Id love to when you
are invite them to the cinema, but really they
are thinking of an excuse so they can avoid you!
People who ask for an advice also annoy me. They
say things like What do you think I should do?
but then they dont listen to what you tell with them.
Sometimes they dont even let you answer, but
answer themselves! this really gets on to my nerves.
Politeness is also a problem. When people ask to you
to open a window, they say Excuse me, but it could
you possibly open the window for me? I prefer to
be more direct. Why shouldnt we just ever say
Can you to open the window? or something like that?
Ive tried this a few times, but people either look
annoyed, or they dont do it what I ask them to. I
wonder why?

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

you
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________
________