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August 31, 2020

Congratulating Someone (KD 3.2 & 4.2)

Kompetensi Dasar:
3.2Menganalisis fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan teks interaksi interpersonal lisan dan tulis yang melibatkan tindakan memberikan ucapan selamat bersayap (extended), dan responnya, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya.
4.2Menyusun teks interaksi interpersonal lisan dan tulis sederhana yang melibatkan tindakan memberikan ucapan selamat bersayap (extended), dan responnya dengan memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan yang benar dan sesuai konteks.
T
he social function of congratulatory expressions is to show others that we care about their achievements, graduations, and other important events in their lives. Congratulations can make people feel special and add to the height of their happiness.

These are some examples of congratulatory expressions.

Congratulating someone on their success / achievement:
Congratulating Someone
  • Fantastic! Congratulations on your success!
  • Your hard work and determination have paid off. Congratulations!
  • Well done! What a great accomplishment! Congratulations!
  • Congrats! Above and beyond. No one deserves this more.
  • Kudos! No one else measures up! Congrats!
  • Congratulations! You did it! Great work!
  • Congrats! You totally nailed it! Great job!
  • What else could I say after your remarkable achievement? Congratulations!
Congratulating someone on their birthday:
  • Happy birthday! Many happy returns of the day
  • Happy birthday. Wish you all the best.
  • Wish you a happy birthday. Have a great time, with memories to last you throughout the whole year.
  • Have a wonderful birthday! Hope your birthday is filled with fun and happiness.
Congratulating someone on their graduation:
  • Congrats! You graduated!
  • Congratulations on achieving such a significant milestone!
  • We are so proud of you! You’ll always remember the day you graduated, and so will we. Congratulations!
Congratulations on a new born baby:
  • Congrats! May your marriage be filled with more love, laughter, and memories than you ever imagined.
  • Hello, Baby! You are so welcomed to the world! Congrats!
  • I am so excited to hear that you're having a baby! Congratulations!
  • BABY. What a precious word! So happy for you!
Congratulations on someone's wedding / engagement:
  • Congrats! Happy New Home! May it be a haven of peace and a place of joy.
  • Congratulations! May your love sparkle and fizz for years to come!
  • Happy New Home! May the walls ring with love and laughter!
  • I heard the big news that you're engaged! How wonderful!
Congratulations on someone's new job / promotion:
  • Congratulations on your promotion!
  • It was great to hear about your new job. Congratulations!
  • Way to go! Congratulations on your new job. I knew you could do it!
  • We have just heard about your promotion. You deserve it! Congrats!
Responding to congratulations:
  • Thanks.
  • It's nice of you to say so.
  • How kind of you to say so.
EXERCISE
A. Complete the following short dialogues
  1. Yani: I've just got married, Fira!
    Fira: ....
    Yani: ....
  2. Aunt Mira: I heard that you got the highest score in the English final exam.
    Adi: Yes, that's right, Auntie.
    Aunt Mira: ....
    Adi: ....
  3. Kayla: Good news! I won the speech contest.
    Dinda: ....
    Kayla: ....
  4. Mita: Thank God. I've found a job.
    Rama....
    Mita: ....
  5. Ali: I just won the first prize from a quiz.
    Nana: ....
    Ali: ....
  6. Angga: I've got a good mark in my Math test, Mom.
    Mom: ....
    Angga: ....
  7. Sonia: Dad, I got an admission to the university.
    Mr. Alex: ....
    Sonia: ....
  8. Dio: Guys, here are some cakes for us.
    Rama: Woow! Is it somebody's birthday today?
    Dio: Well, don't you know that it is Bayu's birthday today?
    Ali: ....
    Herman: ....
    Tony: ....
    Bayu: Thank you very much, Guys. ....
  9. Rita: Listen, Class! I have good news. Miss Rika has been honored with the "Teacher of the Year" title. Right, Maam?
    Vina: Wow! ....
    Lia: ....
    Miss Rika: ....
  10. Jamal: How was your TOEIC test, Eka? Have you got the result?
    Eka: Yes, thank God I got 715.
    Jamal: That's .... ....
    Eka: ....
B. Write a suitable and appropriate congratulation for the following situations.
  1. Your friend has received a scholarship to study abroad.
  2. Your brother has received an award for his painting.
  3. Your teacher has been honoured with the "Model Teacher" title.
  4. Your friend has got the highest grade in English National Test.
  5. Your friend has successfully became a finalist of a singing contest.
Sources:
  • https://www.greetingsisland.com/blog/50-congratulations-wishes-quotes/
  • https://www.wikihow.com/Congratulate-Someone
  • Picture by Clipart Library (http://clipart-library.com/humorous-congratulations-cliparts.html)

May 02, 2020

6 Kesalahan Berbahasa Inggris Dalam Materi Asking And Giving Opinions

S
aat mempelajari materi "Asking and Giving Opinions" dalam mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris, seringkali siswa harus melakukan unjuk kerja seperti membuat dialog bahasa Inggris dan mempraktekkannya di depan kelas. Meskipun telah mendapat pembekalan berupa ungkapan-ungkapan untuk menanyakan atau meminta pendapat (asking for opinions), mengeluarkan pendapat (giving opinions), serta menyetujui dan tidak menyetujui pendapat (agreeing and disagreeing with opinions), siswa masih sering membuat kesalahan dalam menggunakan ungkapan-ungkapan tersebut.

Berikut ini beberapa macam kesalahan yang sangat sering dilakukan siswa dalam mempraktekkan materi "Asking And Giving Opinions".

  1. Menggunakan frase "according to me" atau "according to my opinion" untuk mengungkapkan pendapat pribadi.

    Dalam bahasa Indonesia, frase "menurut saya" dan "menurut pendapat saya" adalah ungkapan yang umum digunakan untuk mengutarakan pendapat. Akan tetapi, jika frase tersebut diterjemahkan secara serampangan tanpa memperhatikan kaidah penggunaan kata dalam bahasa Inggris, terjemahan yang didapat seringkali adalah "according to me", atau "according to my opinion".

    Padahal penggunaan "according to me" untuk mengutarakan pendapat pribadi adalah kurang tepat, karena penggunaan "according to ..." yang benar adalah untuk mengutip pendapat, kondisi, atau pernyataan orang lain, atau mengutip suatu peraturan tertentu, dan bukan pendapat pribadi orang yang berbicara. Contoh-contoh kalimat dengan penggunaan "according to me" yang benar adalah:

    • According to the travel agency, the bus will arrive at the destination on 8 P.M. this evening.
      As stated by the travel agency, the bus will arrive at the destination on 8 P.M. this evening.
    • According to the new regulation, legal requirements will be required for exports of wood products.
      In conformity with the new regulations, legal requirements will be required for exports of wood products.
    • Everyone worked hard according to their ability.
      Everyone worked hard depending on their ability.

