LANGUAGE FUNCTION 1

John and Mary are talking about what to do after class.

John: “______”

Mary: “Yes, I’d love to.”

• Do you often have time for a drink after class?

• Would you like to have a drink after class?

• Do you often go out for a drink after class?

• Would you like tea or coffee after class?

A: “ How do you do?” ~ B “_________”

• How do you do?

• I’m a bartender

• Everything is OK!

• I’m very fine, thanks!

Ken: “Where is our study group going to meet next weekend?” – Tom: “___________.”

• Studying in a group is great fun.

• We are too busy on weekdays.

• Why don’t you look at the atlas?

• The library would be best.

Peter: “Do you think that we should use public transportation to protect our environment?” –

Jerry: “__________.”

• Yes, it’s an absurd idea.

• There's no doubt about that.

• Of course not. You bet.

• Well, that’s very surprising!

Tom: “I’m awfully sorry I can’t go with you.”

Mary: “______? Haven’t you agreed?”

• Why do you think

• How come

• What is it

• Why don’t you

"Oops! I’m sorry for stepping on your foot" – “______.”

• Never mind

• You don't mind

• You're welcome

• That's fine

Bill: “ Let’s stop for a drink.”

- Bruce: “_____”

• Long time no see.

• Nice to meet you.

• Sorry, we’ve got little time.

• You’ve welcome.

Jack: “I’m going to take a five-day trip to Rome.”

• No, of course not.

• Have a good time.

• The same to you

• Yes, let’s

Maria: "It was very kind of you to help me out, John." – John: “_______.”

• You can say that again.

• I’m glad you like it.

• That was the least I could do

• Thanks a million

Irene: "Do you fancy going to a movie this evening?" - Frank: "__________."

• I'm sorry. I don't know that.

• Not at all. Go ahead.

• Not so bad. And you?

• That would be nice.