Functions theme 10

Giving information: purpose

• For/To + infinitve

Asking for an opinion

• Opinion + and you?
• Opinion + is that right?

Giving an opinion

• I think that…

Asking for validity

• Is that okay?

Expressing agreement with a statement

• Yes, +repetition of an opinion
• Yes, +affirmative validation (+ nod of the head)
• No, +repetition of an opinion
• No, +negative validation (+shake of the head)
• Me too
• Me neither

Expressing disagreement with a statement

• Sorry
• No, +negation of an opinion
• No, +previous affirmative validation (+shake of the head)
• Yes, +affirmation of an opinion
• Yes, +previous negative validation (+ nod of the head)
• (No,+) opinion
• (No, +) contrary validation