Saya Sithu Htet English Grade 12
Functional Language
Expressions from 2024–2025 Past Papers
Agreement & Shared Opinions
• That’s what I think too. • I also think so.
• Ah, I agree with you. • So did I.
• I completely agree with you. • That’s so true!
• That’s exactly how I feel. • Absolutely right!
• I guess so. • So do I!
Asking for & Giving Opinions
• Why don’t you buy that ring? • You should have self-confidence.
• In my opinion, • You should sleep for some time.
• What do you think? • I think it’s a good idea.
• Do you think? • If I were you,
• What do you suggest? • I would like to say
Positive Reactions & Enthusiasm
• That sounds like a great idea. • Congratulations!
• Lucky you! • That’s really wonderful.
• What a great idea! • That’s a wonderful choice.
• Really? Have a nice trip! • Wow! Interesting! What did you
• Now you’re talking. see there?
• It’s fantastic. • Wow! Congratulations!
• Fortune smiled on me. • That’s fascinating.
Invitations & Requests
• Could you please guide me? • Shall we?
• Let’s meet. • That’s great! I’d love to.
• Sure, I’d love to. Let’s do this. • Sure, I’d love to!
• Yes, please. • Can I try on this jacket?
• Would you like to join us? • I’d love to.
Sympathy & Concern
• its’ concerning • I’ve got a headache.
• That’s a shame! • There’s no need to worry.
• I hear you’ve been ill. • Did it get better?
• Oh, I’m sorry to hear that! • What’s the matter?
• What a shame!
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Saya Sithu Htet English Grade 12
Disagreement & Uncertainty
• I don’t like your idea. • Neither am I.
• No, thanks. • Your guess is as good as mine.
• I’m not sure about that. • No, not at all.
• Not at all.
Social Courtesies & Small Talk
• How are you doing? • What are you up to?
• It’s nice to see you here again. • Thank you so much.
• What about you? • Who is calling, please?
• Please don’t mention it. • Good luck!
• Thanks, I got them on sale. • Here you are.
Functional Language Summary Table
Category Key Expressions
That’s what I think too; I completely agree; That’s exactly
Agreement
how I feel; So did I; Absolutely right!
In my opinion; Why don’t you buy that ring?; You should
Giving Opinions
sleep; If I were you; I think it’s a good idea
What do you think?; What do you suggest?; What about
Asking Opinions
you?; Do you think?
Positive Lucky you!; What a great idea!; Congratulations!; That’s
Reactions fascinating; Fortune smiled on me
Invitations & Would you like to join us?; Let’s meet; Shall we?; I’d love
Requests to; Can I try on this jacket?
Sympathy & That’s a shame!; I’m sorry to hear that!; What’s the matter?;
Concern There’s no need to worry
I don’t like your idea; No, thanks; Neither am I; I’m not sure
Disagreement
about that
How are you doing?; What are you up to?; Who is calling,
Small Talk
please?; Here you are