From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function stat

e, to complete the dialogue below.

Vincent What are you doing here ? ___1___ ( To express shock ) I thought you hat
ed cigarettes.
Harry It is none of your business. ___2___ ( To warn ).
Vincent ___3___ ( To express anger ) You are already suffering from so many heal
th problems. Why add another to the list ?
Harry Look, I can certainly do without a long lecture. Why do you care anyway
? You do not know me well.
Vincent I am willing to be your friend. We can do a lot of things together. Come
on, think about it.
Harry Maybe you are right. Thank you.
1.

To express shock
A
I can't believe that you're smoking !
B
You shouldn't be here at this hour !
C
You're supposed to be at the hospital, aren't you ?
D

I thought that you had already left.

2.

To warn
A
Aren't you a smoker too ?
B
Don't you dare tell anyone about it !
C
I'm not afraid of you.
D
This is my problem and you have nothing to do with it.

3.

To express anger
A
I hate you.
B
Smoking doesn't make you macho.
C
How can you be so stupid ?
D
Smoking is bad for your health.

From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function stat
e, to complete the dialogue below.
Atan
Hello, Dinah. Did you have a good trip ?
Dinah
It was not too bad. In fact I managed to sleep a bit. ______1______ ( t
o express satisfaction )
Atan
Is that all your luggage ?
Dinah Yes. Wait a minute. The small holdall is missing. ______2______ ( to exp
ress dismay ) I must have left it at the duty-free shop.
Atan
______3______ ( to reassure ) We can ask the security guard to get it. W
hich shop was it ?
1.

To express satisfaction
A
It was so quiet.
B
The passengers slept.
C
The seat was really comfortable.
D
2.

It has made me feel rested.

To express dismay
A

Oh dear !
B
C

What a nuisance !
Where could it be ?

D
3.

I remember now.

To reassure
A
Don't cry.
B

Don't worry.
C
D

Are you sure ?

We'll look for it.
From the options A, B, and C, choose the form that best fits the function state,
to complete the dialogue below.
Chee
You told me that the meeting was at 9.00.
Dally
______1______ ( to clarify ). You must have been confused about the tim
e.
Chee
______2______ ( to admit ). Anyway, I've already missed the meeting so i
t doesn't matter now.
Dally I should have called you when I saw that you weren't present. ______3___
___ ( to apologize )
Chee
It's all right. It wasn't your fault. ______4______ ( to complain ). He
should inform every member of any changes in black and white.
1.

To clarify
A
I said 9.00 a.m. and not 9.00 p.m.
B
C
D
2.

I never said that.

I can't remember now.
It doesn't matter if it is 9.00 p.m. or 9.00 a.m.

To admit
A
Do you think so ?
B
It's so confusing.
C

I guess I was.
D

It's all right.

3.

To apologize
A
You won't blame me, will you ?
B
I'm sorry, I never thought of that.
C
D
4.

I can apologize if you want.

I'm so grateful to you.

To complain
A
I have only myself to blame.
B
I regret not being there to vote.
C
The president must've complained about my absence.

D
The new secretary is not doing a good job.
From the options A, B, and C, choose the form that best fits the function state,
to complete the dialogue below.

Officer So you think your neighbor committed murder. ______1______ ( to interrog

ate )
Mr. Roy I heard a woman screaming for help and then I heard something falling t
o the floor.
Officer And then you saw your neighbor rush out of the house ?
Mr. Roy ______2______ ( to confirm ). He looked frightened.
Officer ______3______ ( to enquire ).
Mr. Roy He was wearing a dark suit, a white shirt and a blue tie. ______4______
( to beseech )
1.

To interrogate
A
I'm sure you knew that.
B
Were you having some problems ?
C
I heard you were with your neighbor.
D
What makes you so sure of that ?

2.

To confirm
A

That's right.
B
C
D

It's possible.
I agree.
Sure.

3.

To enquire
A
What was he wearing ?
B
C
D

Are you certain he was wearing a suit ?

