FUNCTIONS OF UTTERANCES

The communicative function of an Read each of the following statements, identify the
expression relates to the speaker’s aim or function of utterance. Write only the letter of the
purpose in conveying message. correct answer.
a. Asking information 1. You can use the color to modify it.
When is she coming? 2. I am sorry but I have to leave early.
Have you given your report? 3. Are you accepting the invitation? No, I’d
b. Giving information
Vangie is leaving the place. rather stay at home and study.
Cora is moving to Pasig. 4. What brought you here?
c. Confirming information 5. Congratulations! You made it again!
Are you going to join us? 6. Close the faucet.
Yes, I will join you. 7. Her mom is heavy with her fifth child.
d. Expressing surprise 8. Goodbye! See you again next time!
Oh! You look awesome! 9. I wish she were here.
What! That’s horrible! 10. Did you make a follow-up call?
e. Expressing wish 11. I like it!
I wish Carlota all the best. 12. Please tell Armon to make a return call.
Lerma wishes she were a mermaid. 13. His dad didn’t approve of his plan.
f. Expressing gratitude/ appreciation 14. His gesture is annoying.
I am so thankful to Edith. 15. Oh! I didn’t know that!
I owe Grace a lot. 16. Tell her to leave her number.
g. Expressing sympathy/regret 17. How I wish to have that!
I am sorry to hear that. 18. Julie reported the case to the Guidance
Please accept my sincerest condolences
h. Expressing congratulations Counselor.
Congratulations! You did a tough job! 19. I am so grateful to Edith.
Congratulations! You did it! 20. You did something great!
i. Expressing leave taking
See you later.
I have to leave now.
j. Giving a request
Please handle it with care.
May I use your phone?
k. Giving a command
Lock the door when you leave.
l. Expressing an apology
I am so sorry for the delay.
I don’t really mean to hurt you.
m. Expressing a complaint
This gadget has inadequate features.
The food is not always available.
n. Relaying a message
Please tell them to assemble at the lobby.
Tell Grace that I miss her a lot.
o. Making a suggestion
We can work together as a team.
I suggest you take another route.
p. Expressing approval
You did well!
I just love how you did it!
q. Expressing disapproval
Your proposal was turned down.
They didn’t like it.