Consider the following sentence from the story “The Best Investment

Consider the following sentence from the story “The Best Investment I Ever Made”:“Excuse me, doctor, I wonder if I might introduce myself.”This is a very formal way of introducing oneself.Can you complete the following table with formal and informal expressions wherever necessary?Language functionFormalInformalMaking a requestI would like to have a word with you.Offering helpI’ll help you.Giving adviceYou’d better consult a doctor.Consult a doctor today.Asking for permissionCan I have a pen?Asking for directionGiving optionsAgreeingDisagreeing

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Language Function	Formal	Informal
Making a request	I would like to have a word with you.	I want to talk to you.
Offering help	May I help you?	’ll help you.
Giving advice	You’d better consult a doctor.	Consult a doctor today.
Asking for direction	Would you mind telling me how to get to the railway station?	How can I get to the railway station?
Giving options	You may choose this or that.	Take what you like.
Agreeing	I do agree with you.	I quite agree.
Disagreeing	I beg to differ on this.	I don’t agree here.