    Untuk mengutarakan pendapat, terjemahan bahasa Inggris yang tepat untuk frase "menurut saya" atau "menurut pendapat saya" adalah in my opinion, in my point of view, as for me. (Lihat materi "Asking And Giving Opinions").

  2. Menggunakan kalimat "I am agree", atau "I am not agree" untuk mengungkapkan setuju atau tidak setuju.

    Agree adalah termasuk kata kerja yang berkaitan dengan aktifitas mental dan harus menggunakan bentuk simple, bukan bentuk continuous. Penggunaannya tidak membutuhkan auxiliary verb "be" atau "to be", seperti "am", "is", atau "are". Jadi cukup kata kerja "agree" dalam bentuk simple saja. (Lihat materi Simple Present Tense: Bentuk, Penggunaan, & Latihan Soal)

    Karena itu, kalimat yang tepat seharusnya adalah, "I agree" untuk mengungkapan kesetujuan, atau "I don't agree" untuk mengungkapkan ketidaksetujuan terhadap suatu pendapat.

  3. Menggunakan kalimat "I am believe", atau "I am not believe" untuk mengungkapkan keyakinan atau ketidakyakinan terhadap suatu pendapat.

    Sama dengan penjelasan nomer 2, believe adalah termasuk kata kerja yang berkaitan dengan aktifitas mental dan tidak membutuhkan auxiliary verb "be" atau "to be".

    Karena itu, kalimat yang tepat seharusnya adalah, "I believe" untuk mengungkapan keyakinan, atau "I don't believe" untuk mengungkapkan ketidakyakinan.

  4. Menggunakan kalimat "Are you agree?", "Are you believe that ...?", atau "What are you thinking about ...?" untuk menanyakan pendapat.

    Masih sama dengan penjelasan nomer 2, agree, believe, dan think jika bermakna memiliki pendapat tidak membutuhkan auxiliary verb "be" atau "to be", seperti "am", "is", atau "are". Jadi cukup kata kerja dalam bentuk simple.

    Karena itu, kalimat yang tepat untuk menanyakan pendapat seharusnya adalah, "Do you agree", "Do you believe", dan "What do you think about ...?".

    Di sini, penggunaan kata kerja "think" berarti "berpendapat", bukan "sedang memikirkan". Jika "think" bermakna "sedang memikirkan", maka penggunaan kalimat "What are you thinking about?" sudah tepat, yang berarti "Apa yang sedang kamu pikirkan?

  5. Menggunakan kalimat "I couldn't agree more" atau "I can't agree more" untuk menyatakan tidak setuju.

    Makna yang tepat dari kalimat "I couldn't agree more" atau "I can't agree more" adalah "saya (sangat) setuju". Jelas bahwa penggunaannya adalah untuk mengungkapkan kesetujuan terhadap suatu pendapat, bukan ketidaksetujuan.

    Kesalahan Berbahasa Inggris Dalam Materi Asking And Giving Opinions
  6. Menggunakan kalimat "I agree to you" untuk menyatakan setuju terhadap pendapat seseorang.
    Makna yang sebenarnya dari frase "agree to" adalah "memberikan persetujuan terhadap sesuatu" atau "setuju untuk melakukan sesuatu". Contoh:
    • The principal has agreed to our proposed plans.
    • He agreed to consult his doctor for the symptoms.
    Jika maksudnya adalah untuk mengungkapkan kesetujuan terhadap pendapat seseorang, maka frase yang lebih tepat digunakan adalah "agree with". Jadi kalimat yang benar seharusnya "I agree with you".
Itulah 6 daftar kesalahan berbahasa Inggris yang sering terjadi dalam pembelajaran materi "Asking And Giving Opinions". Untuk lebih jauh mempelajari materi "Asking And Giving Opinions", baca juga beberapa materi pada tautan di bawah ini. Semoga bermanfaat.
Asking And Giving Opinions
English Dialogue: Talking About Feelings & Opinions

April 26, 2020

Asking And Giving Opinions

W
hat is an opinion? An opinion is a view or judgment formed about something, which is not necessarily based on fact or knowledge. In our daily life, especially in our interactions with other people, there are times when we have to talk about opinions, that is to tell, ask, agree, or disagree with other people's opinions.

Asking And Giving Opinions

Do you understand what expressions are commonly used in sharing opinions? Well, in this material, we are going to learn some of the most common English expressions used in giving, asking, agreeing, and disagreeing with an opinion.

