Write a number on the corresponding line.
1. State preferences, likes.
2. Indicate cause-effect relation.
3. State purpose, aim.
4. Describe a personality trait.
A Haven’t you got any work to do, Julie?
CorrectShe wants to know the cause of the other character’s waste of time.B He wants me to take some shorthand.
CorrectShe explains the cause of her apparent waste of time.B …he went to get some money from the bank.
CorrectShe explains the reason for her boss’ absence.C ... I’ve got something to tell you.
CorrectHe expresses he has a purpose for inviting her to sit.C … you’ll be pleased to know that you’ve got the job.
CorrectHe states the result (effect) of his giving her the job.F … I’m sorry to hear that.
CorrectHe expresses the consequence of his hearing what he considers bad news.F … She’s awful to work for
CorrectHe states his negative opinion (dislike) on the referred person.G Did you remember to photocopy those reports for me?
CorrectShe wants to know if he fulfilled a purpose.J She went to speak to Grimshaw.
CorrectHe explains what she did and why she did it.I Grimshaw needs someone to say yes…
CorrectHe describes another person’s submissiness.L … I had to go to the bank…
CorrectHe explains why (aim) he arrived late.… I stopped to get some petrol.
CorrectHe indicates the cause of his stopping on the way.Grimshaw wants to see me.
CorrectHe states Grimshaw’s purpose.