Expression of "Asking &
Giving Something"
1. To ask for things, we can use the following sentences:
- Can I…., please?
- May I…., please?
- Can you…., please?
1. To ask for things, we can use the following sentences:
- Can I…., please?
- May I…., please?
- Can you…., please?
2. To give the things, we can use the following sentences:
- Here you are.
- Here you are.
-
Here it is.
- Okay
- Sure.
- Certainly
- Of Course.
- I would be glad/happy to ........
- Okay
- Sure.
- Certainly
- Of Course.
- I would be glad/happy to ........
3. To refuse to give the things, we can use the following sentences:
- I’m sorry. I’m using it.
- Not now. I’m using it. Sorry.
- Not now. I’m using them. Sorry
- Sorry, I’m using it right now.
- Sorry, I’m using them right now.
- I’m sorry. I’m using it.
- Not now. I’m using it. Sorry.
- Not now. I’m using them. Sorry
- Sorry, I’m using it right now.
- Sorry, I’m using them right now.
4. To show our gratitude, we can use the following sentences:
- Thanks.
- Thanks a lot
- Thank you
- Thank you very much
- Thanks.
- Thanks a lot
- Thank you
- Thank you very much
5. To answer the gratitude expression, we can use the following
sentences:
-
You're welcome
-
It's OK
-
My pleasure
-
No problem
-
Don't mention it
Examples of the
dialogue:
1. A : Can I borrow your pen, please?
B : Sure, here you are.
A : Thank you very much.
B : Sure, here you are.
A : Thank you very much.
2. X : May I borrow bag , please?
Y : Sorry, I’m using it right now.
X : It’s okay
Y : Sorry, I’m using it right now.
X : It’s okay
3. A : Can you help me carry these books?
B : Certainly.
A : Thanks a lot.
B : Certainly.
A : Thanks a lot.
4. X : Can you turn on the lamp, please?
Y : All right, sir.
X : Thanks
Y : All right, sir.
X : Thanks
5. A : May I use your text book, please?
B : Of course, here it is.
A : Thank you.
B : Of course, here it is.
A : Thank you.
Note:
1. Can I have ……, please?
Ex: Can I have a board marker, please?
(artinya : benda yang diminta tidak dikembalikan)
Ex: Can I have a board marker, please?
(artinya : benda yang diminta tidak dikembalikan)
2. Can you lend me your pencil, please?
Borrow: meminjam (Can I
borrow……, please?)
Lend : meminjamkan (Can you lend me ……., please?)
Lend : meminjamkan (Can you lend me ……., please?)
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