I. Asking and giving opinions
Expressions used in asking and giving opinions
Asking about OpinionsGiving Opinions
What do you think of ...?I think / feel (that) ....
What is your opinion on/about ...?I strongly believe (that) ....
How do you feel about ...?Well, as far as I’m concerned ....
What are your feelings about ...?I’m convinced / sure / positive that ....
What do you like from ...?In my opinion ....
Tell me what you think of ....It seems to me that ....
How do you like ...?Well, to my mind ....
What’s your idea about ...?In my point of view, ....
Why do you say that?Well, if you ask me, ....
Do you agree with / that ...?I have no doubt that ....
II. Agreeing and disagreeing with opinions
Expressions used in agreeing and disagreeing with opinions
AgreeingDisagreeing
Exactly / certainly.I disagree / don’t agree (with you).
I think / suppose so.I see your point, but ....
I agree (with you).Do you think so?
You’re (absolutely) right.I don’t think / suppose so.
That’s true.You must be mistaken.
That’s exactly what I think.Oh, surely not. It's not the same thing at all.
I’m with you.It’s not right. / It’s wrong.
I'm on your side.Yes, but on the other hand, ....
I'll give you that.As for me, I would rather ....
I can’t / couldn’t agree more.We must agree to disagree.
III. Sample dialogues about asking and giving opinions
A. Dialogue 1: Talking about a talented person
Rena:Did you see Ali's performance last night?
Udin:Yes, I did. What do you think of it?
Rena:It was fabulous! I never thought he has such a great talent in music.
Udin:I agree with you. It was one his best performance.
Rena:I'm sure that if he keeps practicing and practicing, he will be a great musician some day.
Udin:That's exactly what I think, Rena.
B. Dialogue 2: Talking about health
Santi:Have you heard the news? The government has urged members of the public to wear a mask to prevent Covid-19 infection.
Julia:Yes, I've heard about that. What's your opinion? Should we really wear a mask?
Santi:Well, there are controversies about it. But, I would rather wear one than wear nothing.
Julia:Well, let's think about it. I'm sure that if everyone starts wearing masks it will create a shortage of masks for health care workers who need masks more desperately than we do.
Santi:I see your point, but we don't have to wear a clinical mask, do we? We can wear a cloth mask for protection, instead.
Julia:I agree with you on this. Clinical masks should be worn only when someone has flu or cough, or they are exposed directly to sick persons.
Santi:That's what I wear when I go out. Cloth mask will do for protection.
Julia:By the way, I have another question. Do you think wearing a mask is really effective in protecting us from Covid-19 infection?
Santi:Well, that's still debatable. As for me, wearing a protection is much better and safer than wearing nothing at all, especially in the midst of this outbreak.
C. Dialogue 3: Talking about clothes
Raisa:What do you think I should wear to Dea's birthday party?
Ima:In my opinion, any dress will do. I know you have quite a lot of party dresses.
Raisa:Yes, but I don't want to be seen wearing the same dress in a party.
Ima:I see, but Dea and her friends have never seen all of your dresses, right?
Raisa:You're right. Then, I'll wear the green dress that I wore in my cousin's engagement party.
Ima:That'll be fine. I don't think you can afford buying a new dress every time you are invited to a party.
Raisa:That's true, Ima.
Exercise
A. Do you know what these sentences imply?
The sentences below are taken from the sample dialogues above. Identify their meaning by choosing the correct options; A, B, C, or D.
  1. What do you think of it?
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  2. I agree with you. It was one his best performance.
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  3. I'm sure that if he keeps practicing and practicing, he will be a great musician some day.
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  4. That's exactly what I think.
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  5. What's your opinion? Should we really wear a mask?
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  6. But personally, I would rather wear one than wear nothing.
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  7. I see your point, but we don't have to wear a clinical mask, do we?
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  8. As for me, wearing a protection is much better and safer than wearing nothing at all, especially in the midst of this outbreak.
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  9. What do you think I should wear to Dea's birthday party?
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
  10. I see, but Dea and her friends have never seen all of your dresses, right?
    1. Asking for an opinion
    2. Giving an opinion
    3. Agreeing with an opinion
    4. Disagreeing with an opinion
B. Complete these dialogues.
Complete the dialogues below by filling each blank underlined space with the best phrase or sentence on the right.
Dialogue 1
Yana:...(1)... about Indonesian movies?In my opinion
Maya:...(2)..., some of them are good, but some are not worth-seeing.I see
Yana:...(3)...?What do you mean
Maya:Some films are made seriously by reputable and experienced producers, while some are made just to be a flash in the pan.What do you think
Yana:...(4).... What kind of films do you like?
Maya:Thrillers and dramas. I like the film that bases its story line on common people's every day life, yet emotionally capturing or thrilling.
Dialogue 2
Cita:Look! Our school walls have been repainted. It looks fresh now. ...(5)...?We must agree to disagree
Rika:...(6)... that the old color is nicer.I disagree with you
Cita:Are you kidding? The newly painted wall and the flowers look wonderful together.What do you think
Rika:...(7).... To me, it’s the worst color combination our school has ever had.It seems to me
Cita:...(8)... this time.
Dialogue 3
Nadia:Dina, that's a red rose, isn't it?I can't agree more
Dina:Yes, it is. And look at that yellow one. Isn't that magnificent?as for me
Nadia:Well, ...(9)..., I would rather have the red one. I'm not really keen on yellow roses. Do you have a garden, Dina?
Dina:Yes, I do. It's small, but it's fun to take care of flowers in our spare time.
Nadia:...(10).... Flowers can be very refreshing.
C. What is your opinion on these issues?
Do you agree with the following issues, or do you disagree? Write your opinion and reason(s).
  1. Members of the public must wear masks in order to prevent and stop the spread of Covid-19.
  2. Strict lockdown such as in India should be applied to stop the spread of Covid-19.
  3. Clinical masks should be worn only by health workers and sick people.
  4. People always want something more or something different, and are never satisfied with what they have.
  5. Students should not bring mobile phones to school.
  6. National Test (UN) is important as a benchmark of national education.
  7. Students playing Tik-Tok during school hours must be punished.
  8. Social media profiles should be considered in new workers recruitment.
  9. School education must be free of charge.
  10. School uniform should be deleted.
Questions? Just drop a few lines in the comment section below.
For another example of a dialogue about feelings and opinions, just click the link below.
English Dialogue: Talking About Feelings & Opinions
6 Kesalahan Berbahasa Inggris Dalam Materi Asking And Giving Opinions
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March 21, 2020

English Dialogue: Talking About Feelings & Opinions

A. Read and practice this dialogue.
Hadi:Hello, Margaret!
Margaret:Hello, Hadi! You don't seem very happy today. What's the matter?
Hadi:I don't feel very happy.
Margaret:Why don't you feel happy?
Hadi:Because I'm thinking of my exam tomorrow.
Margaret:Oh! Don't you like exams?
Hadi:No, I don't.
Margaret:Do you think you will pass?
Hadi:Well, I want to pass, of course, but I think I will fail.
Margaret:Oh no, Hadi! You always work very hard, and I'm sure you know your work very well.
Hadi:But I don't, Margaret! I don't remember it now!
Margaret:Well, perhaps you will remember it tomorrow.
Hadi:Yes, perhaps.
Margaret:What does your exam consist of, Hadi?
Hadi:It consists of a written paper, and an oral exam.
Margaret:Well, good luck to you!
Hadi:Thank you, Margaret.
The following day, Margaret meets Hadi after his exam.
Margaret:Hello, Hadi!
Hadi:Hello, Margaret!
Margaret:Well! You seem different today. You seem happy again.
Hadi:Oh yes, Margaret. I feel very happy!
Margaret:The exam - ?
Hadi:Oh, I think that perhaps I will pass.
Margaret:That's wonderful, Hadi!
Hadi:Margaret, your exam is this afternoon. How do you feel? Do you feel confident?
Margaret:No, I don't.
Hadi:Oh, I don't believe you, Margaret! I feel that you will pass.
Margaret:I hope so, Hadi.
Hadi:Well, good luck, Margaret!
Margaret:Thank you!
(Adapted from: Radio Australia: English For You, Lesson no. 14)
Exercise
Answer the following questions.
English Dialogue - Talking About Feelings & Opinions
  1. What is the topic of the above conversation?
  2. Where does the conversation probably take place?
  3. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?
  4. At first, how does Hadi feel about his exam? Why?
  5. What does Margaret say about it? Why?
  6. How does Hadi seem on the following day? Why?
  7. How does Margaret feel about her exam?
  8. What does Hadi say about it?
  9. Please rewrite the sentences that express doubt or uncertainty.
  10. Please rewrite the sentences that express confidence and hope.
  11. In Simple Present Tense: Form, Uses, & Exercise, we have learnt about the verbs that cannot be used in continuous tenses. Can you find them in the above dialogue? Please rewrite them.
Baca Simple Present Tense: Bentuk, Penggunaan, & Soal Latihan
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January 09, 2020

