PAPER 2 LANGUAGE AWARENESS - Hellenic American Union

PAPER 2 - LANGUAGE AWARENESS
SECTION 3: LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS
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Write two example sentences for each of the following pairs of 5 language functions. In each case,
pay attention to the style and register.
Example:
To decline an invitation to a friend’s party during a conversation.
I’m really sorry, but I’m afraid I can’t come to your party.
To decline an invitation to a conference in a letter.
Unfortunately, I will be unable to attend the conference in Munich this year.
21. a. To express regret about forgetting a friend’s birthday in a conversation.
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b. To express regret to an unsuccessful applicant for a job in a letter.
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22. a. To suggest a holiday destination in a letter to a friend.
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b. To suggest hiring new staff at a company meeting.
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23. a. To predict rain to a friend who is about to leave the house.
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b. To predict rain in a newspaper weather forecast.
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24. a. To warn a child about to cross the road that there is a car approaching.
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b. To warn an employee about the consequences of arriving at work late again.
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25. a. To request clarification from a friend in a cafeteria with loud music.
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b. To request clarification from a company about the price of a product in an email.
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