What will you say if someone

gives you present Treat you buying chicken noodle Gives you a lot of money Gives you compliment

EXPRESSIONS OF THANKING AND APOLOGIZING

BY : NENENG ZUBAEDAH, S.Pd

Practice these dialogue with a partner!

1.

In a classroom

Edo : Good morning, Sir Mr. Adi : Morning, Edo Edo : I would like to apologize for being late to class Mr. Adi : Why do you come to late? Edo : My motorbike had a flat tyre on the way to school. Mr. Adi : Its ok this time. Please be on time in the future Edo : I will. Thank you, Sir

2. In a meeting Manager : were sorry to have the meeting here. We know that its not comfortable here, but we have no choice. The meeting room is being renovated : Thats all right, we completely understand : Thank you

Guest
Manager

3. In a clssroom Lisa : sorry, I forgot to bring your magazine back Ani : No. Problem , I have finished reading it and you may give it back to me next time Lisa : Thanks

Expression Of Thanking

Thanking Thank you Thanks Thank you for helping me bring these books Thank you very much Thanks a lot Many thanks

Respones Youre welcome Dont mention it Thats alright Its my pleasure Not at all Im glad you like it

Other way to say Thank you

especially in very formal situation
I appreciate your kindness Im grateful to you for How very kind of you I would like to express my deep gratitude to you

Exercise 1

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Practice saying thank you in the following situation

Your friend just help you to do the math problem Your friend gives you a gift for your birthday Your friends invite you to come to her party Your friends mother just gave you a meal for the lunch Your father just bought you a bike

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Exercise 2
1. What will you say to these situation below

Rini is returning Faridas magazine Rini : Ida, here is your magazine Farida : . 2. Anton is giving Intan a necklace on her birthday Intan : This necklace is so beautiful, Anton : . 3. Your friend treats you for having dinner out You : Your friend : 4. Your friend gives you a lift to the town You : Your friend :

Expression Of Apologizing

Asking apologies Im sorry I would like to apologize to you Im sorry for coming late, Sir Please forgive me for my mistake Im really sorry for disturbing you Pardon me for not coming on your party

Responses Never mind Thats alright Its alright Its OK It doesnt matter Dont worry, Its Okay

Exercise 3

Practise to say apologize to the situation below.

You You You You You forgot to call your friend last night made your mother angry to you arrived late from school to your home forget to bring your friends book cheat during the test

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Thanks for your attention See you later!

Reference : Modul Bahasa Inggris PISTA, CV Seti_Aji,