FUNCTIONAL LINGUISTICS The Prague School (Act)

1. Kristin: Hello, Vijaya, Happy Deepavali to you and your family!
Vijaya : Thank you. Do come in. I'm glad you have come.
(A) To wish
(B) To request
(C) To welcome
(D) to inform

2. Keane: The race will start at 8 a.m., won't it ?
Clerk: That's right. After registration, you have to assemble at the starting line in the field.
(A) To inform
(B) To greet
(C) To request
(D) To describe

3. Lily: Lehman fell while climbing up the rambutan tree.
Rose: I shouldn't have asked him to pluck the rambutans.
(A) To complain
(B) To regret
(C) To apologize
(D) To advise

4. Ronnie: Our team played badly, especially I.
Mat: It's all your fault. You have let the team down.
(A) To advise
(B) To blame
(C) To warn
(D) To protest

5. David: Hello, Sam. You look worried. can I help you?
Sam: Could you lend me twenty dollars ? I need it urgently.
(A) To inform
(B) To describe
(C) To offer
(D) To request

6. Billy : Why don't you borrow Aileen's bicycle?
Sarah : Her bicycle has a flat tyre.
(A) To offer
(B) To explain
(C) To advise
(D) To instruct



Answers : 1A 2A 3B 4B 5D 6B