Functions theme 6

Expressing a lack of certainty and evidence

• I think that…
• I am not sure.

Expressing possibility

• It’s possible
• Maybe/Perhaps

Asking about the ability to do something

• Do you know how…+ noun phrase/infinitive?
• NP +can + VP inf?

Expressing the ability to do something

• I know how + noun phrase / infinitive
• NP+ can + VP inf.
• NP+ can‘t + VP inf.

Asking about preferences

• Noun phrase or noun phrase?

Expressing preference

• I prefer…
• I (‘d) like + NP better/best

Expressing indifference or a lack of preference

• It is not important

Asking about desires

• You would like (to do) something?
• (to have something) NP ?
• (to do something) You, he, she, they would like to + VPinf .?

Expressing desire

• I want + noun phrase
• I want + infinitive
• (something) I’d like + NP, please
• (to do something) I’d like to + VPinf., please
• (asking for something) Can I have + NP, please?