What did he look like ?
Who was he ?

4.

To beseech
A
He didn't look like a murderer.
B
It's hard to believe he's a murderer.
C
Please, officer, you've got to believe me.
D
I'm convinced he's killed his wife.
From the options A, B, and C, choose the form that best fits the function state,
to complete the dialogue below.
Nina
______1______ ( to request ). Mum told me to tidy up the storeroom and I
can't do it alone.
Aileen ______2______ ( to inform ). I don't want to be late for it.
Nina
______3______ ( to persuade ). We'll finish it in no time if we do it to
gether.
Aileen Oh, all right. ______4______ ( to remind )
1.

To request
A
You must help me.
B
Why can't you help me ?
C
Could you give me a hand ?

Are you free ?

2.

To inform
A
I'll be going out soon.
B
I'm so sorry.
C
You can handle it yourself.
D
You know I have an appointment.

3.

To persuade
A
That's not fair.
B
Come on, be a good sport.
C
D

You're only being lazy.

I'll go with you.

4.

To remind
A
But I have to leave at 4 sharp.
B
C
D

Don't forget your promise.

You're always asking me for help.
You're my sister, aren't you ?
From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function stat
e, to complete the dialogue below.
Gary
Just look at the crowd today. I guess more and more people want to keep
fit.
Joe
______1______ ( to agree ). My cousin, Andy, is joining us later.
Gary
Andy ? ______2______ ( to show surprise ) He thinks even walking is too
much effort.
Joe
Well, ______3_______ ( to convince ). He's serious about losing some wei
ght.
Gary
He had better. ______4______ ( to show disgust )
Joe
All I can say is, he needs our support and encouragement.
1.

To agree
A
Did they tell you that ?
B
I've got an idea too.
C
You can say that again.
D
2.

You know everything.

To show surprise
A
I know him.
B
Ask him to come now.
C
He must work out !
D
I don't believe I'm hearing this !

3.

To convince
A
I'm not joking and neither is Andy.
B
C
D
4.

To show
A
B
C
I can't stand the sight
D

I'm convinced he'll lose some weight.

I managed to lose weight.
I felt he could lose weight if he tried.
disgust
He's not too fat.
I feel so sorry for him.
of all his fat !
He's such a nice person too.

From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function stat
e, to complete the dialogue below.
Gary
Just look at the crowd today. I guess more and more people want to keep
fit.
Joe
______1______ ( to agree ). My cousin, Andy, is joining us later.
Gary
Andy ? ______2______ ( to show surprise ) He thinks even walking is too
much effort.
Joe
Well, ______3_______ ( to convince ). He's serious about losing some wei
ght.
Gary
He had better. ______4______ ( to show disgust )
Joe
All I can say is, he needs our support and encouragement.
1.

To agree
A
Did they tell you that ?
B
I've got an idea too.
C
You can say that again.
D

You know everything.

2.

To show surprise
A
I know him.
B
Ask him to come now.
C
He must work out !
D
I don't believe I'm hearing this !

3.

To convince
A
I'm not joking and neither is Andy.
B
C
D
4.

I'm convinced he'll lose some weight.

I managed to lose weight.
I felt he could lose weight if he tried.

To show disgust
A
He's not too fat.
B
I feel so sorry for him.
C

I can't stand the sight of all his fat !

D
He's such a nice person too.
From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function stat
e, to complete the dialogue below.
Vincent What are you doing here ? ___1___ ( To express shock ) I thought you hat
ed cigarettes.
Harry It is none of your business. ___2___ ( To warn ).
Vincent ___3___ ( To express anger ) You are already suffering from so many heal
th problems. Why add another to the list ?
Harry Look, I can certainly do without a long lecture. Why do you care anyway
? You do not know me well.
Vincent I am willing to be your friend. We can do a lot of things together. Come
on, think about it.
Harry Maybe you are right. Thank you.
1.

To express shock
A
I can't believe that you're smoking !
B
You shouldn't be here at this hour !
C
You're supposed to be at the hospital, aren't you ?
D

2.

