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1.2 One characteristic I chose is Grammar, because as a language teacher I always apply
this characteristic on a daily basis. Everyday it can be applied especially to our work
and profession and studies. Grammar describes the various types of words and word
groups that makeup sentences in any language. Knowing about grammar, on the
other hand, means being able to discuss how sentences are constructed, as well as
the many sorts of words and word groupings that makeup sentences.
2.1 State the functions of language according to Halliday and provide a sentence or two
to illustrate the specific function.
2.2 State the functions of language according to Jakobson and provide a sentence or
two to illustrate the specific function.