7 Functions of Language

Which function of language is use to express opinions?

• instrumental

• personal

• imaginative

• regulatory

Which function of language is used when we daydream or create a story?

• informative

• heuristic

• interactional

• imaginative

Which function of language is used to ask questions?

• heuristic

• regulatory

• personal

• instrumental

Which function of language is used to give rules?

• personal

• regulatory

• informative

• imaginative

Which function of language is used to ask for food or water?

• informative

• personal

• instrumental

• heuristic

Which function of language is used to have a small social conversation with your friends?

• personal

• interactional

• regulatory

• imaginative

What function of language is used to give information?

• informative

• personal

• heuristic

• interactional

Which sentence is an example of personal communication?

• The film starts at 7pm.

• Don't speak loudly in the library.

• My favorite food is pizza.

• Once upon a time there was a small girl who lived in the forest.

Which sentence is an example of informative communication?

• In France people speak French.

• I think speaking French is difficult.

• What is the capital city of France?

• Mom. I want you to take me to Paris.

Which sentence is shows heuristic communication?

• The bus comes at 4pm.

• I dislike riding the bus.

• When does the bus come?

• Don't stabd while the bus is moving.