English language lecture

language function
By lecture Saja Abdullah Mohammed
Kristin : Hello, Vijaya, Happy new year to you and your family !
Vijaya : Thank you. Do come in. I'm glad you have come.
(A) To wish
(B) To request
(C) To welcome
(D) to inform
2.
Keane : The race will start at 8 a.m., won't it ?
Clerk : That's right. After registration, you have to assemble at the starting line in
the field.
(A) To inform
(B) To greet
(C) To request
(D) To describe
3.
Lily : Lehman fell while climbing up the rambutan tree.
Rose : I shouldn't have asked him to pluck the rambutans.
(A) To complain
(B) To regret
(C) To apologize
(D) To advise
4.
Ronnie : Our team played badly, especially I.
Mat : It's all your fault. You have let the team down.
(A) To advise
(B) To blame
(C) To warn
(D) To protest
5.
David : Hello, Sam. You look worried. can I help you ?
Sam : Could you lend me twenty dollars ? I need it urgently.
(A) To inform
(B) To describe
(C) To offer
(D) To request
6.
Billy : Why don't you borrow Aileen's bicycle ?
Sarah : Her bicycle has a flat tyre.
(A) To offer
(B) To explain
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(C) To advise
(D) To instruct
Joe : That remark was uncalled for.
Raymond : I'm sorry. I shouldn't have said it.
(A) To apologize
(B) To wish
(C) To blame
(D) To forgive
2.
Rooney : Are we going now ?
Mother : Yes. Don't forget to lock your room.
(A) To instruct
(B) To remind
(C) To announce
(D) To inform
3.
Kim : What shall we do this weekend ?
May : Why don't we go on a picnic ?
(A) To welcome
(B) To praise
(C) To suggest
(D) To advise
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Owen : Please forgive me for being rude.
Teacher : You're forgiven.
(A) To regret
(B) To protest
(C) To encourage
(D) To forgive
4.
May Li : How dare you accuse me of cheating !
Susan : I didn't say that.
(A) To protest
(B) To complain
(C) To appeal
(D) To warn

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5.
Rose : Sara, may I borrow your umbrella, please ?
Sara : I'm sorry I can't lend it to you. Why don't you borrow one
from Wendy ?
(A) To suggest
(B) To remind
(C) To encourage
(D) To advise
6.
Charles : Gary, let's join Dark Glove's gang.
Gary : No, I will never join them.
(A) To warn
(B) To regret
(C) To refuse
(D) To apologize
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2.
Mother : I wonder why Sharon has not written for a long time.
Barry : Don't worry. I'm sure he is fine.
(A) To comfort
(B) To compliment
(C) To inform
(D) To remind
3.
Mr. Wong : I'm donating two thousand dollars to the orphanage.
Miss Lee : Thank you so much !
(A) To express pity
(B) To express relief
(C) To express appreciation
(D) To express condolence
4.
Prefect : No drinks will be provided on the trip.
Peter : That's not fair. We paid for food and drinks.
(A) To advise
(B) To protest
(C) To suggest
(D) To warn

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5.
Jenny : Should I take part in the contest ?
Chin : Of course you should.
(A) To encourage
(B) To remind
(C) To suggest
(D) To appeal
6.
Daisy : The walkathon is on 20 June.
Anne : Are you going to take part ?
(A) To inform
(B) To enquire
(C) To offer
(D) To suggest
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David : I wish I had his brains. Then I wouldn't have to study so hard.
Shirley : So do I.
(A) To assure
(B) To confirm
(C) To agree
(D) To hope
2.
Kerry : We won the Thomas Cup !
John : Are you sure ?
(A) To suggest
(B) To doubt
(C) To assure
(D) To hope
3.
Student : I'm sorry for making so much noise in class today.
Teacher : Don't do it again.
(A) To deny
(B) To apologize
(C) To assure
(D) To hope
4. Tina : Who broke the glass ? It must be you.
(A) To blame
(B) To confirm

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(C) To accept
(D) To deny
5. Hello, Ali ! Nice to see you.
(A) to introduce
(B) to inform
(C) to compliment
(D) to greet
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6.
Jacob : Well, it's getting late. I've to go now. See you tomorrow.
Don : See you.
(A) to inform
(B) to take leave
(C) to promise
(D) to offer
Daisy : She is going to America tonight.
Tom : Who cares !
(A) To express indifference
(B) To express hope
(C) To express envy
(D) To express unwillingness
2.
Abdul : Can you finish your assignment by Monday ?
Tammy : I'm sure I can finish my assignment on time.
(A) To compromise
(B) To assure
(C) To hope
(D) To admire
3.
Darren : Are you coming for the concert ?
Andrew : Which concert ? I don't know anything about it.
(A) To express indifference
(B) To express disgust
(C) To express ignorance
(D) To express fear
4.
Sarah : I hope we will make it to the finals this year.
Jasmine : We'll all try our best.
(A) To promise

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(B) To hope
(C) To console
(D) To compromise
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5.
Alan : Why do you look so gloomy ?
Gary : I am so sad. I feel like crying.
(A) To express shock
(B) To express anger
(C) To express preference
(D) To express unhappiness
6.
Andrew : He is the most popular boy in school.
Heather : He is ? I can't stand him at all !
(A) To express disgust
(B) To express envy
(C) To express preference
(D) To express anger
Chairman : Are there any nominations for the post of treasurer ?
Alan : I propose Karen for the post.
(A) To agree
(B) To request
(C) To offer
(D) To propose
2.
Kelvin : I've won the first prize, Mother.
Mother : That's wonderful !
(A) To express interest
(B) To express relief
(C) To express gratitude
(D) To express pleasure
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3.
Monitor : Why isn't the wastepaper basket emptied ?
Harry : It's Roy's turn today. He never does his duty.
(A) To accuse
(B) To refuse
(C) To propose
(D) to warn

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4.
Rosemary : I'm sorry I'm late for the meeting.
Connor : It's all right.
(A) To wish
(B) To inform
(C) To welcome
(D) To forgive
5.
Peter : I'm afraid I've failed my driving test.
Jane : Don't worry, you can try again.
(A) To announce
(B) To console
(C) To remind
(D) To regret
6.
Father : I'm giving you five dollars for the week.
Eng Hock : It's not enough !
(A) To advise
(B) To explain
(C) To refuse
(D) To protest
Cathy : I wish I hadn't copied your essay ! Now the teacher will never trust me
again.
(A) to express anxiety
(B) to express disappointment
(C) to express regret
(D) to express dislikes
2.
Steven : Rothman ! Rothman !
Rothman : Oh ! It's you. Do come in.
(A) to greet
(B) to interrupt
(C) to invite
(D) to instruct
3.
Jane : I just can't stand ...
Joseph : Yes, I know ! You can't stand talkative people. Well, no one asked you
to listen.
(A) to confirm
(B) to interrupt
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(C) to accept
(D) to protest

4.
Sam : Could you speak a little slower, please ? I don't understand French very
well.
Jean : Of course. Sorry
(A) to demand
(B) to beg
(C) to direct
(D) to request
5. Man : Wow ! You're looking good !
(A) to compliment
(B) to congratulate
(C) to explain
(D) to inform
6.
Student : How did I do ?
Teacher : You got 60%.
Student : Only 60% ! I expected to do better.
(A) to express disappointment
(B) to express fear
(C) to express regret
(D) to express hope