موضوع language Functions لمدرسي اللغة الإنكليزية

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موضوع language Functions لمدرسي اللغة الإنكليزية
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Language Functions (1)
Giving Advice
There are a number of formulas used when Giving Advice in English. Here are some of the most common:
• I don't think you should work so hard.
• You ought to work less.
• You ought not to work so hard.
• If I were you, I'd work less.
• If I were in your position, I'd work less.
• If I were in your shoes, I'd work less.
• You had better work less.
• You shouldn't work so hard.
• Whatever you do, don't work so hard.
Construction
Formula Verb Form
I don't think you should work so hard. Use 'I don't think you should' the base form of the verb in a statement.
You ought to work less. Use 'You ought to' the base form of the verb in a statement.
You ought not to work so hard. Use 'You ought not to' the base form of the verb in a statement.
If I were you,
If I were in your position,
If I were in your shoes, I wouldn't work so hard. Use 'If I were' 'you' OR 'in your position' OR 'your shoes' 'I wouldn't' OR 'I would' base form of the verb in a statement (A form of the conditional 2).
You had better work less. Use 'You had better' (you'd better) the base form of the verb in a statement.
You shouldn't OR You should work less. Use 'You should' OR 'You shouldn't' the base form of the verb in a statement.
Whatever you do, don't work so hard. Use 'Whatever you do' the imperative.









Language Functions (2)
Asking for Information
There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English. Here are some of the most common:
• Could you tell me...?
• Do you know...?
• Do you happen to know...?
• I'd like to know...
• Could you find out...?
• I'm interested in...
• I'm looking for..
These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:
• I'm calling to find out...
• I'm calling about...
Construction
Formula Question Word Example Finish
Could you tell me when the next train leaves?
Do you know how much that vase costs?
Do you happen to know where Tom lives?
I'd like to know what you think about the new project.
Could you tell me when the next train leaves?
Could you find out when she is going to arrive?
Formula Gerund (-ing) Example Finish
I'm interested in buying a boat
Formula Noun Example Finish
I'm looking for information on holidays in Spain.
Formula used only on the telphone Question Word Example Finish
I'm calling to find out... if flight AZ098 will leave on time today.
Formula used only on the telphone Noun Example Finish
I'm calling about... the offer published in today's newspaper