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Functions

(Sent by Mr Loutfi)

There are two types of functions: social and rhetorical functions.

1. Social Functions:

Functions	GATEWAY2 Units & Pages	TICKET2 Units & Pages
Making and responding to requests	1,13 & 14	2, 25
Expressing lack of understanding and asking for clarification	2, 27	2, 25
Complaining	3, 39 & 40	6, 85
Apologising	4, 52	6, 85
Expressing opinion	5, 65 & 66	1, 11
Agreeing and disagreeing	6, 79	1, 11
Expressing regret	7, 93	10, 145
Asking for and giving advice	8, 106 & 107	7, 101
Expressing certainty and uncertainty	9, 121	9, 131
Responding to good and bad news	10, 136 & 137	8, 115

Sentences

Functions

1- A: Would you mind opening the door, please?

B: Certainly not.

2- A: Can you help me with this?

B: I’d love to, but I’m in a hurry.

3- Could you be more explicit?

4- What does the expression get lost mean?

5- I don’t quite follow you?

6- I’m a little dissatisfied with the service here.

7- I’m sorry to hear that. I’ll see what I can do about it.

8- I’m tired of your complaints.

9- Forgive me. I didn’t mean it.

10- No problem.

11- How do you feel about the program of this year?

12- Personally speaking, it’s amazing.

13- It seems to me that there are a lot of things to do.

14- I’ll go along with that.

15- I don’t think so.

16- That’s true, but don’t you think that we are going to lose a lot?

17- If only I had been careful.

18- I should have revised m lessons.

19- Do you think I ought to call the police?

20- If I were you, I would tell him the truth.

21- I have some doubts about it.

22- That must be true.

23- Tough break. I know how you must feel.

24- I’m very happy to hear of your success in the exam.

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2. Rhetorical Functions:

Defining ((TICKET2 Unit6 p 85)

Cause and effect (TICKET2 Unit4 p 55)

The

One

cause of

reason for

……….

Is …………

……………

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are

caused by

due to

………………..

………..

Because of this,

So,

Therefore,

Consequently,

As a result,

As a consequence,

…………….

Purpose (TICKET2 Unit3 p 41)

………………………….

in order (not) to

so as (not) to

………………….

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so that

in order that

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Addition (TICKET2 Unit5 p 71)

not only ….. ,but ……. as well

besides,

moreover

what’s more,

in addition

furthermore

etc….

Concession (TICKET2 Unit5 p 71)

although

however

despite

in spite of

yet

though

even though

etc……..

Practice: What do these sentences express?

Medicine is a science which deals with prevention and cure of disease.
Zoology can be defined as a study which is concerned with animal life.
Owing to the airline strike, I couldn’t get a plane up to now.
His cold is the result of too much work and not enough rest.
In order to lose weight, his doctor told him to exercise and go on a diet.
The food is not only excellent in that restaurant, but it’s very good value, as well.
Although it’s very hot, he’s wearing a woollen jacket.
They went for a walk in spite of the rain.

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http://www.primaryresources.co.uk/english/english.htm

http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/index.html

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/index.htm

Good luck

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