Understanding Short Functional Texts

This video tutorial covers the concept of short functional texts, specifically short messages. It explains their definition, generic structure, language features, and social functions. The tutorial also includes practice exercises to reinforce understanding.

What is a short message primarily used for?

• To create artistic poetry

• To convey brief information or commands

• To send lengthy reports

• To write long essays

Which part of a short message indicates who the message is for?

• Sender

• Receiver

• Content

• Subject

What is typically included in the content of a short message?

• A list of historical events

• A fictional story

• A detailed biography

• A command or information

Which word is often used at the beginning of a short message to address the recipient?

• Dear

• Hello

• Greetings

• Hi

What type of sentence is commonly found in short messages?

• Declarative

• Interrogative

• Exclamatory

• Imperative

What is one of the social functions of a short message?

• To inform

• To entertain

• To narrate

• To confuse

If a short message contains a reminder, what is its social function?

• To narrate

• To confuse

• To remind

• To entertain

In the practice exercise, what was Udin's main reason for writing the message?

• To inform about being late

• To cancel a meeting

• To apologize

• To ask for help

What should Stephanie do after receiving the message in the practice exercise?

• Buy groceries

• Ignore the message

• Prepare the documents

• Cancel the meeting

What is the purpose of the message that starts with 'remember' in the practice exercise?

• To remind

• To narrate

• To entertain

• To confuse