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The document discusses a lecture on the English language and language functions. It provides examples of dialogues between people and identifies the function of language being used in each case, such as to request, inform, apologize, etc.

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Language Function

The document discusses a lecture on the English language and language functions. It provides examples of dialogues between people and identifies the function of language being used in each case, such as to request, inform, apologize, etc.

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English language lecture

language function
By lecture Saja Abdullah Mohammed
Kristin : Hello, Vijaya, Happy new year to you and your family !
Vijaya : Thank you. Do come in. I'm glad you have come.
(A) To wish
(B) To request
(C) To welcome
(D) to inform
2.
Keane : The race will start at 8 a.m., won't it ?
Clerk : That's right. After registration, you have to assemble at the starting line in
the field.
(A) To inform
(B) To greet
(C) To request
(D) To describe
3.
Lily : Lehman fell while climbing up the rambutan tree.
Rose : I shouldn't have asked him to pluck the rambutans.
(A) To complain
(B) To regret
(C) To apologize
(D) To advise
4.
Ronnie : Our team played badly, especially I.
Mat : It's all your fault. You have let the team down.
(A) To advise
(B) To blame
(C) To warn
(D) To protest
5.
David : Hello, Sam. You look worried. can I help you ?
Sam : Could you lend me twenty dollars ? I need it urgently.
(A) To inform
(B) To describe
(C) To offer
(D) To request
6.
Billy : Why don't you borrow Aileen's bicycle ?
Sarah : Her bicycle has a flat tyre.
(A) To offer
(B) To explain
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(C) To advise
(D) To instruct
Joe : That remark was uncalled for.
Raymond : I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said it.
(A) To apologize
(B) To wish
(C) To blame
(D) To forgive
2.
Rooney : Are we going now ?
Mother : Yes. Don't forget to lock your room.
(A) To instruct
(B) To remind
(C) To announce
(D) To inform
3.
Kim : What shall we do this weekend ?
May : Why don't we go on a picnic ?
(A) To welcome
(B) To praise
(C) To suggest
(D) To advise
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Owen : Please forgive me for being rude.
Teacher : You're forgiven.
(A) To regret
(B) To protest
(C) To encourage
(D) To forgive
4.
May Li : How dare you accuse me of cheating !
Susan : I didn't say that.
(A) To protest
(B) To complain
(C) To appeal
(D) To warn

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5.
Rose : Sara, may I borrow your umbrella, please ?
Sara : I'm sorry I can't lend it to you. Why don't you borrow one
from Wendy ?
(A) To suggest
(B) To remind
(C) To encourage
(D) To advise
6.
Charles : Gary, let's join Dark Glove's gang.
Gary : No, I will never join them.
(A) To warn
(B) To regret
(C) To refuse
(D) To apologize
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2.
Mother : I wonder why Sharon has not written for a long time.
Barry : Don't worry. I'm sure he is fine.
(A) To comfort
(B) To compliment
(C) To inform
(D) To remind
3.
Mr. Wong : I'm donating two thousand dollars to the orphanage.
Miss Lee : Thank you so much !
(A) To express pity
(B) To express relief
(C) To express appreciation
(D) To express condolence
4.
Prefect : No drinks will be provided on the trip.
Peter : That's not fair. We paid for food and drinks.
(A) To advise
(B) To protest
(C) To suggest
(D) To warn

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5.
Jenny : Should I take part in the contest ?
Chin : Of course you should.
(A) To encourage
(B) To remind
(C) To suggest
(D) To appeal
6.
Daisy : The walkathon is on 20 June.
Anne : Are you going to take part ?
(A) To inform
(B) To enquire
(C) To offer
(D) To suggest
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David : I wish I had his brains. Then I wouldn't have to study so hard.
Shirley : So do I.
(A) To assure
(B) To confirm
(C) To agree
(D) To hope
2.
Kerry : We won the Thomas Cup !
John : Are you sure ?
(A) To suggest
(B) To doubt
(C) To assure
(D) To hope
3.
Student : I'm sorry for making so much noise in class today.
Teacher : Don't do it again.
(A) To deny
(B) To apologize
(C) To assure
(D) To hope
4. Tina : Who broke the glass ? It must be you.
(A) To blame
(B) To confirm

