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Language Functions and Forms

The document discusses the concepts of language functions and forms, defining language as a system for expressing thoughts and feelings. It outlines various functions of language in both oral and academic contexts, such as giving instructions and describing processes. Additionally, it explains that language forms pertain to the grammatical structure and vocabulary that support these functions.

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Language Functions and Forms

The document discusses the concepts of language functions and forms, defining language as a system for expressing thoughts and feelings. It outlines various functions of language in both oral and academic contexts, such as giving instructions and describing processes. Additionally, it explains that language forms pertain to the grammatical structure and vocabulary that support these functions.

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Language

Functions and
Forms
CLARISSA MAAN L. RAGOS
MAED - English
Language
- the system of
words or signs that
people use to
express thoughts
and feelings to
each other
Language

FUNCTIO FORMS
NS
Language Function
- represents the active use of
language for a specific purpose

- what we do with the


language
In oral language
some common functions may include:

giving instructions
making requests
defending an
argument
In academic language
some common functions may include:

describing processes
comparing or
contrasting things or
ideas
Language Forms
- deals with the internal grammatical
structure of words and phrases as well
as the word themselves
Functions address what we
do with language
(uses/purposes), forms are
the language structures and
vocabulary that are used to
support those functions.

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