Function of Language

May I use the phone, please?

• Directing

• Requesting

It's very kind of you to help me.

• Thanking

• Responding to words of thanks

Could you please scan the photo for me?

• Requesting

• Asking for permission

I am sorry. I am late.

• Apologizing

• Instructing

Go along this street and turn right.

• Directing

• Instructing

It's my pleasure.

• Thanking

• Responding to words of thanks

How is your grandmother?

• Greeting

• Asking

I don't quite agree with what you said.

• Disagreeing

• Asking

Make three copies of this article.

• Requesting

• Instructing

Hello, good morning.

• Greeting

• Apologizing