Talking about Future Plans and Predictions in English

Talking about Plans and Predictions
Asking About PlansHiding Plans
What is your plan?
What are you going to do ...?
What do you intend to do ...?
What are you planning to do ...?		I’ve got a particular plan.
I can’t tell you now.
You’ll see (later).
Let’s wait and see.
Stating PlansPredicting
My plan is ....
I’m going to ....
I intend to ....
I’m planning to ....		Do you think ... will ...?
...will ..., I expect.
You will ....
It’s going to ....
Note:
The Difference between "WILL" and "BE GOING TO".
  • “Will” is often used to express an unplanned and spontaneous decision.
  • “Will” is usually used to indicate a future event or action with little certainty.
  • “Be going to” is used to express something that is planned in the future.
  • “Be going to” is also used to express something that is going to happen in the near future, or it is almost certain to happen.
See also Contrasting Future Forms: "Be Going To" VS "Will" and Perbedaan Penggunaan Bentuk WILL dengan BE GOING TO
Dialogue: Discussing Plans
How to Talk about Plans and Predictions in English
Two friends are talking about their plans for the weekend.

Lina: What are you going to do this weekend, Yeni?
Yeni: I’ve got a particular plan.
Lina: What is it?
Yeni: Sorry, I can’t tell you now. You’ll see.
Lina: C’mon. What are you planning to do this weekend?
Yeni: Let’s wait and see, I told you. What about you? What’s your plan?
Lina: I think I will watch ‘Rumah Angker’. You know, that horror film.
Yeni: Well, I would watch another movie if I were you.
Lina: Really? But I like horror movies. They’re thrilling.
Yeni: Thrilling? It’s just not worth-seeing.
Lina: Why do you say so?
Yeni: I just don’t see the point of drowning ourselves in the movies about mystics and superstition when we are supposed to be more logical in this era of internet and technology.
Lina: Hey, do you think all movies should be logical? Besides, horror movies are becoming more and more popular each day.
Yeni: That's it. When a movie becomes a hit, a dozen movies with the same genre will follow. Movie producers will keep stuffing viewers with similar movies because they think people like them.
Lina: When a movie becomes popular, it means people like it. What’s wrong with that?
Yeni: Well, film makers will follow the trend. They will tend to make similar movies, very often without paying attention to quality. It will be full of ‘a flash in the pan’.
Lina: What did you say? ‘Something’ in the pan?
Yeni: A flash in the pan, something which enjoys popularity for a short time.
Lina: That’s new for me. Now, you haven't told me about your plan. What do you intend to do this weekend?
Yeni: Make a guess.
Lina: You will go swimming, I expect. You like swimming, right?
Yeni: Not this weekend. Maybe next.
Lina: You will go out of town, I suppose.
Yeni: No. This weekend is my dad's birthday, and we’re planning to give him a surprise party.
Lina: A surprise party? It must be fun.
Yeni: Certainly. I am looking forward to it.
Exercise
Answer these questions.
  1. What is the topic of the conversation?
  2. What is the most probable relationship between the speakers?
  3. What is Lina's plan for the weekend? And what is Yeni's?
  4. What does Yeni think about Lina's plan?
  5. Rewrite the sentences that indicate the speakers' plan.
  6. Rewrite the sentences that indicate the speakers' prediction or guess.
Also read:
Contrasting Future Forms: "Be Going To" VS "Will"
Perbedaan Penggunaan Bentuk WILL dengan BE GOING TO
Dialogue: Making Predictions with Future Continuous Tense
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October 16, 2019

Offering and Asking for a Favor or Help

Common polite expressions used when we ask for a favor and offer some help
Offering HelpAsking for a Favor / HelpResponses
Can I ... + Verb 1?
Let me ... + Verb 1.
What can I do for you?
Can I help you?
Let me help you.
Let me give you a lift.
Can I do something for you?
Do you want something to ...?
Shall I get you to ...?		Can/could/will/would you ... + Verb 1?
Would you mind ... verb-ing?
Can you help me?
Can you hold this rabbit?
Would you mind helping me with my homework?		Accepting
Sure.
Certainly.
Of course.
With pleasure.
Refusing
No, thanks. I can do it myself.
I’m sorry. I can’t ....
Learn how to make polite requests using "Can you", "Could you", "Will you", "Would you", and imperative sentences HERE
Dialogue 1
Vera: Hey, Ary. You look busy. What are you doing?
Ary: Well, I want to separate my hamsters. They fight all the time.
Vera: How can I help you?
Ary: Well, please hold this hamster. I’ll take the other one out. He’s very naughty.
Vera: Are you sure it won't bite me?
Ary: Don't worry. It's quite tame. The other one isn't.
Vera: Wow. It's so cute.
Ary: Alright. It’s done. Thanks for the help.
Vera: My pleasure. I think they’re very hungry. What do you give them?
Ary: I give them carrots, cabbages and many other kinds of vegetable. By the way, where are you going?
Vera: Well, actually I’m here because I need your help.
Ary: What is it? I’ll be happy to help.
Vera: It’s the mathematics assignment from Mr. Gatot. I think it’s rather complicated.
Ary: Alright. Let's go in. I hope I can help you.
"Would you mind ..." is different from "Would you like ...?"
Find out the difference HERE
Dialogue 2
Offering and Asking for a Favor

Romi: Would you mind helping me, Edo?
Edo: I'd be glad to, Romi. What do you want me to do?
Romi: Help me hang up this picture. Hold it straight while I put in the nail.
Edo: I'd be glad to.
Romi: Hand me the hammer. Give me one of those nails, too, please.
Edo: Here you are.
Romi: There. How does it look? Tell me if I have it straight.
Edo: Yes, it's straight, but it's upside down.

