Question

you should consult a doctor.

what is the language function ​

Answer 1

Answer:

accordingly me , the statement is an act of advice.

Answer 2

Giving advice is the language function being used in the given sentence.

• A language function serves the purpose of telling us why is something being said by someone.
• This helps in determining the objective of someone saying something.
• There are various types of language functions like Disagreeing, Contrasting Ideas, Making Complaints, Giving Advice, etc.
• In the given sentence the speaker is advising someone to visit the doctor.
• It is quite clear from the sentence that a piece of advice is being provided by the speaker of the sentence.
• Thus, Giving advice is the language function being used in the given sentence.

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