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(C) To accept
(D) To deny
5. Hello, Ali ! Nice to see you.
(A) to introduce
(B) to inform
(C) to compliment
(D) to greet
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6.
Jacob : Well, it's getting late. I've to go now. See you tomorrow.
Don : See you.
(A) to inform
(B) to take leave
(C) to promise
(D) to offer
Daisy : She is going to America tonight.
Tom : Who cares !
(A) To express indifference
(B) To express hope
(C) To express envy
(D) To express unwillingness
2.
Abdul : Can you finish your assignment by Monday ?
Tammy : I'm sure I can finish my assignment on time.
(A) To compromise
(B) To assure
(C) To hope
(D) To admire
3.
Darren : Are you coming for the concert ?
Andrew : Which concert ? I don't know anything about it.
(A) To express indifference
(B) To express disgust
(C) To express ignorance
(D) To express fear
4.
Sarah : I hope we will make it to the finals this year.
Jasmine : We'll all try our best.
(A) To promise

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(B) To hope
(C) To console
(D) To compromise
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5.
Alan : Why do you look so gloomy ?
Gary : I am so sad. I feel like crying.
(A) To express shock
(B) To express anger
(C) To express preference
(D) To express unhappiness
6.
Andrew : He is the most popular boy in school.
Heather : He is ? I can't stand him at all !
(A) To express disgust
(B) To express envy
(C) To express preference
(D) To express anger
Chairman : Are there any nominations for the post of treasurer ?
Alan : I propose Karen for the post.
(A) To agree
(B) To request
(C) To offer
(D) To propose
2.
Kelvin : I've won the first prize, Mother.
Mother : That's wonderful !
(A) To express interest
(B) To express relief
(C) To express gratitude
(D) To express pleasure
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3.
Monitor : Why isn't the wastepaper basket emptied ?
Harry : It's Roy's turn today. He never does his duty.
(A) To accuse
(B) To refuse
(C) To propose
(D) to warn

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4.
Rosemary : I'm sorry I'm late for the meeting.
Connor : It's all right.
(A) To wish
(B) To inform
(C) To welcome
(D) To forgive
5.
Peter : I'm afraid I've failed my driving test.
Jane : Don't worry, you can try again.
(A) To announce
(B) To console
(C) To remind
(D) To regret
6.
Father : I'm giving you five dollars for the week.
Eng Hock : It's not enough !
(A) To advise
(B) To explain
(C) To refuse
(D) To protest
Cathy : I wish I hadn't copied your essay ! Now the teacher will never trust me
again.
(A) to express anxiety
(B) to express disappointment
(C) to express regret
(D) to express dislikes
2.
Steven : Rothman ! Rothman !
Rothman : Oh ! It's you. Do come in.
(A) to greet
(B) to interrupt
(C) to invite
(D) to instruct
3.
Jane : I just can't stand ...
Joseph : Yes, I know ! You can't stand talkative people. Well, no one asked you
to listen.
(A) to confirm
(B) to interrupt
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(C) to accept
(D) to protest

4.
Sam : Could you speak a little slower, please ? I don't understand French very
well.
Jean : Of course. Sorry
(A) to demand
(B) to beg
(C) to direct
(D) to request
5. Man : Wow ! You're looking good !
(A) to compliment
(B) to congratulate
(C) to explain
(D) to inform
6.
Student : How did I do ?
Teacher : You got 60%.
Student : Only 60% ! I expected to do better.
(A) to express disappointment
(B) to express fear
(C) to express regret
(D) to express hope

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