Exercise
  1. Answer these questions by referring to Dialogue 1
    1. Where does the dialogue probably take place?
    2. What does Ary want to do?
    3. What does Ary want Vera to do?
    4. What does Vera want Ary to do?
    5. Can Ary help her?
    6. What will probably happen after the dialogue?
  2. Answer these questions by referring to Dialogue 2
    1. Where does the dialogue probably take place?
    2. What is Romi doing?
    3. What does Romi want Edo to do?
    4. What happens in the end?
    5. What will they probably do after the dialogue?
  3. Change the following to questions used when we ask for someone's favor.
    1. I want you to get the broken printer repaired.
    2. I want you to turn the lights off.
    3. I want you to submit the proposal tomorrow morning.
    4. I want you to get the reports ready.
    5. I want you to help me lift this box.
Learn how to make "Imperative Sentences and Polite Requests in English" HERE
Do you know the difference between "Would you like" and "Do you like"? Read HERE

April 25, 2019

How to Express and Respond to an Invitation

How to Express and Respond to an Invitation
W
hen we want to request the presence or participation of someone, especially to request them to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something, we need to make an invitation. Invitations, spoken or written, must be made in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way. Here, we will learn about some of the most common English expressions used when someone wants to make and respond to an invitation politely. Please notice the form of the verbs used in different expressions.

What do you say if you want to make an invitation?

Making an Invitation
I would like
We would like you		to invite you to my birthday party.
to join us.
to go with us.
Would you like
Do you want		to take a nice walk?
to join us?
to go with us?
to see a film tonight?
How about
What about
Do you feel like		taking a nice walk?
joining us?
going with us?
seeing a film tonight?
Shall we
Will you
Would you
Why don't we
eat out tonight?
come to my party?
Let'stake an afternoon walk.
How about
What about
Would you like		a nice walk?
a cup of coffee?
some cold drink?

What do you say if you want to respond to an invitation?

Accepting an InvitationRefusing an Invitation
That’s great.
That’s alright.
That’s a good idea.
OK. I will.		I’d love to, but I'm afraid I can’t.
I’m sorry I can’t.
Well, I’d rather not go out in this weather.
Thanks for inviting, but I really have to study.
Exercise
Now read and practice the dialogues below and answer the questions.

A. Dialogue 1

Lydia: What about going to the beach this weekend?
Ann: That’s a good idea, I’d love to. How are we going there?
Lydia: By motorcycle. I think it will be nice.
Ann: And what about our meals?
Lydia: We can have lunch at a restaurant there.
Ann: What time are we going?
Lydia: What about eight? I'll pick you up.
Ann: Alright. See you.
Questions:
  1. Please copy the sentence(s) expressing an invitation in the above dialogue.
  2. Who has the idea of going to the beach?
  3. What does she say to express her invitation?
  4. Does the other speaker accept the invitation? What does she say?
  5. How are they going to the beach?

B. Dialogue 2

Jimmy: We’re going to a basketball game on Sunday and we’ve got an extra ticket. Would you like to join us?
Aldo: That sounds nice, but I’m sorry, I can’t. I have a mathematics test on Monday. I have to study. Thanks for inviting me, though.
Jimmy: Are you sure? Sharon’s going to go too.
Aldo: Oh, how’s Sharon doing?
Jimmy: She’s doing fine. She has a new car.
Aldo: Well, I really can’t go, but say hi to her for me, OK?
Jimmy: O.K. I will.
Questions:
  1. Please copy the sentence(s) expressing an invitation in the above dialogue.
  2. What does Jimmy offer Aldo to do?
  3. Does Aldo agree to go?
  4. What does Aldo say to respond to the invitation?
  5. What is his excuse?
  6. Do you think he refuses the invitation politely?

C. Dialogue 3

Nia: Rita, how are you going to spend this weekend tomorrow?
Rita: I have no idea. I’ll probably just stay at home, as usual.
Nia: Well, Alya and I are planning to go to the beach. Would you like to join us?
Rita: That sounds great. What time?
Alya: What about 8 a.m.?
Rita: I think that's too early. What about 9?
Alya: Alright. We’ll pick you up at 9. See you, Rita.
Rita: Alright. See you.
Questions:
  1. Please copy the sentence(s) expressing an invitation in the above dialogue.
  2. What invitation does Alya make to Rita?
  3. Does Rita accept it?
  4. What does Rita say to respond to the invitation?
  5. Where will will they meet? What time?

D. Role Play

Now let’s practice what you have learnt about spoken invitations. Construct a short dialogue in which you invite a friend to do the following:
  1. Have lunch at the Mc Donald’s
  2. Go shopping in the mall
  3. Take a walk in the park
  4. Go fishing
  5. Go to the cinema

September 28, 2012

Exercise: Asking For, Giving, and Responding to Advice and Suggestions

A. Choose the best answer to each question.
Conversation 1:
Woman: "... to the party tonight?"
Man: "You’d better wear the dress that you wore to the prom last month. It looks wonderful on you."
  1. The best phrase to complete the first sentence in the above dialogue is ....
    1. What are you going to wear.
      2. Exercise - Asking For, Giving, and Responding to an Advice or Suggestion
    2. Can I recommend something to wear
    3. Do you have something to wear
    4. What do you think I should wear
    5. Which dress could you wear
  2. In the above dialogue, the woman ....
    1. asks the man for a suggestion
    2. agrees with the man’s suggestion
    3. gives the man a suggestion
    4. disagrees with the man’s suggestion
    5. asks the man about his party
  3. By saying "You’d better wear the dress that you wore to the prom last month", the man ....
    1. asks the woman for a suggestion
    2. agrees with the woman’s suggestion
    3. gives the woman a suggestion
    4. disagrees with the woman’s suggestion
    5. invites the woman to a party
Conversation 2:
Woman: "I’d like to ... about my soup. There’s a fly in it."
Man: "We are terribly sorry for that, madam. We’ll replace it with a new one."
  1. The best word to complete the first sentence in the above dialogue is ....
    1. regret
    2. apologize
    3. consider
    4. reject
    5. complain
  2. In the above dialogue, the man apologizes and ....
    1. gives the woman a suggestion
    2. agrees with the woman’s suggestion
    3. offers to replace the woman's soup
    4. disagrees with the woman
    5. asks for the woman’s opinion
  3. Where does the above dialogue possibly take place?
    1. A restaurant
    2. An office
    3. The post office
    4. A bank
    5. A travel agent
Conversation 3:
Woman: "Oh, this bag is so heavy that I can hardly lift it."
Man: "...?"
Woman: "Thank you. That’s very kind of you."
  1. The best sentence to complete the above dialogue is ....
    1. Can I offer you a lift?
    2. Can you help me?
    3. Can you do me a favor?
    4. Can I give you a hand?
    5. Can I see the bag for you?
  2. In the above dialogue, the man .......
    1. asks the woman’s help
    2. offers to help the woman
    3. asks the woman to help
    4. agrees with the woman’s offer
    5. suggests the woman to help him
  3. What will the man probably do?
    1. carry the woman’s bag
    2. put the woman’s bag
    3. bring his bag to the woman
    4. make the woman’s bag lighter
    5. let the woman carry her bag
  4. Mark each of the following sentences according to its meaning, as follows:
    AS: If it means "Asking for a Suggestion"
    GS: If it means "Giving a Suggestion"
    RS: If it means "Responding to a Suggestion"

