Functions theme 9

Showing scepticism

• I don’t know

Presenting a counter-argument

• Yes, but…
• Repetition of the opinion + but…
• Repetition of the validation + but…

Expressing likes and interests

• I (really) like
• I (really) don’t like
• I (really) like + noun phrase / infinitive
• I (really) don’t like + noun phrase / infinitive
• Lovely!
• NP + BE (very) nice
• I/NP love(s)/ like(s) + NP (very much)
• I/NP love(s)/ like(s) + NP (very much)

Expressing dislike

• horrible!
• NP + BE + not very nice
• I, he, she, we, they hate + NP .
• (disgust) Ugh!

Proposing and suggesting

• Why not + VP ?
• (including the speaker) Let’s (+VP )

Offering and inviting

• Would you like a/an…?
• Would you like to + VPinf ?
• Please (+ VPimp)
• Noun phrase?

Accepting a proposition, offer or invitation

• Yes, please
• Yes, thank you.
• Thank you

Declining a proposition, offer or invitation

• No, thank you.
• No, thank you very much.
• ( with shake of head ) Sorry!