1- A: If my mother doesn't like it, can I return it to you?
B: Tomorrow at most. This kind of blouse is highly demanded.
Place: Clothes shop A: Customer B: Sales Assistant
Function: Inquiry / Reply / Giving information
2- A: Show me where it is. Don't panic!
B: It's behind the oven. it is as big as a rabbit.
A: A mousetrap wouldn't help. We must kill it ourselves.
B: We?, no! You kill it. I'm going out.
Place: Kitchen A: Husband B: Wife
Function: Inquiry / Reply / Giving information / Expressing fear
3- A: I must first see the x-ray before I decide whether it can be filled this way.
B: If I have it X-rayed now, can I come back again today?
A: No problem. Just arrange it with the receptionist outside.
Place: Dentist's A: Dentist B: Patient
Function: Giving information / Inquiry / Reply
4- A: I just want to put the viewers in the picture about the truth. You're a witness to this age.
B: It was the prime minister's orders that this deal must be carried out.
Place: Tv Studio A: Presenter B: Guest
Function: Extracting information / Giving information
5- A: For how long will we remain hidden here. The place is so dull and dangerous.
B: It's enough we can go out and enjoy the fresh mountain air.
A: What if we're stung or or bitten? I really regret escaping from prison.
Place: Mountain A: Escaping prisoner B:
Another escaping prisoner Function: Inquiry / Reply / Giving information
6- A: Is it OK if we play football sir?
B: You can't play football here. This wears away the grass.
Place: Park A: Citizen B: Attendant
Function: Asking for permission/ Refusing giving reason
7- A: I'd like to change some money, please.
B: Certainly, sir. Cash or traveller's cheques?
A: Traveller's cheque.
B: That's fine, sir. Please sign the cheques and show me your passport.
Place: Bank A: Client B: Bank clerk
Function: Request / Agreeing / Reply / Inquiry / Giving information
8- A: passport and tickets, please.
B: Here you are.
A: Smoking or non-smoking?
B: Non-smoking, please.
A: Thank you. Right I've given you a window seat, 24A.
Place: Check-in Office A: Check-in Clerk B: Passenger
Function: Request / giving politely / Asking for and giving information