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meaning which
verb? example
of the book.
Expression of agreement and disagreement When we agree strongly, we can say:
You‟re absolutely right. I couldn‟t agree more.
That‟s exactly what I think. Absolutely
Exactly.
Partial agreement is a little more difficult. Yes, OK, but perhaps..
I see what you mean but have you thought about.. I hear what you‟re saying but..
I accept what you‟re saying but… I see your point but…
I agree to some extent but.. True enough but….
On the whole, I agree with you but…
We also often show we are in general agreement and then say ‗but‘ to introduce a reservation or a different point of view. As well as partial
agreement, we can also express doubt or weak disagreement: Yeah, I‟m not really sure about that.
Maybe, but isn‟t is more a question of … That‟s not really how I see it, I‟m afraid.
I‟m not really with you on that one. Mmm, but don‟t you think…?
And then of course, sometimes we just have to disagree: I can‟t agree. I really think…
I have to disagree there.. No, I disagree. What about….?
No way I completely disagree with you Come on How can you say that….
Absolutely not
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You‟re talking rubbish. You don‟t know what you‟re saying.
That‟s absolute nonsense.
G. Umpan Balik dan Tindak Lanjut
Setelah selesai membaca, merangkum dan mengerjakan latihantugas selanjutnya peserta diharapkan mampu
1. menggunakan logical conjunction yang tepat dalam keterampilan berbahasa Inggris khususnya untuk jenis jenis teks yang
membutuhkan penggunaannya 2. menggunakan ungkapan agreement dan disagreement secara tepat
sesuai konteks dalam diskusi 3. menggunakan core modality yang tepat sesuai konteks pembicaraan
Sebagai tindak lanjut, peserta dapat : 1. mencari contoh contoh berbagai jenis teks dan menganalisis
penggunaan logical conjuction yang ada dalam teks tersebut . 2. menulis teks dengan berbagai variasi penggunaan logical conjuction
di dalamnya 3. mendesain materi pembelajaran mengenai core modal verbs dan
ungkapan agreement dan disagreement sesuai dengan level siswa SMP
H. Kunci Jawaban Practice 1
Jawaban didiskusikan
Practice 2
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. Susie refused to take part in the concert. However, she changed her
mind the next day. 2. The car beat the red traffic light.
As a result, the driver was issued a
summons by the traffic policeman.
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Similarly, you too could win if you practice hard enough, Lizas mother
said to her. 4. I dont think she can handle this task.
Besides, she already has a lot of
other responsibilities, said the head prefect to his assistant. 5. The cadets were given new uniforms to wear.
In addition, they received
free passes to the match. 6. The people strongly opposed the move to build a golf course near their
house. Consequently, the proposed plan was cancelled.
7. The final examinations are coming soon. Therefore, it would be
advisable for you to begin revising more systematically, the teacher told her class.
8. The neighbors often helped each other, t hus creating a feeling of
harmony in the neighborhood. 9. The teenager was caught shoplifting.
However, he was let off with a
warning. 10. Shaun is directing the movie.
Besides, he is playing the lead role in it.
11. Thomas Edison failed several times before he successfully invented the first light bulb.
Similarly, you too could attain your dreams if you never
give up trying. 12. The bungalow had seven rooms, each with an attached bathroom.
In addition, there was a large garden and a swimming pool.
Practice 3 Text A
This is how you make a call from a public telephone. First, lift the receiver.
Then, drop your money into the slot fo the coin box. Note: there are three
slots, so be sure that you drop your coin into the correct one. Tha
t will be the
slot that is about the size of the coin. Then dial the number you want. When
the other side answers, press Button A. Do not press Button A until you are
sure that your call has got through. Do not misuse public telephones. If you damage a public telephone you may
regret it later when you need to make an urgent call. For example, last
Wednesday, Raja was very happy when he managed to get a free
