Functional Language and Exponents

Match the phrases below with their function from the box. Can any of the sentences have more than one
function? Does intonation change the function of any of the sentences?

1. apologising 2. inviting 3. expressing regret

4. getting attention 5. asking permission 6. requesting

7.greeting 8. disagreeing 9. offering 10. thanking

11. complaining 12. suggesting 13. giving advice

a. Excuse me, waiter!

b. I’d like to speak to the manager?
c. Yes, but …
d. How’s it going?
e. Shall I carry that for you?
f. Hold on a moment, please.
g. Have you tried talking to him about it?
h. If I were you, I’d put it in the bank
i. Nice to meet you.
j. Shall we try that new Chinese place?
k. If only I hadn’t left it on the bus
l. Would you like to come to dinner on Friday?
m. Can I leave a message, please?
n. That’s so kind of you.
o. Fair point, but …
p. I should have worn a suit.
q. I wish I’d brought the sun cream.
r. Coming for a beer?
s. How about watching a movie?
t. I’m so sorry.
u. Could I possibly open the window?
v. Would you be so kind as to put it there, please?

a. Excuse me, waiter! 4

b. I’d like to speak to the manager? 11/6
c. Yes, but … 8/3
d. How’s it going? 7
e. Shall I carry that for you? 9
f. Hold on a moment, please. 6
g. Have you tried talking to him about it? 13
h. If I were you, I’d put it in the bank 13
i. Nice to meet you. 7
j. Shall we try that new Chinese place? 12
k. If only I hadn’t left it on the bus 3
l. Would you like to come to dinner on Friday? 9
m. Can I leave a message, please? 6
n. That’s so kind of you. 10
o. Fair point, but … 8
p. I should have worn a suit. 3
q. I wish I’d brought the sun cream. 3
r. Coming for a beer? 12
s. How about watching a movie? 12
t. I’m so sorry. 1/3
u. Could I possibly open the window? 5
v. Would you be so kind as to put it there? 6