Expressions in English daily conversation
1. The expression of invitation
- Formal expression
I was wondering if you like to go to the cinema tonight
Would you to a concert tonight?
Responses:
(+) oh, yes I’d love to
I’d like it very much
That sounds very nice
(-) Oh, I’d love to, but I don’t think I can
b. Informal expression
Do you feel like about going to my birthday party?
What
How
Responses:
(+) Oh, That’s nice
Sure, Why not?
Ok.
(-) Gee, I’m really sorry, (I can’t). I have a job to do.
I’m afraid not because ……………………………..
2. The expression of Compliment
- Formal expression
I’m very interested with your personality.
I do really adore your performance.
I do really appreciate you.
Responses :
(+) Oh, thank you very much.
It’s a nice compliment.
It’s an honor for me.
(-) Oh, It’s not so.
- Informal expression
I think you’re very diligent.
I like your manner.
Responses :
(+) Oh, That’s nice.
Hey, Thanks.
Really? You think so.
(-) Oh, I’m not really that great.
3. The expression of opinion.
- Formal expression
What do you think of James Bond?
How do you like Andra and The Backbone?
Responses:
(+) Well, yes Actually I love it/her/him/them.
I like it/her/him/them.
(-) I don’t know, I’ve no idea about it/her/him/them.
I’ve never watched it/her/him/them.
- Informal expression.
Do you like classical music?
to go to the cinema?
The Titans?
Responses :
(+) I’m crazy about it.
It’s great.
It’s fantastic.
(-) Gee, I hate it.
I can’t stand it.
I don’t like it
4. The expression of giving suggestion.
A: I’m so bored not doing anything for this weekend, any idea?
B: How about studying English with Mr. Alex?
What about going to the fancy restaurant?
A: I have been robbed. I lost my money.
B: Why don’t you call the police?
A: I’ve got a stomachache.
B: What if you drink the medicine?
A: I’m so tired
B: I think you should take a rest.
ought to
had better
5. The expression of necessity
You must study if you want to pass the exam.
have to
6. The expression of persuading.
- Persuading to do something.
A: I lost my wallet
B: If I were you, I would tell the teacher.
It would be a good idea to
- Persuading not to do something.
A: I think I will find another job because the salary in my company to low.
B: I don’t think you should quit from your work. Finding another job is not easy as you think.
7. The expression in convincing other.
A: I’ll tell you something but can you keep it as a secret?
B: You can rely on me
I promise I will
I can assure you that it will save.
Absolutely.
Definitely.
A: I’m afraid I can’t do this test.
B: I bet you could do it. You have studied a night before.
Exercises.
A. In this part you will try to identify the expression given in the
dialog. What you have to do is write the suitable expression based
on the material given.
1. Dina : Would you like to go the party with me?
Danny : Oh, I’d love to, but I’m afraid I can’t, I must accompany
my mother for a check up in the hospital, sorry.
Dina : That’s Ok, I understand.
The italicized words from this dialog show an expression of …….
2. Nita : Will you give me a hand, please?
Yana : Sorry, I’m quite busy right now.
Do you mind waiting?
Nita : Sure, I can wait.
The italicized words from this dialog show an expression of …….
3. Yani : What do you do when you have a problem?
Anton : Firstly, I try to take it easy. Then I try to think positively
and think about the problem in a good way.
Yani : Well, sounds great.
The italicized words from this dialog show an expression of …….
4. Sanny : I think that the government should eliminate
Corruption, Collusion, and Nepotism in this country?
Chaedar : I don’t think so. It’s not only the govermant who should
eliminate it, but also all citizens in this country. It’s
really making people suffer.
Sanny : Well, in this case, I agree with you.
The italicized words from this dialog show an expression of …….
5. Reza : Do you mind if I borrow your car?
Indra : Not at all, but I don’t have a car.
The italicized words from this dialog show an expression of …….
B. Complete the dialog with the suitable expressions or responses.
1. A : Hi, Mandy, Let’s go swimming, shall we?
B : No, ……………………………………………..
2. A : I lent some money to Firda a week ago.
B : She ought to …………………………………
3. A : I’ve got a fever.
B : You’d better ………………………………….
4. A : If I were you, I would be the candidate in OSIS election.
B : …………………………………………………..
5. A : Have you thought of looking for a new car?
B : …………………………………………………..
6. A : I don’t think you should go to Diah’s party, she will treat you
badly.
B : …………………………………………………..
7. A : Can you help me to answer the phone while I’m gone?
B : …………………………………………………
8. A : Will you marry someday?
B : …………………………………………………
9. A : Shall I borrow your book this afternoon Bill?
B : …………………………………………………
10. A : If I were you, I will handle that problem by finding another way.
B : ………………………………………………..
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