I thought that you had already left.

To warn
A
Aren't you a smoker too ?
B
Don't you dare tell anyone about it !
C
I'm not afraid of you.
D
This is my problem and you have nothing to do with it.

3.

To express anger
A
I hate you.
B
Smoking doesn't make you macho.
C
How can you be so stupid ?
D
Smoking is bad for your health.
From the options
A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function state, to complete t
he dialogue below.
Valerie Why did you give money to that beggar ?
Vicky ______1______ ( to explain ) I can't walk past, ignoring him.
Valerie You are just encouraging him to be lazy. It is a bad habit.
Vicky He looks old and sickly.
Valerie ______2______ ( to agree ) But there are organizations to help people li
ke him.
Vicky And what are they doing to help him ?
Valerie All right. ______3______ ( to pacify )
1.

To explain
A
Why shouldn't I ?
B
He's always there.
C
I dislike beggars.
D
I feel sorry for him.

2.

To agree
A
All right.
B

Yes, he does.
C
D

I believe you.
You may be right.

3.

To pacify
A
Let's go.
B
Forget it.
C
Do what you like.
D
Let's not argue about it.
From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form
that best fits the function state, to complete the dialogue below.
Mother The pot's hot. ______1______ ( to warn )
Daughter
______2______ ( to reassure ) I'll use a pot holder.
Mother Could you lay the table for me ?
Daughter
Of course. ______3______ ( to offer )
Mother That's all. Everything else has been done.
1.

To warn
A
Beware !
B

Don't touch it.

C
D
2.

Leave it alone.
I just took it off the stove.

To reassure
A
I can cook.
B
I'm not stupid.
C

I'll be careful.
D

I've done it before

3.

To offer
A
Is that all ?
B
May I help you ?
C
It's a pleasure to help.
D
Is there anything else I can do ?
From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function stat
e, to complete the dialogue below.
Wife
If you don't hurry, we'll be late for the show.
Husband There's plenty of time. ______1______ ( to complain )
Wife
Plenty of time ? The show starts in twenty minutes.
Husband It takes only ten minutes to get there. We can leave now.
Wife
______2______ ( to express relief )
Husband ______3______ ( to advice ) It's bad for health to be so anxious about e
verything.
1.

To complain
A
Why are you in a hurry ?
B
It's only six o'clock.

C
I won't take long.
D
You are always so impatient.

2.

To express relief
A
Good.
B
That's better
C
Thank goodness for that !
D

It's about time !

3.

To advice
A
Slow down.
B
Don't worry.
C
You must be patient.
D
You need to relax a bit more.
From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function stat
e, to complete the dialogue below.
Wife
If you don't hurry, we'll be late for the show.
Husband There's plenty of time. ______1______ ( to complain )
Wife
Plenty of time ? The show starts in twenty minutes.
Husband It takes only ten minutes to get there. We can leave now.
Wife
______2______ ( to express relief )
Husband ______3______ ( to advice ) It's bad for health to be so anxious about e
verything.
1.

To complain
A
Why are you in a hurry ?
B
It's only six o'clock.
C
I won't take long.
D
You are always so impatient.

2.

To express relief
A
Good.
B
That's better
C
Thank goodness for that !
D

It's about time !

3.

To advice
A
Slow down.
B
Don't worry.
C
You must be patient.
D
You need to relax a bit more.
From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function stat
e, to complete the dialogue below.
Sarinah Minah, I'm having a get-together in my house on Wednesday night. ______1

______ ( to invite )
Minah
I'm sorry Sarinah. I won't be able to. I promised my mother I'd have di
nner with her on Wednesday night.
Sarinah ______2______ ( to accept an apology ) How is your mother by the way ?
Minah She's fine, thanks. She often asks me about you.
Sarinah ______3_____ ( to convey greetings )
1.

To invite
A
Are you free ?
B
Would you like to come ?
C
D

I'm sure you'd like to come.

If you come, you'll enjoy yourself.

2.

