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b.  Making Request
Bila seseorang hendak meminta sesuatu maka kalimat permintaannya sebaiknya diawali dengan ungkapan berikut ini:
•  CanCould you …? •  WillWould you ?…
•  Would you mind Ving …? •  Is it alright if …?
Contoh dialog:
Waiter : May I take your order, Sir?
Mr.X : Haddock and chips for me, please.
Waiter : Very well. Anything else, Sir?
Mr. X : Yes. Could you give me extra dipping for the chip?
Waiter : Certainly, Sir. Please wait for a moment.
c.
Apologizing
Ungkapan ini digunakan saat seseorang mengungkapkan permohonan maaf. •  I am sorry.
•  Please forgive me. •  We apologize for …
Request Dalam hal request perlu diperhatikan siapa yang melakukan tindakan atas
suatu permohonan. •  May I close the door?
•  Can I close the door? The speaker closes the door
•  Is it alright if I close the door? •  Can you close the door?
•  Could you close the door?                 The listener closes the door •  Would you close the door?
•  Would you mind closing the door?
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Contoh dialog:
A : What happen to my computer? B : I accidentally press the wrong button. I’m truly sorry.
A : Well, it’s alright. Next time just stay away from it. B : OK. Thank you.
d.  AgreeingDisagreeing •  Agreeing
Ungkapan ini digunakan saat seseorang menyatakan persetujuan terhadap
suatu pendapat. Contoh ungkapan :
- I agree with you.
- You’re right.
•  Disagreeing
Ungkapan ini digunakan saat seseorang  menyatakan TIDAK setuju terhadap suatu pendapat. . Contoh ungkapan :
- I disagree with you.
- I don’t think so.
Contoh dialog: A : Brazil has many great football player.
B : Yes, you’re right. Agree A : I’m sure the next world cup will be very easy for them.
B : Well…I don’t think so. disagree
e.  Offering
Ungkapan ini digunakan saat seseorang menawarkan sesuatu pada lawan bicaranya.
- Would you like …
- May I …
- Can I …
Contoh dialog: A : May I take you coat, sir?
B : No. It’s fine. A : Would you like something to drink?
B : Yes, please
. Thank you.
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f.  Asking forGiving Opinion •  Asking for Opinion
Ungkapan ini digunakan saat seseorang memintamenanya pendapat orang lain. -
What do you think about … -
What is your opinion about …
•  Giving Opinion
Ungkapan ini digunakan saat seseorang menyatakan TIDAK setuju terhadap suatu pendapat.
- In my opinion …
- I think …
Contoh dialog: A : What do you think about our new manager?
B : Well, in my opinion he is capable in handling his duty.