SOCIAL EXPRESSION

EXAMPLES OF ANSWERS BASED ON FUNCTIONS

1. Giving directions
-The post office is just next to the bank in front of the shopping mall.
-Just turn left and go straight. From there, youll be able to see the store that
youre looking for.
-Take the first left and go through the neighborhood. Izzatis house is the one
with the brown gates.
-At the roundabout takes the second turn towards the mosque.
-Go down the road and youll see it on your right.
2. Telephone Conversations.
-Hello, may I speak to Liam?
-Hi, Id like to order a pizza.
-Hello, This is Tina. Id like to speak to David, please.
-Okay, thank you very much. Ill call you again sometime soon.
-Hello, Sir. Im calling from Maybank. There seems to be a problem with your
account.
-Im sorry, I cant hear you.
-Im sorry, you have the wrong number.
3. Greetings.
-Good morning.
-Good afternoon.
-Good evening.
-How are you?
-Its a pleasure to meet you.
-Its been awhile since the last time we talked.
-Happy Eid!/ Merry Christmas!/ Happy Deepavali!
4. Taking Leave / Bid Farewell
-Ill be going then.
-See you soon.
-Goodbye.
-Take care.
-Have a nice day.
-Good night
-See you later.
-See you tomorrow.
-Ive to go now.
-Im leaving now.
5.
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Giving and seeking information.

Can you link me to the website?/ Can you give e a link to the website?
Where did you get all your sources online?
Can you search on the internet what this words means for me?
You can get all the information you need at the library or Wikipedia.
-Just click on the link I sent to you and youll have everything that youll need
for your project.

6. Giving and carrying out instructions.

-Finish your homework and pass it up on Friday.
-Take these papers and bring it to the principals office.
-Stop wasting your time playing games on the computer.
-Get that book for your brothers birthday.
-Carry these for me.
7. Requesting for objects.
-Can you get that for me?
-May I borrow a pencil?
-Can I have that toy, Mum?
-Id like to have the cheapest pen you have.
-A slice of cake, please.
8. Introducing yourself and others.
-My name is Mokhriss and this is my friend, Haris.
-His name is Jacob. We met at summer camp.
-His father is a policeman.
-This is Pn. Haslizas daughter, Maria.
-The one sitting on the swing is my best friend since childhood.
-Im Lynette! This is Joey, my neighbour.
9. To Apologize
- I am sorry.
- I apologize.
- Its all right.
- Please forgive me.
- I apologize for my mistake.
- Please accept my apology.
10. To Agree
- Good idea.
- Thats a great idea.
- Excellent idea.
- Thats a good suggestion.
- What a good idea!
- Thats a wonderful idea
11. Asking
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for Permissio
May I borrow your pencil?
Can I go out with Hamid, dad?
May I go to the toilet, please?
Can I use your handphone?
Teacher, please may I go out?

12. Giving
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Permission
Of course.
Why not?
Yes, you may.
Yes, you can.
Certainly.
Alright.

13. To Invite
-Would you like to come to my party?
-Would you like to come with me?
-Please come to my studio later.
-I would like to invite you to my house.
-Would you like to join me?
-Would you like to go for a movie?
-Please join the gathering tomorrow.
-Would you like to come to my house?
14. Thank / Express gratitude
-Thanks.
-Thank you so much.
-Thanks a lot.
-Thank you very much.
-I appreciate your help.
-Thanks for your help.
-Thanks a million.
15. To Congratulate
-Congratulations!
-Well done!
-Excellent!
-Good job!
-Thats wonderful.
-That was great.