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(identify the language function of the sentence)May I come in sir​

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Answered by namdevpr08
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Answer:

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Answered by pragyan07sl
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Answer:

The language function used is expressing and supporting an opinion.

Explanation:

  • Language functions in English grammar describe the purpose or reason behind the statement is written or speech being used.
  • In a speech, it includes such as language functions expessing needs or likes, describing people, places, things, describing actions, asking formal questions, asking clarifying questions, expressing or supporting opinions etc.
  • In the given sentence, the language function used is expressing and supporting an opinion. It can be noticed from the grammatical signals used i.e. use of the modal 'may'.
  • The use of "may" expresses the need for an opinion formally.

Hence the language function is "expressing and supporting an opinion".

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