    • What should I do?
    • No, we shouldn't do that.
    • I don't think so.
    • I think you should ask for a suggestion.
    • Let's take his advice.
    • Why don't you have it repaired?
    • What do you think I should do?
    • That's a good idea.
    • Tell me what to do.
    • If I were you, I would stay at home and get some rest.
B. Complete the following sentences using below phrases.
Shall I give - How about baking - needs to be replaced
Why don't we get - should have it checked - should say
  1. Man: It is very hot here. It seems that the air conditioner isn't working.
    Woman: You're right. I think we ....
  2. Woman: My motorcycle wouldn't start. Can you help me?
    Man: Let's check. Maybe the spark plug ....
    Woman: I think so.
  3. Woman: My car is being repaired. I will probably take a bus home this evening.
    Man: ... you a lift?
    Woman: You’re very kind. Thanks.
  4. Man: You are good at English. You know a lot of vocabulary. How did you study?
    Woman: Oh, I think every time you find a new word, you ... it out loud a few times.
  5. Lita: ... some cookies today?
    Alya: That’s a great idea! Let’s prepare the ingredients.
  6. Lita: What do we need to make cookies?
    Alya: Well, flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. Oh, we also need chocolate chips.
    Lita: Great. I think we have it all in the fridge except the chocolate chips.
    Alya: ... some at the store nearby now?
    Lita: Ok, Let's go!
To review how to ask for suggestions, give suggestions, and respond to suggestions, read "Asking For, Giving, and Responding to an Advice / Suggestion"
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"Asking For, Giving, and Responding to an Advice/Suggestion"
Updated: Tue, Oct 6, 2020.

September 14, 2012

Asking For, Giving, and Responding to Advice and Suggestions

Kompetensi Dasar Bahasa Inggris Muatan Nasional:
3.13. Menganalisis fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan teks interaksi transaksional lisan dan tulis yang melibatkan tindakan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait saran dan tawaran, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya. (Perhatikan unsur kebahasaan should, can)
4.13. Menyusun teks interaksi transaksional, lisan dan tulis, pendek dan sederhana, yang melibatkan tindakan memberi dan meminta informasi terkait saran dan tawaran, dengan memperhatikan fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan unsur kebahasaan yang benar dan sesuai konteks.
Asking For, Giving, and Responding to Advice and Suggestions
I
n daily occasions, we often come across situations in which it is necessary for us to ask for and make suggestions to a family member, relative, friend, and/or colleague. People need suggestions when they have no idea of what to do. In this post, we are going to learn how to ask for a suggestion or advice, how to give a suggestion or advice, how to make a suggestion or advice, and how to respond to a suggestion or advice in English. Study the following expressions.
Expressions used to ask for and give advice and suggestions
Asking for Advice and SuggestionsGiving Advice and Suggestions
  • Do you think I ought to .........?
  • Do you have any idea about how I can ...?
  • What do you think I should .........?
  • Should I try to .........?
  • If you were in my shoes, would you .........?
  • If you were in my situation, how would you .........?
  • Can you give me some advice about ...?
  • What / how do you suggest .........?
  • What do you recommend .........?
  • Do you have any recommendations about .........?
  • Can you recommend .........?
  • (I’d say that) You’d better .........
  • If I were you, I would .........
  • If I were in your shoes, I would .........
  • If I were in your situation, I would .........
  • It would probably a good idea to .........
  • Why don’t you .........?
  • How about .........?
  • Maybe you should .........
  • I advise you to .........
  • My advice is to .........
  • I suggest that we / you .........
  • Let me suggest that we / you .........
  • I recommend that you .........
  • My recommendation is that we / you ..........
Expressions used to respond to advice and suggestions
AgreeingDisagreeing
  • I agree with you.
  • I think you're right.
  • I couldn't agree more.
  • I think so.
  • That's a good idea.
  • That's right.
  • Thanks. I'll take your advice.
  • That sounds great.
  • No, I don't think so.
  • I disagree with you.
  • That's not a good idea.
  • I understand your point, but I think ....
Exercise: Asking for, giving, and responding to suggestions
Complete the following short dialogues.
1Woman:
(asks for a suggestion)		"......... to the party tonight?"
Man:
(gives a suggestion)		"You’d better wear the dress that you wore to the prom last month. It looks good on you."
Woman:
(agrees)		".........."
2Woman:
(complains)		"I have a bad headache."
Man:
(gives a suggestion)		".........."
Woman: (agrees)"........."
3Woman:
(asks for a suggestion)		"I want to eat out this evening. .........?"
Man:
(gives a suggestion)		".........."
Woman:
(agrees)		".........."
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June 22, 2012

Exercise: How to Express Feelings, Wonder, Curiosity, and Possibility

Exercise: How to Express Feelings, Wonder, Curiosity, and Possibility
In the previous post "Expressions Related to Feelings, Wonder, Curiosity, and Possibility" we have learnt about how to express our feelings related to wonder, curiosity, and possibility. Now, let's do this exercise to see how much you have learnt about those expressions.

I. Complete the following dialogs.

  1. Your friend looks very sad. You can see that she has been crying.
    You: "You look awful. What’s the matter?"
    Your friend: "It’s Trio. I saw him walking hand in hand with a girl last night."
    You: "Are you sure it was him? ...(asking about a possibility)...."
    Your friend: "I couldn’t have been mistaken. I know him very well, and I’m sure it was him that I saw last night. ...(wondering who the girl was)...."
    You: "Take it easy, honey. ...(expressing another possibility)...."
    Your friend: "...(stating a possibility).... I certainly hope you are right."

