TKT Module 3 - Functions

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Conveying meaning

• A . So pedestrian collocates with crossing.  

• B . So if he feels cheerful, he’s happy, OK? 

• C . So a cathedral is like a large church.

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Eliciting

• A . Could you remind me what’s happened in the story so far? 

• B. Could you put down your pens and listen to the story, please?

• C. Could you tell me the names of the three characters in the story? 

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Prompting

• A. Mmm ... yes ... that’s right, homework is due in tomorrow, please.

• B. A footballer ... a boxer ... a dancer ... So for someone who plays golf?

• C. Good try. Think of another animal which likes to look for food at night. 

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Providing a reason for doing a task

• A. This task will help you to practise the adjectives we looked at last week.

• B. This task is the kind of task you’ll be doing in the school-leaving exam.

• C. Do your best on this task. Ask me if anything in it is unclear.

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Giving an instruction

• A. Take two minutes to write down as many questions as you can.

• B. OK, so can you finish please in two minutes’ time.

• C. This video clip lasts for two minutes.

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Asking learners to read for gist

• A. Read the text for a minute and then tell me the main idea.

• B. Read the text and tell me the meaning of the words on the board.

• C. Read the text and tell me if the writer agrees with the idea of recycling.

Match the examples of Learner 2’s language with the functions listed.

Learner 1: I’ve got Friday written down here. 

Learner 2: That’s right, we’re supposed to hand it in by 12:00. 

• A. Correcting 

• B. Stating intention

• C. Predicting

• D. Complaining

• E. Expressing obligation

Match the examples of Learner 2’s language with the functions listed.

Learner 1: Do you think we’ve spelled everything correctly? 

Learner 2: I’m going to check in a dictionary this evening. 

• A. Correcting 

• B. Stating intention

• C. Predicting

• D. Complaining

• E. Expressing obligation

Match the examples of Learner 2’s language with the functions listed.

Learner 1: I forgot to bring my homework in again. 

Learner 2: Oh, the teacher won’t mind. 

• A. Correcting 

• B. Stating intention

• C. Predicting

• D. Complaining

• E. Expressing obligation

Match the examples of Learner 2’s language with the functions listed.

Learner 1: We aren’t allowed to go home until 4. 

Learner 2: That’s such a silly rule.

• A. Correcting 

• B. Stating intention

• C. Predicting

• D. Complaining

• E. Expressing obligation