Forms & Functions Exercise
Complete each of the dialogues below by selecting the best answer from options A, B, C, and D according
to the underlined function.
1. Sophie: I don’t think I did well in my test.
Mother: ___ (To comfort)
(A) You should have studied more.
(B) Don’t worry, you did your best.
(C) That’s your fault.
(D) I told you this would happen.
2. Tom: Would you like to come to my birthday party this Saturday?
Jerry: ___ (To accept an invitation)
(A) Sorry, I am busy.
(B) I will think about it.
(C) Yes, I would love to!
(D) Why are you inviting me?
3. Teacher: You must complete your homework before the deadline.
Student: ___ (To agree)
(A) I understand, I will do it.
(B) I don’t think it’s necessary.
(C) I don’t want to.
(D) Why should I?
4. Liam: I am really nervous about my job interview tomorrow.
Olivia: ___ (To encourage)
(A) You should quit the job search.
(B) Just stay calm and do your best!
(C) Maybe you will fail.
(D) Interviews are always stressful.
5. Anna: Could you lend me some money?
Sam: ___ (To decline politely)
(A) I’m sorry, but I can’t lend you any.
(B) How much do you need?
(C) Sure, take everything!
(D) You should ask someone else.
6. Mom: How do I look in this new dress?
Daughter: ___ (To compliment)
(A) It looks amazing on you!
(B) I don’t like it.
(C) You should change.
(D) It doesn’t suit you.
7. Ben: I feel really sick today.
Amy: ___ (To express concern)
(A) Just ignore it.
(B) Oh no, I hope you get better soon!
(C) That’s not my problem.
(D) Maybe you are just lazy.
8. Dad: I think we should spend less time on our phones.
Son: ___ (To disagree)
(A) I don’t think so. Phones are very useful.
(B) You are absolutely right!
(C) I completely agree.
(D) That’s a great idea!
Forms & Functions Exercise – Set 2
1. Emma: I lost my wallet on the bus.
Jake: ___ (To express sympathy)
(A) That’s great news!
(B) Oh no! That must be frustrating.
(C) You should be more careful next time.
(D) You probably didn’t need it anyway.
2. Lily: I’m so excited about my trip to Japan next week!
Mark: ___ (To express enthusiasm)
(A) That sounds amazing! I hope you have a great time!
(B) Oh, I don’t care.
(C) Why are you going there?
(D) I wish you weren’t going.
3. Waiter: Would you like anything else?
Customer: ___ (To refuse politely)
(A) No, I don’t want anything.
(B) No, thank you. Everything was delicious.
(C) I already told you my order!
(D) I don't need your service.
4. Mia: I failed my driving test again.
Kevin: ___ (To encourage)
(A) Maybe driving isn’t for you.
(B) That’s so funny!
(C) Don’t give up! You’ll pass next time.
(D) I knew this would happen.
5. James: It’s getting late. I should go home.
Sophie: ___ (To invite someone to stay)
(A) Yes, you should leave now.
(B) You can stay a little longer if you’d like.
(C) Don’t ever come back.
(D) I won’t stop you.
6. Sarah: Could you help me move this table?
Tom: ___ (To offer help)
(A) No, do it yourself.
(B) Of course! Let me help you.
(C) I’m too busy right now.
(D) Why are you asking me?
7. Teacher: Your project was excellent! Well done!
Student: ___ (To accept praise)
(A) No, it was terrible.
(B) Thank you! I worked really hard on it.
(C) I don’t need your compliments.
(D) It wasn’t that good.
8. Customer: This food is too salty.
Waiter: ___ (To apologize)
(A) That’s how we serve it.
(B) I’m sorry for the inconvenience. Would you like a replacement?
(C) You should have told us earlier.
(D) Just eat it anyway.
Forms & Functions Exercise – Set 3
1. Tom: Do you want to go to the park with me?
Lily: ___ (To decline an invitation politely)
(A) No way! I hate parks.
(B) Sorry, I already have plans. Maybe next time!
(C) Why would I want to go there?
(D) Stop asking me.
2. Matt: My dog is sick, and I’m really worried.
Amy: ___ (To express concern)
(A) I hope your dog gets better soon.
(B) That’s not my problem.
(C) Dogs are always sick.
(D) Maybe it’s your fault.
3. Waiter: Here is your meal. Enjoy!
Customer: ___ (To express gratitude)
(A) You should have brought it sooner.
(B) Thank you very much!
(C) This looks disgusting.
(D) Why did you bring this?
4. Boss: I need the report by Friday.
Employee: ___ (To agree)
(A) I don’t feel like doing it.
(B) Okay, I will have it ready by then.
(C) I don’t think it’s necessary.
(D) Can you ask someone else?
5. Tourist: Could you tell me how to get to the museum?
Local: ___ (To give directions)
(A) I have no idea.
(B) Sure! Walk two blocks and turn left.
(C) Why do you want to go there?
(D) I don’t have time for this.
6. Mother: Can you clean your room, please?
Son: ___ (To refuse politely)
(A) No, I won’t!
(B) I’ll do it later, if that’s okay.
(C) I don’t care.
(D) You clean it yourself.
7. Hannah: I’m feeling really sad today.
Sophie: ___ (To comfort)
(A) Don’t worry, things will get better.
(B) That’s just life.
(C) Well, I can’t help you.
(D) Maybe you should just stay sad.
8. Mark: What do you think of my new haircut?
Jenny: ___ (To compliment)
(A) It looks amazing on you!
(B) I don’t like it at all.
(C) It’s the worst haircut I’ve seen.
(D) You should change it.
Answers
Forms & Functions Exercise – Set 1
1. (B) Don’t worry, you did your best. (To comfort)
2. (C) Yes, I would love to! (To accept an invitation)
3. (A) I understand, I will do it. (To agree)
4. (B) Just stay calm and do your best! (To encourage)
5. (A) I’m sorry, but I can’t lend you any. (To decline politely)
6. (A) It looks amazing on you! (To compliment)
7. (B) Oh no, I hope you get better soon! (To express concern)
8. (A) I don’t think so. Phones are very useful. (To disagree)
Forms & Functions Exercise – Set 2
1. (B) Oh no! That must be frustrating. (To express sympathy)
2. (A) That sounds amazing! I hope you have a great time! (To express enthusiasm)
3. (B) No, thank you. Everything was delicious. (To refuse politely)
4. (C) Don’t give up! You’ll pass next time. (To encourage)
5. (B) You can stay a little longer if you’d like. (To invite someone to stay)
6. (B) Of course! Let me help you. (To offer help)
7. (B) Thank you! I worked really hard on it. (To accept praise)
8. (B) I’m sorry for the inconvenience. Would you like a replacement? (To apologize)
Forms & Functions Exercise – Set 3
1. (B) Sorry, I already have plans. Maybe next time! (To decline an invitation politely)
2. (A) I hope your dog gets better soon. (To express concern)
3. (B) Thank you very much! (To express gratitude)
4. (B) Okay, I will have it ready by then. (To agree)
5. (B) Sure! Walk two blocks and turn left. (To give directions)
6. (B) I’ll do it later, if that’s okay. (To refuse politely)
7. (A) Don’t worry, things will get better. (To comfort)
8. (A) It looks amazing on you! (To compliment)