  2. You and your sister are watching TV when there is a news break, informing that there’s just been a plane crash in the jungle of Kalimantan. A Search and Rescue team has been sent. You are talking about the possibility of survivors.
    You: "What a horrible accident! ...(wondering if the passengers survived)...."
    Your sister: "...(asking about a possibility)...."
    You: "...(stating a possibility that only few survived)...."
    Your sister: "...(wondering when the SAR team can locate them)...."

II. Choose the best answer to the following questions

  1. Man: "You look worried. Is something bothering you?"
    Woman: "Yes, I wonder why I failed the test. ...."
    Man: "Sorry to hear that. But if I were you, I would give it another try."
    1. What have you done?
    2. I’ve never failed in my life.
    3. The teacher doesn’t like me.
    4. I’m very sad to hear that.
    5. I had prepared myself for that.
  2. In the above dialog, the man asked the woman about her ....
    1. wonder
    2. possibility
    3. thoughts
    4. anger
    5. pleasure
  3. In the dialog, the woman expressed ....
    1. wonder
    2. possibility
    3. blame
    4. anger
    5. pleasure
  4. In the end, the man expressed his ....
    1. curiosity
    2. possibility
    3. sympathy
    4. condolence
    5. pleasure
  5. Man: "No way we can open this screw. Is it possible to do it another way?"
    Woman: ".... Try changing your screwdriver."
    1. Please leave it
    2. Forget it
    3. What a relief!
    4. It’s impossible.
    5. There’s a great possibility.
  6. In the above dialog, the man asked about ....
    1. wonder
    2. possibility
    3. thoughts
    4. anger
    5. pleasure
  7. In the dialog, the woman ... a possibility.
    1. stated
    2. asked
    3. blamed
    4. rejected
    5. accepted
  8. Man: "It’s not you to look as awful as you are now. ...."
    Woman: "Lucy has borrowed my dictionary but when I asked her this morning she said that she had returned it. I wonder if she told me the truth."
    Man: "Try to remember. It’s very likely that either of you forget."
    1. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
    2. Are you worried about something?
    3. What a relief!
    4. I don’t understand why you did that!
    5. I’m sorry to hear that!
  9. In the above dialog, the man asked the woman about her ....
    1. pleasure
    2. sympathy
    3. feelings
    4. anger
    5. surprise
  10. In the dialog, the woman expressed her ....
    1. pleasure
    2. sympathy
    3. possibility
    4. wishes
    5. wonder
  11. In the end, the man told the woman a ....
    1. pleasure
    2. possibility
    3. sympathy
    4. curiosity
    5. wonder
  12. Man: "This is not my jacket! ...."
    Woman: "Don’t be too suspicious. There’s a big chance that someone has mistaken."
    1. Don’t take my jacket!
    2. I wonder whose jacket it is.
    3. What a shameful act!
    4. I will take this jacket
    5. I’m sad to see this jacket.
  13. In the above dialog, the man expressed his ....
    1. wonder
    2. possibility
    3. curiosity
    4. sympathy
    5. pleasure
  14. In the above dialog, the woman ... a possibility.
    1. stated
    2. asked
    3. blamed
    4. rejected
    5. accepted
  15. Man: Hey, you’re crying! .... Woman: "I’ve lost Hammy, my hamster pet. I wonder where he is now."
    Man: "Cheer up. He could be playing somewhere. It’s alright."
    1. Please forget it.
    2. Stop crying, can’t you?
    3. What a relief!
    4. You can’t take this anymore.
    5. Are you worried about something?
  16. In the above dialog, the man asked the woman about her ....
    1. pleasure
    2. anger
    3. sympathy
    4. feelings
    5. surprise
  17. In the dialog, the woman expressed her ....
    1. pleasure
    2. wishes
    3. sympathy
    4. wonder
    5. possibility
  18. In the end, the man told the woman a ....
    1. pleasure
    2. curiosity
    3. certainty
    4. possibility
    5. wonder
  19. It’s very likely that the missing victims have drowned in the open sea.
    The above sentence expresses a ....
    1. possibility
    2. sympathy
    3. complaint
    4. certainty
    5. openness
  20. I often wonder why the rumble of thunder lasts so much longer than the lightning flash.
    The above sentence expresses a ....
    1. possibility
    2. wonder
    3. impossibility
    4. certainty
    5. openness

June 20, 2012

Expressions of Feelings, Wonder, Curiosity, and Possibility

Expressions of Feelings, Wonder, Curiosity, and Possibility
1. Material Mapping For SMA (Class XII):
Competence StandardBasic Competence
Mendengarkan:
1. Memahami makna dalam teks percakapan transaksional dan interpersonal resmi dan berlanjut dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari. 		1.2. Merespon makna dalam percakapan transaksional (to get things done) dan interpersonal (bersosialisasi) resmi dan berlanjut (sustained) secara akurat, lancar, dan berterima yang menggunakan ragam bahasa lisan dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari dan melibatkan tindak tutur: mengakui kesalahan, berjanji, menyalahkan, menuduh, mengungkapkan keingintahuan dan hasrat, dan menyatakan berbagai sikap
Berbicara:
3. Mengungkapkan makna dalam teks percakapan transaksional dan interpersonal resmi dan berlanjut (sustained) dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari. 		3.2. Mengungkapkan makna dalam percakapan transaksional (to get things done) dan interpersonal (bersosialisasi) resmi dan berlanjut (sustained) dengan menggunakan ragam bahasa lisan secara akurat, lancar dan berterima dalam konteks kehidupan sehari-hari dan melibatkan tindak tutur: mengakui kesalahan, berjanji, menyalahkan, menuduh, mengungkapkan keingintahuan dan hasrat, dan menyatakan berbagai sikap
2. Material Mapping For SMK:
Competence StandardBasic Competence
1. Berkomunikasi dengan Bahasa Inggris setara Level Novice (Communicate in English in novice level) 1.4. Menghasilkan tuturan sederhana yang cukup untuk fungsi-fungsi dasar (Producing simple sentences to convey basic language functions).

3. Key word:
Mengakui kesalahan (confessing), berjanji (promising), menyalahkan (blaming), menuduh (accusing), mengungkapkan keingintahuan dan hasrat (expressing curiosity & desire).

