LANGUAGE FUNCTION

- Kate: “How lovely your cats are!”

- David: “_____”

• Really? They are.

• Thank you, it is nice of you to say so.

• Can you say it again?

• I love them, too.

- Shop assistance: “_____”

- Customer: “I’m just looking."

• What do you do?

• What can I offer you?

• What can I do for you?

• What are you doing?

“Could I speak to Ms. Nancy, please?” - “Yes,______!”

• I am here

• what do I do

• what do I do

• speaking

- John: “I’ve passed my final exam.”

- Tom: “________”

• Congratulations.

• That’s a good idea.

• Good idea.

• Good luck.

“- Tom: “Sorry, I forgot to phone you last night.”.”-“____”

Mary: “_____”

• I have nothing to tell you.

• You were absent - minded.

• Never mind.

• Oh. Poor me.

A: “Excuse me, is anybody sitting here?” - B: “_____"

• Yes, I am so glad.

• Yes. You can sit here.

• Sorry, the seat is taken.

• No, thanks.

26. “Don’t tell anybody!” - “_____ ”

• I won’t.

• I do.

• I wouldn’t.

• I can

- “Are you getting a new flat this year?”

- “_____I can’t even afford to pay my bills.”

• Good idea!

• You must be kidding!

• Without question.

• Are you sure?

- “Thank you very much for a lovely party.”

- “_____”

• Cheer.

• You’re welcome.

• What a pity!

• I hope so

“I’m sorry, we don’t have your size.”

- “_____”

• I’ll take it.

• I don’t like it.

• What a pity!

• I hope so.