Asking, Offering, Accepting, and Rejecting

A Request and Something

Dialogue 1
Tina :Mommy. Where are you?
Mother : I am here. Anything you want?
Tina : Im thirsty. Could I get some water, please?
Mother : Sure, dear. Here it is.
Tina :Thank you, mom.
Mother : Would you like something to eat,Tina?
Tina : No,Thanks, mom. I had lunch at school. Can I have some candies, please?
Mother : No, dear. Dont eat too many candies.

Dialogue 2
Tio : Don, help me to move the table, please?
Doni : Ok , where do you want to put it?
Tio : Over there by the wall, I think.
Doni : could i get a bottle of plain water? I want to take some medicine.
Tio : Oh my God. Are you sick?
Doni : Yes, I am. But thats okay I am happy to help you.
Tio :would you like to have some cakes before drinking the medicine?
Doni : no, thank you so much. Ive already eaten some rice.

A. To Make, Accept, Reject Request
Meminta, Memberi, Menolak Jasa (Permintaan)
Making Request
Meminta Jasa
Accepting Request
Menerima Jasa
Rejecting Request
Menolak Jasa
Can I have a coffee, please? Yes, you can.
Sorry I cant. Im on the go
trying to fix my print
May I have some mineral
water, please?
Ok
Sure
Why not
Im sorry, Im busy
Sorry, but nothing left

Could I have some more tea,
please?
Certainly Sorry, we have no more tea.
Can you get me the
newspaper, please
OK, here you are Im reading it right now.

Could, Can and May digunakan dalam meminta sesuatu. Could merupakan bentuk past tense
dari can. Jadi Can and Could pada dasarnya memiliki arti yang sama yaitu
bisakah/dapatkah. Tetapi dalam tingkat kesopanan (degree of politeness) Could lebih sopan
dari Can. Sedangkan May lebih formal dari Can/Could.

B. To Offer/ Accept/ Declining Request
Menawarkan / Menerima/ Menolak Jasa (Permintaan)
Offering Request
Menawarkan Jasa
Accepting Request
Menerima Jasa
Declining Request
Menolak Jasa
Would you like something to
drink?
Sure, thanks Not at the moment
Can I get you something to
eat?
Yes, please. Im so hungry Thanks, Im not hungry
right now
Could I drive you to school? Of course No, thanks anyway for the
offer

Would itu lebih sopan (more polite) daripada can/ could. Would disini memiliki arti
maukah. Would merupakan bentuk past tense dari will.

C. To Ask / Give / Declining Something
Meminta / Memberi / Menolak Barang
Asking something
Meminta barang
Giving something
Memberi barang
Declining Something
Menolak barang
Can I have dictionary?
Can I talk to you?
May, I use your type
writer, please?
Here You are
Yes, of course
Yes, You may
Sorry, Im using it
Sorry, Im busy
Id love to but It broke

D. Imperative Sentence
A sentence that expresses a request, command, order, advice, suggestion is an imperative
sentence. In a imperative sentence, subject is usually unexpressed, it is understood.
Pattern:
[Subject (Invisible)] + Verb + Object / Where / Keterangan
Example:
- Take care of you.
- Give me the pen.
- Do it now.
- Be honest.
- Come here
- Never tell a lie
- Do not laugh at others helplessness.
- Let him go there.

E. Interogative Sentence using Modals Auxiliary

Pattern:
Can (Could) / Shall (Should) / May (Might) / Will (Would) + Subject + Verb /Adjective?

Example:
- Can I help you?
- Could I get some water?
- Will you go to the park?
- Shall we watch movie?
- Would you come to my party?
- Should I get you something to eat?





Acitvity 1 Fill in the blanks with the correct expression

Dialogue 1
Tina : ....................................(1) a cup of coffee, Mr. Rano?
Mr. Rano: No. I just want to drink a glass of water.
Tina : OK, I will give you a glass of water. What about this cake? Would you try to eat it?
Mr. Rano: ...................(2). I like this cake.

Dialogue 2
Nova : Hi, Nori.
Nori : Hi, Nova.
Nova : What are you doing?
Nori : Im planting a rose now. ..........................(1) help me get the flower pot over here,
please?
Nova : Yes, of course. Here you are.
Nori : Thank you, Nova.
Nova : Would you like me to water the flowers?
Nori : ........................ (2) You dont have to.











Situation Card
Situation 1
One day, Andi and Rina go to the restaurant.
Andi is offering a glass of orange juice to
Rina but she doesnt like to drink orange
juice. She wants to drink a glass of tomato
juice.

Situation 2
Anto go to school by motor cycle. On the
way, he meets Suryo walking in the street.
He is offering to Suryo to go together with
him by his motor cycle. Suryo accept Antos
invitation and say thank you.

Situation 3
Mrs. Tina goes to the market and buy many
vegetables and fruits. At the street, she meets
Doni. He is offering help to her to bring
something to go home. Mrs. Tina accepts his
help and say thank you.

Situation 4
Youre walking on the side of the street. You
meet an old woman who wants to cross the
street. You want to help her. You are offering
help to her and she accept. She say thank you
to you.
Situation 5
You are going to attend Martins birthday
party next week. You want to buy a new
dress/shirt. You ask your bestfriend to
accompany you to the fashion shop. He/she is
willing to accompany you. You say thank
you.
Situation 6
You have a difficult homework. You ask
your brother/sister/friend to help you.
Unfortunately, he/she cant help you because
he/she is busy. He/she say sorry.

Jumbled Dialogue
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Dialogue 1
A: Can you help me plan the office party?
B: Sure. What do you need the most help with, the food or entertainment?
A: I need help with food.
B: OK, well, let's coordinate our efforts. Should this party be formal or casual?
A: I think it should be casual.
B: I agree. Next, we have to decide on food. We have a choice of Chinese or Continental
Cuisine. Which one should we have?
A: I would prefer Chinese food for this party.
B: Perfect choice. For music, should we have a live band or a DJ?
A: I think we should hire a live band.
B: OK then. Well, I will work on my part and get back to you with my progress on Friday.

Dialogue 2
A: I need help with the office party.
B: Yes, of course. We could split it. What part would you like to do, the food or the
entertainment?
A: I have no idea what the entertainment should be.
B: Let's make sure we are on the same page. Do we want a formal or informal gathering?
A: Let's make it a formal affair.
B: Yes, that would be best. Now, for food should we have Chinese or American food?
A: American food would be the best choice.
B: That would be great. What kind of music would you like, a band or recorded music?
A: We should bring in a really good DJ.
B: That works for me. Let's see what we can each do about planning our part and meet again
on Friday.

Dialogue 3
A: Would you help me figure out what to do about the office party?
B: I would be happy to help. What would you like me to help with, food or entertainment?
A: I would like to help you with both.
B: That will work out fine. To make sure everything goes together, do you think this party
should be casual or dressy?
A: A dressy party would be fun!
B: That will work out fine. Do you think that Chinese or Continental food would be best?
A: We should probably have both.
B: Yes, that will work out fine. Should we hire a band or bring in a DJ?
A: Maybe we could do both!
B: Everything sounds great then! I'll meet you back here on Friday to discuss the details.