Functional Grammar Overview

<p>It influences word choice and structure based on social situations. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It aids in understanding real-life language use. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Influencing others and forming relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chop the onions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Language choice is adapted based on cultural and situational factors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The topic or subject of the communication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reflects the formality of the relationship between speakers. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sending a formal email to a professor. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Request for an extension. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meaning and context (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It uses real-world examples for teaching. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Formal written communication. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The passive voice is used. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explaining a scientific concept. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Informing about staying late (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It defines the audience's role and relationship to the speaker. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The relationship between participants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The effective use of language in real-life situations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It helps adapt language to different situations. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Polite and respectful (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Past tense (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By analyzing texts for meaning and tone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Why the text means what it does (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The style of expression used (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analyzing the text's production influenced by culture and history (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rhythm and repetition in the delivery (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>How the text affects its audience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It reflects the norms and values of the era (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Measures (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To standardize language use in formal writing and speech (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This is between you and me. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It discourages their use to avoid confusion. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To write clearly is important. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is rigid and does not account for language evolution. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It generally leads to a better impression in formal settings. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides uniform rules for communication. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I can’t do anything. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>This agreement is entered into by... (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spoken language includes contractions and is more informal. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>As a philosopher, to interpret its moral lessons. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure clarity and fit the context. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hey, how’s it going? (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Its emotional impact. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They adapt to fit their purpose and audience. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>I will confirm our meeting time. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A way to view language as a tool for communication, focusing on how we use language in different contexts to achieve purposes.

How our language use depends on the situation, culture, relationships, and intended outcome.

Describing experiences, actions, and ideas (what's happening).

Language used for communication and establishing relationships, expressing opinions, influencing others.

Organizing information for clarity and meaning across an entire text.

A grammatical approach focusing heavily on grammar rules.

Functional Grammar looks at language as a way of communicating in a structured manner, dependent on context.

A piece of writing or conversation, including, but not limited to, an email, letter, story.

The topic or subject matter being discussed. It determines the vocabulary and style of the message.

The relationship between the speaker and listener. This influences the formality and tone of the message.

The way a message is delivered, whether spoken or written, formal or informal.

The combination of Field, Tenor, and Mode that shapes how we communicate in different situations.

A grammatical approach that focuses on how language is used in real-world contexts to achieve specific purposes.

An approach to grammar that emphasizes rules and structures of written language, often through drills and exercises.

Analyzing language within the broader context of the entire piece of communication (paragraph, article, conversation).

Verbs that describe what someone said or wrote, like 'said,' 'told,' 'explained,' 'wrote.'

The topic or subject matter being discussed in a text.

The medium or channel of communication.

Active voice emphasizes the doer of the action. Passive voice highlights the action or object.

Functional Grammar helps us adjust our language based on the situation, like using formal language for an email and informal language for a friend.

Functional Grammar allows us to analyze texts for meaning and tone, helping us understand communication.

Traditional focuses on rules and sentence structure, while FG emphasizes function and context.

Viewing a text as something to be analyzed for its meaning and purpose. Asking questions like 'Why does this text mean what it does?' or 'Why is it valued as it is?'

Treating a text as a product of human creation, reflecting cultural or historical context. It carries meaning beyond its words.

Analyzing a speech like 'I Have a Dream' focuses on its rhythm, repetition, and how it connects with emotions and beliefs. It's powerful beyond the words themselves.

Viewing text as a tool used to communicate and achieve a specific purpose. Asking questions like 'How is this text used?' or 'What does it achieve?'

Social media posts, like tweets or Instagram captions, can reveal current trends, slang, and events. They reflect the culture of our times.

Examining how words are arranged in a sentence to understand meaning and purpose. For example, analyzing the structure of 'The government announced new measures...' reveals a formal tone.

Functional Grammar helps us understand how verbs are used effectively. Analyzing 'announced' as past tense in a news article reveals a specific communicative purpose.

Using formal words like 'measures' in a news article conveys a sense of seriousness and authority. This is about choosing the right language for the context.

The level of formality or informality of language used in a text, depending on the context and purpose.

The level of formality in language changes depending on who we're speaking to, what we're talking about, and how we're communicating.

Focusing on the text's meaning and impact on the audience, considering its overall purpose.

Examining how language choices adapt to the specific context of the text (Field, Tenor, Mode).

A set of rules that dictate how language should be used, especially in formal contexts.

To ensure clarity, professionalism, and uniformity in communication.

Using two negative words in a sentence that cancel each other out, making the meaning unclear.

Using the correct pronoun (I, me, he, she, etc.) depending on its role in the sentence.

Separating the 'to' from the verb in an infinitive phrase.

Establishing consistent rules for language use, especially in formal settings.

The inflexible nature of prescriptive rules, sometimes failing to adapt to changing language trends or informal contexts.

Arguments that prescriptive grammar can be overly rigid, ignoring language evolution and informal contexts.