Question

He could not win the race in spite of running fast appropriate language fanction of this sentence​

Answer 1

The language function of this sentence is 'expressing contrast'.

• Language functions refer to the active use of a language for a particular purpose.
• The main functions of language are-

1. informational function
2. aesthetic function
3. expressive function,
4. phatic function
5. directive function

• The given sentence is an example of expressive function. Here, it shows a contrast as two opposite instances are given and connected using 'in spite of'.
• Other examples can be- expressing purpose, expressing a request, showing an alternative choice, etc.