Differences In Nature And Functions Within Informal/Formal Discourse

Question 1

How does context effect our language use?

Answer 1

The context in which we use language affects the language we choose to use

Question 2

Give an example of context

Answer 2

You may slip into an informal register telling jokes with your mates, and you may adopt a more formal register when presenting a lecture to an audience

Question 3

Give an example of how language can adopt more then one function at a time

Answer 3

’ genetically modified food ‘ article may give informations and opinions at the same time