Match each sentence 1-9 with a function from A-J. There is an example for you.
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C.
Promising
Refusing
Suggesting
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D.
Expressing a preference
0 Wait a minute, let me see.
1 What did you think of the film, then?
2 I'll definitely bring your camera back
tomorrow.
3 Would it be all right if I left a bit early
tomorrow.
4 Sorry, no, I won't do it.
5 Could you possibly turn on the air
conditioning?
6 I think I'd rather have fish, actually.
7 Why don't we have a party next weekend?
8 That's very kind of you, I appreciate it.
9 Don't worry, everything will turn out all right.
E.
F.
Pausing to think
Making a request
G.
H.
Thanking
Asking for an opinion
Reassuring
Asking permission
I.
J.
Task 3
Read the sentences and choose the correct answer.
1. I don’t mind ___ to work late.being asked
2. They warned us ___ so fast.not to drive
3. Despite ___ the answers, Karen failed her exam.knowing
4. I wish I ___ understand this book.could
5. If only I ___ up so late last night.hadn’t stayed
6. You’ve been here all day. You ___ the washing up at least.could have done
7. We won’t be able to afford a holiday this year _ I get a better job.unless
8. Oh! Thank you but you ___ any food. We’ve got plenty.needn’t have brought
9. These clothes were expected by people under twenty only.to be worn
10. No sooner had I finished one project ___ I had to start the next.than
11. staying at the hotel last year, we decided to go again.Having enjoyed
12. Not only ___ brilliantly but he’s also a great actor.does he sing