Each linguistic form has a function. One function may be expressed with different forms. e.g. (Asking for permission "May I go out?" Or “Would you let me go out?” etc.) In addition, different forms may have one function. E.g. (The modal "can" has various functions) "I can lift this chair" = ability "It can rain today" = strong possibility "Can I use your telephone?" = asking for permission Functions are taught explicitly. Grammatical explanations can be given explicitly if it is believed to be useful for the acquisition of the form and function.
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Each linguistic form has a function. One function may be expressed with different forms.
e.g. (Asking for permission "May I go out?" Or “Would you let me go out?” etc.)
In addition, different forms may have one function.
E.g. (The modal "can" has various functions)
"I can lift this chair" = ability
"It can rain today" = strong possibility
"Can I use your telephone?" = asking for permission
Functions are taught explicitly. Grammatical explanations can be given explicitly if it is believed to be useful for the acquisition of the form and function.
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