Expression function
1.i am sorry A)complementing
2.can i borrow books B) greeting
Answers
Answer:
1 i asking forgive
2 seeking permiss
Match them correctly
1) I am sorry - Complementing
2)Can I borrow books - Expressing Sympathy
3)This is the beautiful dress - Apologising
4) How sad that is - Greeting
5) Good evening sir - Seeking permission
Right Match
1) I am sorry - Apologising
2)Can I borrow books - Seeking Permission
3)This is the beautiful dress - Complementing
4) How sad that is - Expressing Sympathy
5) Good evening sir - Greeting
Explanation:
Functional language" is language which one uses to perform different "functions" such as apologising or giving advice. Functional language usually uses fixed expressions for each function, for instance "my suggestion is" or "if i were you" when giving advice, and "please forgive me" or "it was my fault" in apologizing
Example of Different functions
Giving Advice
if I were you, my suggestion is, if I were you,...
Making Requests
may I ask, can I, I'd like to request...
Apologising
please forgive me, it was my fault,...
Giving Bad News
I tried my best but, I'm sorry to say,...
Agreeing
I feel the same way, you're right, ...
Disagreeing
but what about, I don't really agree,...
Disagreeing Strongly
I can't accept it, absolutely not, ...
Offering
can I give you a hand, shall I...
Asking for Opinions
what's your view on, in your opinion,...
Giving Opinions
I could be wrong but, I feel that,...