To accept an apology
A
Take it easy.
B
You're welcome.
C
That's all right.
D

I don't mind.

3.

To convey greetings
A
Give her my regards
B
I hope to see her soon.
C
Tell her that I appreciate it.
D
Tell her that I asked about her too. From the options
A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function state, to complete t
he dialogue below.
Amy
Mother, I have something to tell you.
Mother What is it ?
Amy
______1______ ( to confess )
Mother How did it happen ?
Amy
I was dusting the shelf and knocked it over.
Mother ______2______ ( to scold ) That's the second vase you have broken. I'm g
oing to deduct some money from your allowance each week.
Amy
______3______ ( to protest ) It was an accident.
Mother It'll teach you to be more careful.
1.

To confess
A
I didn't finish the dusting
B
You won't believe what I've done.
C
Promise me you won't get angry.
D
I have broken your favorite vase.

2.

To scold
A
Not again !
B
How could you ?
C
You are really careless.

D
3.

Don't go into my room again.

To protest
A
Oh no !
B

That's not fair.

C
I'll complain to Father.
D
I don't have enough pocket money.
From the options
A, B, C and D, choose the form that best fits the function state, to complete t
he dialogue below.
Aileen Doctor, I've had this rash on my skin for over a week. It has not cleare
d up.
Doctor ______1______ ( to sympathize ) Let me look at it.
Aileen ______2______ ( to express anxiety ) What could have caused it ?
Doctor Some types of food can cause a mild allergic reaction or it could have b
een caused by some chemical. Have you used a different brand of cream or lotion
on your skin lately ?
Aileen Yes, I have. I tried a new face cream last week.
Doctor I'll prescribe some medicine. If the rash doesn't clear up, come and see
me again. ______3______ ( to comfort )
Aileen Thank you.
1.

To sympathize
A
I'm sorry.
B
I'm sorry to hear that.
C
D

Don't worry about it.

It's going to be all right.

2.

To express anxiety
A
I'm rather worried.
B
C
D
3.

It's quite itchy.

Can you cure it ?
Will it become worse ?

To comfort
A

Cheer up
B
Cheerio !
C
Good luck.
D
Take it easy From the options A, B, C and D, choose t
he form that best fits the function state, to complete the dialogue below.
Doctor That hand is going to hurt quite a bit, Mr. Lee. I'll prescribe some pai
nkillers.
Mr. Lee I've got plenty of aspirin at home.
Doctor They won't be of much use. You'll need something stronger. ______1______
( to remind )
Mr. Lee ______2______ ( to clarify )
Doctor Yes, until it stops hurting.

Mr. Lee ______3______ ( to express regret ) Then I would not have injured my han
d.
1.

To remind
A
Take two a day.
B
Don't take too many.
C
Don't forget to take them.
D
2.

You had better take them.

To clarify
A

Take the pills.

B
C
D

Do I have to take them ?

I don't like taking them.
How long do I have to take them ?

3.

To express regret
A
I cold have been more careful.
B
Why wasn't I more careful ?
C
I wish I had been more careful.
D

I'll be more careful.

From the options A, B, C and D, choose the form
that best fits the function state, to complete the dialogue below.
Rani
______1______ ( to compliment ) Where did you buy it ?
Sita
It was a present from my sister.
Rani
My goodness ! Your sister always gives you presents, doesn't she ?
Sita
Yes. ______2______ ( to praise )
Rani
I wish I had a sister like that. Unfortunately, I'm an only child.
Sita
Well, you have many cousins and friends.
Rani
That's true. ______3______ ( to express appreciation ) They care about m
e too.
1.

To compliment
A
That's a new blouse.
B
That's a pretty blouse.
C
D

Is that a new blouse ?

I've never seen that blouse.

2.

To praise
A
I'm so lucky.
B
She's very rich.
C
She's so generous.
D

She often goes shopping.

3.

To express appreciation
A
I'm happy about that.
B
I'm fond of them.
C
I should be more thankful.
D
I really appreciate that.
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