Forms and Functions
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Forms in Communication
Forms:
Group of words or phrases used to convey a particular
purpose or intent
e.g. - You are so kind
- Could the report be sent by 10?
- Not to worry, the patient is fine
(the purpose may be determined by
the intonation and context in which it is
used)
Functions in Communication
Function:
Is the purpose or intent for which the group of words or
phrases are used.
e.g. - to express delight
- to express gratitude
- to compliment
(it is often the function that decides
the forms to be used)
Forms & FunctionsIdentify the forms for the following
functions
Functions
- to express uncertainty
- to confirm
- to enquire
- to persuade / to coax
- to pacify / to calm
Forms & Functions
Identify the forms for the following
functions
Functions
- to sympathise
- to encourage
- to reassure
- to express disbelief
- to express joy
Forms & Functions
Listen to the following forms and identify
the functions
Forms
- He’s the best surgeon in town.
- How long have you been in pain?
- I have had similar problems too.
- You have been discharged?
- A hole in the heart?!
Forms & Functions
Listen to the following forms and identify
the functions
Forms
- Refer him to Dr. Manuel.
- And what’s it this time Suhaimi?
- I have had similar problems too.
- It’s just a minor operation.
- I want it right now.

Forms and functions

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    Forms in Communication Forms: Groupof words or phrases used to convey a particular purpose or intent e.g. - You are so kind - Could the report be sent by 10? - Not to worry, the patient is fine (the purpose may be determined by the intonation and context in which it is used)
  • 3.
    Functions in Communication Function: Isthe purpose or intent for which the group of words or phrases are used. e.g. - to express delight - to express gratitude - to compliment (it is often the function that decides the forms to be used)
  • 4.
    Forms & FunctionsIdentifythe forms for the following functions Functions - to express uncertainty - to confirm - to enquire - to persuade / to coax - to pacify / to calm
  • 5.
    Forms & Functions Identifythe forms for the following functions Functions - to sympathise - to encourage - to reassure - to express disbelief - to express joy
  • 6.
    Forms & Functions Listento the following forms and identify the functions Forms - He’s the best surgeon in town. - How long have you been in pain? - I have had similar problems too. - You have been discharged? - A hole in the heart?!
  • 7.
    Forms & Functions Listento the following forms and identify the functions Forms - Refer him to Dr. Manuel. - And what’s it this time Suhaimi? - I have had similar problems too. - It’s just a minor operation. - I want it right now.