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Functional Language

The document provides a list of functional language expressions categorized into agreement, giving opinions, asking opinions, positive reactions, invitations and requests, sympathy and concern, disagreement, and small talk. Each category includes key expressions that can be used in various conversational contexts. This resource is aimed at helping Grade 12 students enhance their English communication skills.

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Functional Language

The document provides a list of functional language expressions categorized into agreement, giving opinions, asking opinions, positive reactions, invitations and requests, sympathy and concern, disagreement, and small talk. Each category includes key expressions that can be used in various conversational contexts. This resource is aimed at helping Grade 12 students enhance their English communication skills.

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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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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

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