Match each utterance with its conversational function.
Choose the correct function from the list for each question.
1
Asking for an opinion
2
Delaying / gaining thinking time
3
Presenting a number of arguments
4
Giving an opinion
5
Agreeing
6
Disagreeing
7
Countering
8
Making a logical argument
9
Asking for clarification
10
Expressing solutions and alternatives
11
Making suggestions
12
Complaining
13
Apologising
1.
“I’m sorry, but there’s a problem with the way some graffiti is being removed. Good murals are sometimes painted over along with the unwanted graffiti.”
2.
“What do you think about the argument that some graffiti should be regarded as a form of art?”
3.
“One alternative would be to provide designated walls where artists could create large-scale murals legally.”
4.
“I’m not sure I agree with that. The fact that something is artistic doesn’t necessarily give someone the right to paint it on another person’s property.”
5.
“What exactly do you mean by ‘street art’? Are you including all forms of graffiti?”
6.
“Personally, I think there is a clear difference between a commissioned mural and unauthorised graffiti.”
7.
“Why don’t we invite some local artists and residents to discuss how unused walls could be used?”
8.
“That’s an interesting question. I suppose it depends on what kind of graffiti we’re talking about.”
9.
“If councils provide suitable legal spaces for street artists, there may be less incentive for people to paint illegally on private buildings.”
10.
“I agree that some graffiti can be genuinely creative and can make an otherwise unattractive place more interesting.”
11.
“There are several issues to consider: the appearance of the area, damage to private property, freedom of artistic expression and the cost of removing unwanted graffiti.”
12.
“That may be true, but some neglected walls have been transformed by high-quality street art.”
13.
“I do apologise. I didn’t realise that the mural had been commissioned by the local community before I criticised it.”