Forms and functions
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The document discusses the importance of using proper forms and functions in communication to avoid miscommunication. It provides an example conversation between Arif and Faizul where some responses lead to confusion due to lack of clarity. Then, it lists various forms that can be used for different functions such as thanking, agreeing, disagreeing, apologizing, hoping, enquiring, and suggesting.
Forms and functions
- 1. FORMS AND FUNCTIONS KVDLM 2012
- 4. WHY DO WE NEED TO LEARN FORMS AND FUNCTIONS Human communication Logical responses Avoid miscommunication Read the following situation below Arif : Good morning, Faizul Faizul : Yo. Arif : Are you going to the canteen later? Faizul: For what? Arif : To eat Faizul: Hungry? Arif : Not now, later. Faizul : So you are not hungry now? Arif : No
- 5. VARIOUS FORMS/ SUGGESTIONS To thank - Thank you/ Thanks To agree - Agree/ I believe so To disagree - I dont think/ Sorry but I To apologize - Sorry/ I apologize To hope - I hope that/ Hopefully To enquire - Would like/ May I To suggest - could/ could have/ should/ should have
- 6. WHAT ARE THE FORMS USED?