Forms and Functions

Mrs Cheng: Oh dear, how am I going to carry all these things from the ground floor to my apartment? The elevator has broken down.

Maira: ________________________________________

(To reassure) - to comfort someone and stop them from worrying

• Don't worry. I will help you.

• That's bad. I'm sorry to hear that.

• Really? Are you sure? I can't believe this!

• I will make a complaint to the management.

Teacher: _____________________________________. Why can't you try to be like your brother?

(To compare)

• You are just as lazy as your brother

• You are just as stubborn as your brother

• Your brother used to be a naughty student

• Your brother used to be such a studious student. (A studious person enjoys studying or spends a lot of time studying.)

Traffic police: You have parked your car in the No-parking area. It is a violation of the traffic rule.

(violation - an action that breaks against the law)

Driver: _______________________________ (To protest - a strong complaint expressing disagreement)

• I could not find any parking place nearby here, Sir.

• I am sorry Sir. I will move and park my car somewhere else.

• There isn't any signboard saying that I can't park my car here.

Wei Chian and Janice are at the cinema to watch a newly released movie.

Wei Chian: Look at the long queue! Do you think we'll get in?

Janice: _____________________________ (To make inference - a guess that you make or an opinion that you form based on the information that you have)

• We will come again tomorrow provided we can't get in today.

• I think so. Some of these people might already have tickets.

• Don't worry. There is a queue of about 15 people only.

• Actually, that's exactly what I'm seeking to answer.

Barry: Can you accompany me to my cousin's wedding dinner next Sunday?

Melvin: ___________________________________ (To express hesitation - the act of pausing before doing something, especially because you are nervous or not certain)

• Yes, with the greatest pleasure.

• You know, I'd have to think about that.

• It's highly unlikely that I can go with you.

• Thanks for asking, but I'm afraid I'm busy.

Angela: Lisa, are you free this evening?

Lisa: Yes.

Angela: _________________ (To invite)

• How about giving me a treat?

• I would like to invite you to my house.

• Please invite me.

• Have you received my invitation letter?

Anne: I think health is more important than wealth.

Ben: ___________________ (To agree)

• I don't think so.

• Are you sure?

• So do I.

• I prefer wealth to health.

James: May I borrow your bicycle?

Lee: _________________________ (To decline)

• Can you wait a while?

• I have lost my bicycle.

• I'm sorry I can't lend it to you.

• I don't have a bicycle.

Sammy: I've collected 300 dollars so far.

Mrs Smith: Oh, that's very good. ___________________ (To encourage)

• How did you do that?

• What about the others?

• Keep it up!

• That's a lot of money.

Father: I'm going to give all of you a big sumptuous treat.

Sonia: ______________________ ( To express delight)

• When?

• That's great!

• What treat?

• Shall we go now?