4. Material:

Asking About Feelings, Expressing Wonder / Curiosity, Asking and Stating Possibility
Asking About FeelingsExpressing Wonder / Curiosity
  • How do you feel about it?
  • What do you have in mind?
  • What are you thinking about?
  • Do you have something on your mind?
  • What are you looking so serious about?
  • Is something bothering you?
  • Are you worried about something?
  • I wonder what it really is.
  • I was just wondering how to do it
  • I wonder why he could do such thing to her
  • I wonder if she likes studying here.
  • That's amazing. How did you do that?
  • How marvelous. How come?
  • I wonder at her directness.
Asking About PossibilityStating a Possibility
  • Is it possible to do it this way?
  • Is there any possibility of repairing this machine?
  • What possibility is there that they’re still alive?
  • Is there any chance she will survive the disease?
  • What will probably happen to the main character of this story?
  • It’s very likely (that ....)
  • There’s a (big) chance.
  • It’s possible (that ....)
  • There’s a great possibility.
  • It could be.
  • Maybe / perhaps / probably.
  • There could / might be a problem.
  • It might be.
5. Exercise
Complete the following dialogs:
  1. You and your friend have been waiting for more than ten minutes for the school bus to come. You start talking about possibilities that might happen to the bus.
    You: "Where’s the school bus? ...(wondering what has happened)...."
    Your friend: "I don’t know. ...(asking about a possibility)...?"
    You: "...(stating a possibility)..., or ...(expressing another possibility)...."
    Your friend: "...(stating a possibility)...."

  2. You and your friend are going shopping at a supermarket. When you are going to pay for your things at the cashier, you cannot find your wallet.
    Cashier: "Thirty-six thousand Rupiahs, please."
    You: "Oh. Where’s my wallet?"
    Your friend: "What’s the matter? ...(asking about feelings / thoughts)...?"
    You: "I can’t find my wallet! ...(wondering where it is)...."
    Your friend: "...(asking about a possibility)...."
    You: "...(stating a possibility).... How embarrassing!"

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June 19, 2012

Exercise: Expressions of Accusing, Blaming, Confessing, Apologizing, and Promising

Exercise: Expressions of Accusing, Blaming, Confessing, Apologizing, and Promising
P
reviously, in the post HOW TO EXPRESS ACCUSATION, BLAME, CONFESSION, APOLOGY, & PROMISE, we have learnt about some common expressions to make or state accusations, blame, confessions, apologies, & promises. Now, in this post, you will have the chance to measure your ability related to those expressions.

I. Match the sentences on the left with the best response on the right

  1. My two-year-old sister dropped my mobile phone and broke it.
  2. A policeman fined me for not wearing a helmet yesterday.
  3. I was late because I ran out of gas on the way to school this morning.
  4. My teacher sent me out of the classroom this morning.
  5. The headmaster got me sign a letter of statement this morning.
  6. Linda was angry with me last night. She said she wouldn’t make friends with me anymore.
  7. The drama was a failure. I forgot a few but important lines and ruined the whole performance.
  8. My computer has been infected by a virus.
  1. What did you expect? You shouldn’t have ridden without wearing a helmet.
  2. It was your own fault. You shouldn’t have been noisy in class.
  3. It serves you right. How many times do I have to tell you this? Never copy a file from an unreliable source.
  4. It was all because of you. I told you to practice and practice your lines but you just took it easy.
  5. I told you to check the tank regularly but you just wouldn’t listen.
  6. I told you not to let her play with it. You should have kept it in a safe place.
  7. You deserve it! You shouldn’t have sent her rude and impolite SMS.
  8. Perhaps that’ll teach you a lesson. You shouldn’t have broken the school rules many times.

II. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

  1. Man: "My calculator doesn’t work. What have you done with it?"
    Woman: ".... I didn’t even touch it!"
    1. I was the one to blame
    2. I give you my word on it.
    3. You shouldn’t have done that.
    4. Are you accusing me?
    5. You are forgiven
  2. In the above dialog, the man ... the woman.
    1. confessed to
    2. apologized
    3. blamed
    4. promised
    5. regretted
  3. In the dialog, the woman ... the man’s accusation.
    1. made
    2. expressed
    3. accepted
    4. agreed
    5. denied
  4. Man: "I got E for my mathematics test. I ... for not preparing myself."
    Woman: "I told you. You shouldn’t have played games too much."
    1. regret
    2. sorry
    3. promise
    4. confess
    5. blame
  5. In the above dialog, the man made a/an ....
    1. promise
    2. confession
    3. apology
    4. denial
    5. excuse
  6. In the dialog, the woman ... the man.
    1. confessed to
    2. apologized
    3. blamed
    4. promised
    5. regretted
  7. Student: "I’m sorry, sir. I have broken the class window by accident and I must apologize for that. I honestly regret it, Sir."
    Teacher: ".... I do appreciate your honesty.
    1. I’m afraid that wasn’t true.
    2. It’s good you admitted that.
    3. Who’s to blame?
    4. I think you’re the only person who could have done it.
    5. Thanks for that.
  8. In the above dialog, the student made a/an ....
    1. promise
    2. confession
    3. apology
    4. denial
    5. excuse
  9. In the dialog, the teacher gave a/an ....
    1. promise
    2. confession
    3. apology
    4. denial
    5. excuse
  10. Student: "I’m sorry, sir. I am late because the public minibus which I took had a flat."
    Teacher: "You are forgiven for now. But ...." Student: "All right, Sir. I promise I won’t be late again."
    1. Can I promise you not to be late again?
    2. Can we promise not to be late again?
    3. Will you promise not to be late again?
    4. I want to promise you not to be late again.
    5. Don’t blame me.
  11. In the above dialog, the student made a/an ....
    1. promise
    2. agreement
    3. apology
    4. denial
    5. accusation
  12. In the dialog, the teacher ... a promise.
    1. made
    2. expressed
    3. asked for
    4. agreed
    5. denied
  13. Woman: "What have you done to my CD? It’s scratched."
    Man: "I’m sorry I dropped it just now. ...."
    1. It was my fault.
    2. It’s no use crying over spilt milk.
    3. It will teach you a lesson.
    4. Don’t point your fingers at me.
    5. Don’t blame me.
  14. In the above dialog, the woman made a/an ....
    1. promise
    2. agreement
    3. apology
    4. denial
    5. accusation
  15. In the dialog, the man made a/an ....
    1. promise
    2. confession
    3. agreement
    4. denial
    5. accusation
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