Berikut akan dijelaskan pengertian sekaligus contoh dari 6 expression dalam Bahasa Inggris. Let’s check it out!
1.Giving Attention (Memberi Perhatian)
Giving attention used to show our care or attention to other or someone.
Expression of giving attention such as:
Are you all right?
What’s wrong with you?
What happened?
Nice Dress!
Example:
Ana : Mirna, you look so pale. What’s wrong with you?
Mirna : My eyes may flat up again.
Ana : Poor you. Was it troublesome for you?
Mirna : It was. Last night I could hardly sleep.
2.Offering Service/Help (Menawarkan Jasa/Bantuan)
Offering Service/Help used to offer service/help to others. (Offering Service/Help digunakan untuk menawarkan jasa atau bantuan kepada orang lain.)
Offering Service/Help
What can I do for you?
Can I help you?
Can I do something for you?
Do you want something to eat?
Shall I get you something to read?
Accepting Service/Help (Menerima jasa/Bantuan)
Thank you.
That’s very kind of you.
Thanks (very much).
Lovely.
Refusing Service/Help (Menolak Jasa/Bantuan)
No, thank you.
That’s very kind of you, but …
Thank you for offering, but …
No, it’s all right, really.
No, really, I can manage (thanks).
Example:
Mr. George is cleaning his garden. He uses many gardening tools such as sickle, hoe, spade, and big scissors. Billy is offering a help.
Billy : “what are you doing, Dad”
Mr. George : “I am going to plant some vegetables”
Billy : “can I help you?” (offering)
Mr. George : “yes, please clean the soil from the grass after I hoe” (accepting)
Billy : “Certainly, Dad”
3.Giving Suggestion (memberi saran)
Giving Suggestion:
Why don’t you …?
We’d better have a break for lunch now.
I think you should …
Perhaps you need …
Responds:
It’s a good idea.
That’s a good idea.
You’re right.
Good idea.
Example:
Benny : I’m going to do my office assignment.
Rose : But it’s a lovely day, dear. Why don’t we go for a walk?
Benny : Can you wait for a few minutes? I have to finish my letter.
Rose : Don’t take too long.
4.Requesting Something (Meminta sesuatu)
Requesting Something:
Would you mind explaining once again?
Would you pass me the ketchup?
Do it for me, please.
Can I have a glass of drink?
Responds:
Not at all.
Here you are.
Sorry, I can’t.
Okay.
Example:
Benny : Whose book is this?
Rose : It’s mine.
Benny : May I borrow it? I do really want too read it.
Rose : Here you are.
5.Asking for and Giving Advice (Meminta dan Memberi Nasihat)
Asking for advice:
Do you think I should …?
What do you think I should do?
Giving advice:
You should save your money in a bank.
We think she ought to use her own style.
You’d better …
I think you’d better …
Responds:
Thank you.
Thanks for your advice.
A good idea.
Yeah, you’re right. Thanks.
Example:
Sinta : I’ve got a headache.
Nina : You should go and see the doctor immediately.
6.Expressing Obligation/Non Obligation (Menyatakan Keharusan/Ketidak harusan)
Expression of Obligation:
All students must obey the school rules.
If you want pass the exam, you must study hard.
You’re sick. You have to see the doctor.
Your mother said that you had to go home now.
Expression of Non Obligation:
I don’t have to go home soon.
The workers must not have lunch at the canteen.
The child doesn’t have to do all the housework by himself.
Example:
Tina : Bert, what is our task?
Albert : Well, we must interview some foreigners in Prambanan Temple.
Tina : Should we interview a certain number of them?
Albert : Well, about three or four are enough.
Tina : Should we present the result orally or in written?
Albert : Orally.
Tina : Okay, thanks.
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