Language Functions Flashcards
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Which sentence uses language to express a preference?
Answer: I would rather study at home than at school.
'Would rather...than' is a standard English structure used to express a preference between two options.
A student says, 'I'm sorry I interrupted you.' What language function does this represent?
Answer: Apologizing
Saying 'I'm sorry' for an action that affected someone else is the language function of apologizing.
In the sentence 'Despite the rain, we continued the game,' what language function does 'despite' signal?
Answer: Concession or contrast
'Despite' introduces a concession, showing that the second action happened even though the first condition was present.
Which sentence demonstrates the language function of expressing obligation?
Answer: Students must wear their ID badges in school.
The modal verb 'must' indicates a rule or obligation that is required.
A student reads: 'The author argues that technology improves learning.' What language function does 'argues' signal?
Answer: The author is presenting someone else's opinion or position.
Reporting verbs like 'argues' are used to attribute a claim or position to another source.
Which phrase is used to express certainty about a present situation?
Answer: He must be the new student.
'Must be' expresses a logical deduction or strong certainty about a current situation.
A student says, 'Can you repeat that?' and the teacher responds, 'Of course!' What is the teacher's response an example of?
Answer: Granting a request
Responding with 'of course' to a student's request is an example of granting or agreeing to a request.