Words and Expressions used in giving an invitation

 Certainly  By all means 2 Refusing an invitation  I‟m sorry I can‟t  I‟m afraid, I‟m busy  I‟d like too, but I can‟t  Sorry, I have to see a doctor Exercise 1 Make expressions used for giving an invitation based on the following situations. 1. You want your parents to have lunch in the restaurant. 2. You invite your friends to discuss the homework. 3. You want your sister to accompany you to the party. 4. You invite your friends to go for a picnic. 5. You invite your brother to visit your friend who gets an accident. Exercise 2 Write dialogue based on the following themes. 1. You invite your friends to see the computer exhibition and your friends accept it. X : Would you like……………………………………………………..? Y : ……………………………………………………………………… 2. You invite your brother to go to the workshop with you but your brother refuses it. X : How about………………………………………………………….? Y : ………………………………………………………………………. 3. You want to treat your friends because of your birthday and your friends accept it. X : Would you care……………………………………………………? Y : ……………………………………………………………………… 4. You invite your friend to join you to borrow books to the library and your friend refuses it. X : ……………………………………………………………………..? Y : ……………………………………………………………………… 5. You invite your girlfriend to have dinner at Omah Dhuwur and your girlfriend accepts it. X : ……………………………………………………………………..? Y : ……………………………………………………………………... 2. Certainty and Uncertainty Example: Read the dialogue carefully David : Look The sky is cloudy now. I‟m sure, it‟s going to rain soon. Sam : I don‟t think so. Yesterday, the sky was dark and it didn‟t rain. David : But today is going to rain. Look over there Sam : Yes, you‟re right. Today is going to rain. A. Words and expressions used for expressing certainty  I know that ……………………….  I‟m certain that ……………………….  I‟m sure that ………………………  It is obviousclearplain to somebody that …………………  We don‟t doubt that ……………..  We have no doubt of …..... B. Words and expressions used for expressing uncertainty  I‟m not certainsureconvince that ……………………..  They are uncertainunsure of …………………………..  I doubt if ……………………..  There is some doubt about …………………….  We have doubts about ……………………..  There is uncertainty about …………………………. Note:  That is followed by a clause Example: I‟m certain that she can win the game.  About is followed by a noun Example: There is some doubt about his ability. Exercise 1 Say your certainty based on the following situations. 1. Our new teacher always explains the lesson clearly. 2. The semester test in this year seems to be complicated. 3. The price of BBM is getting more expensive and expensive. 4. The school fee becomes higher and higher. 5. The boy often plays truant. Exercise 2 Say your uncertainty and the reasons about these situations. 1. The numbers of vehicles are not increasing. 2. Most of the youth don‟t like wearing T-shirt. 3. Watching television makes someone lazy. 4. General high school is better than vocational high school. 5. Sophisticated technology makes someone lazy. 3. Compliment and Exclamation A. Giving compliment or exclamation To express compliments, you can use these expressions below: - You look wonderful tonight. - That‟s a nice blouse you‟re wearing. Other expressions are: a. What + Noun Phrase Alangkah…..Betapa……. - What a pity it was - What a fool I am - What a nice house it is - What naughty boys they are b. How + AdjectiveAdverb Alangkah…...Betapa……. - How nice it is - How foolish we are - How simple and easy it is - How fast he works - How slowly it runs

c. Some other expressions

- Well done - Fantastic - That‟s great - That‟s very surprising - That‟s wonderful

B. Responding compliment or exclamation

 Thank you  Do you really think so?  It‟s very kind of you to say that.  Thanks. I need that.  Thanks. Exercise 1 Provide the compliment or exclamation based on the following situations. 1. The man can lift the things of 100 kg in weight. 2. Your friend looks very handsome. 3. The test is too complicated. 4. The price of the fuel is very expensive. 5. The student had had scores in all subjects. Exercise 2 Translate into English and use ‘what’ and ‘how’ in your sentences. 1. Betapa jauhnya rumahmu. 2. Alangkah besarnya sekolahmu. 3. Betapa egoisnya orang-orang sekarang ini 4. Betapa cepatnya dia berlari 5. Betapa bagusnya idemu 4. Expressing Opinions Example: Read the dialogue carefully Mr. Smith : What do you think about the house? Mrs. Smith : I love it. The kitchen is wonderful. It‟s very modern. Daniel : Yes, the swimming pool is great, Dad. I think I‟ll swim every day. Mrs. Smith : Yes, It‟s great. I‟m looking forward to move in as soon as possible. What do you think Daniel? Daniel It‟s fantastic, Mom A. Asking for opinions  What do you think ofabout…………………?  What is your opinion of……………………?  How do you find…………………?  How do you feel about……………………..?, etc. B. Giving opinions  I think that………………..  In my opinion……………….