MENGUNGKAPKAN BERBAGAI MACAM

MAKSUD HATI

KOMPETENSI DASAR 5

INVITATIONSUnderstanding expressions dealing with invitations

Read the following conversationMia : Let’s go to the cinema.Lia : I’m afraid I can’t. I’m busy. How about

having lunch ? I’m hungry now.

Mia : With a pleasure. Anyway, do you have a plan this weekend ?

Lia : No. What’s your plan ?Mia : I would like to have a birthday party. Would

you like to come ?Lia : I’d love to. Will you invite all of your friends ?Mia : No, it’s just family party. I just invite you and

Emily

Expressions dealing with invitation

If you want to invite someone, you can use some expressions below

Let’s go Let’s pray Would you like to come to my house ? Would you like to come to my party ? Would you like to have lunch with me ? Would you like to go with me ? Do you fancy going out for a meal on

the weekend ?

Expressions dealing with invitationUse the following expressions below to respond the invitation

Positive responses : With a pleasure Of course Sure Certainly I’d love to, thanks That’s very kind of you, thanks That’s sounds lovely, thanks What’s a great idea, thanks

Next….Negative responses I’m sorry, I can’t. I’m busy today I’d love to but I’m afraid I can’t I’m really sorry I have an appointment That’s very kind of you, but I’m doing

something else on Saturday Well, I’d love to, but I’ve already gone to

the music concert I really don’t think I can. I’m supposed to

be doing something else

Contoh soal

Dewi : Hello, would you like to come to my house tonight ? We will have a birthday party for my youngest sister.

Dewa : Yes, sure…………A. I’d love toB. I don’t think soC. I have a lot of work to doD. Would you like to have dinner with

me ?

Language FocusUsed to

There are two construction of “used to” which have different meaning

1. Used to + V1 This construction is used to tell about something happen regularly in the past but no longer happensExample :- We used to play football a lot, but now we don’t play very often- He used to have a fat body when he was a child- Rina used to live in Solo, but now she lives in Medan

Next….To form the negative sentence, we use’

didn’t use to’ or ‘used not to’Example :

I didn’t use to like him I used not to like himThe pattern of question is did (you) use to

….?Example :

Did you use to eat a lot of candies when you were a child ?

Did you use to be a guitar player in a music band ?

Next….2. Be/get used to + V-ing

This construction is used to tell that something is not new or strange for somebody.Example :

Bagus is used to living far from his parents.

Dodi isn’t used to getting up early. Hadi is used to riding bicycle to go to

school

NoteWhen we say “ I’m used to something “, to is a preposition, not part of infinitive. That’s why we should say “ Bagus is used to living far from his parents “ instead of “ Bagus is used to live far from his parents “.

Next…..“Be used to”, It means be

accustomed toExample :- She is used to have long flight- I am used to read my newspaper in the morning- We are used to spend our vacation in Bali

BARGAINING Have you ever bargained on

something you want to buy ? What kind of expressions do you

use to bargain ?

Read the following conversation !Ana : Do you have a T-shirt ?Shopkeeper : Sure. Look these are, please !Ana : How much is it ?Shopkeeper : It’s seventy nine thousand rupiahs ?Ana : How expensive ! Can you make it

fifty thousand rupiahs ?Shopkeeper : Sorry. It is a soft T-shirt.Ana : How about sixty thousand rupiahs ?Shopkeeper : Not yet, if you agree, I’ll give you

sixty five thousand rupiahs.Ana : Well, I take it. Here is the money.Shopkeeper : Here is your T-shirt, and thanksAna : You’re welcome

Expressions dealing with bargaining something

Asking about something we want to buy- Do you have a sweater ?- is there any

sugar ?

Asking about the price- How much is it ?- What’s the

price of …….?- How much does it cost ?

Next… Asking about the

size- Do you have the big one ?- Can I get the smaller one ?

Asking about the material- what is the

material of this bag ?- what is it made from ?

Next….

Asking about the method of payment- Can I pay for it

by a credit card ?- Do you receive a credit card ?- Can I pay for it in cash ?

Bargaining- What about fifty thousand rupiahs?- Can you make it twenty-five

thousand rupiahs?- Can you make it fifty percent off - Can I have it 25 thousand rupiahs?

Use these expressions below to respond those kind of expressions

Yes, here these are It’s seventy-nine thousand rupiahs Here is the smaller one It’s made of leather We receive a credit card Sorry, we can’t give it for you. It’s a

cotton one

Grammar in focusConcessive Conjunction

Concessive conjunctions are conjunction which introduce concessive clauses to create a relationship between two or more information. Concessive conjunctions are usually used in academic writing to give a clear information or evidence to the readers. It makes the readers see that the information is carrying more weight, being more relevant to arguments or topic, and being worth further development

Next…The most common concessive conjunctions are although, even though, while, whereas, in spite of (the fact that), despite (the fact that)Example :

I didn’t get a job in spite of the fact that I had the necessary qualifications.

Although the traffic was bad, we arrived on time.

Even though I was really tired, I couldn’t sleep.

We went out in spite of the rain

CERTAINTY AND UNCERTAINTYRead the following dialogue!Mira : Look ! The sky is cloudy now. I’m sure, it will be

raining soon.Bela : I don’t think so. Yesterday, the sky was dark but it

didn’t rain.Mira : But today it will be rainy. Look over there !Bela : Certainly ! Today is rainy.Mira : Anyway, will you join the English club ?Bela : I don’t know. I’m not sureMira : Why ?Bela : Actually, I have enough money. But my sister was

sick. My mother borrowed it. You know, my mother has been a single parents since a year ago.

Expressing certainty Below are some expressions to ask about certainty

Are you sure that uncle John will come soon ?

Do you believe that she has married ? Is it right that his father has passed

away ? Do you think that she will be the winner ?

Some of the responses are : Response of certainty

- Yes, I’m quite sure- Yes, I’m certain- Yes, I’m absolutely sure- Yes, of course- Yes, without doubt- Yes, I really believe that…

Next…. Response of uncertainty

- It’s doubtful- I doubt it- I’m not really sure- I have my doubt- Perhaps- Probably- Possibly

Language FocusTo express certainty or uncertainty, we can use :1. Simple Future Tense + certainly

probably possiblyStudy the following examples: Certainty- Lukman will certainly fail the exam if he (100%) + doesn’t study hard.- It will probably rain tomorrow. (75%)- Hafidh will possibly fail the exam. (40%)- His parents probably won’t arrive before Friday.(20%)- Nora certainly won’t pass the exam. (100%) -

Next….2. Modals (must, maybe, might, could), verbs

Study the following example: He must be in school by now. There is likely to be a storm tomorrow. Ahmad maybe wait for you at the cinema. She might get the first prize in the essay

competition. Vivi could be a great swimmer if she practised

more often. I don’t suppose he could lend my new car. I doubt is she will come now Ayu can’t have failed the exam, she is the

best student in our school

Expressions of making compliment To express compliment, you can

use some expressions below- You look wonderful tonight- Good job !- That’s very kind of you- How beautiful you are- What a nice gown it is- What a beautiful bride

Next……. To respond compliment, use

expressions below- Thank you- Thanks- Not at all

Contoh soalYuni : Mom, look ! I can make my own

cake.Mother : ………. That looks delicious.a. That’s awful.b. You still need more practice.c. Where’s the cake ?d. Good job !