Jawaban:

Subject : English

Category : Speaking

Level : JHS

Code : 5

Keywords : expressions, gratitude, advice

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Gratitude

mengungkapkan rasa terima kasih

1. I'm just writing to thank you for inviting me to the seminar.

2. It was very kind of you to invite me to the seminar.

3. Thanks very much for answering all my questions.

4. I am very grateful for your help.

Giving advice

ungkapan untuk memberikan saran

1. Well, I thought about it and if I were you, I would return the money.

2. Have you thought about giving him a second chance?

3. In your last letter you said you weren't sure what course of action to take, I suggest that you be honest and tell your parents about it.

4. I think you shouldn't invest all your money in that start-up company.

5. In your letter you asked me about meeting your Facebook friend in real life, I think that's unwise.

Delivering good news

ungkapan untuk memberikan kabar baik

1. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that you've passed the test with flying colors.

2. I am sure that you'll be interested to know that you're the main contender for the best student award.

3. By the way, did you know that you won the first place in the writing competition?

4. OMG! You'll never guess what happened! I've got a front row ticket to the BTS concert next week.

5. I am totally ecstatic to hear about the trip to Europe our school's going to take next semester.

6. I was happy beyond limits to read that my brother has just graduated summa cum laude.

Delivering bad news

ungkapan untuk menyampaikan berita buruk

1. I'm sorry but I have to tell you that your dog has cancer.

2. Bad news, I'm afraid, but no way to avoid it, so here it goes the party is cancelled because Jared's got grounded by his mom.

3. I'm extremely sorry to hear that your grandfather has passed away.

4. It was heart wrenching to read about the girl who lost both of her parents in the accident.

Asking for help

ungkapan untuk meminta bantuan

1. I wonder if you could help me. I need to borrow some money.

2. I hope it's not too much to ask but could you give me a ride to the station?

3. I wonder if I could ask you a favor. Could you buy this for me?

Apologizing

ungkapan untuk meminta maaf

1. I would like to apologize for losing my temper.

2. I'm so sorry that I shouted at you.

3. Words are not enough to erase the pain I have given you but I want to say how sorry I am for betraying your trust.