Ungkapan Invitation digunakan untuk menyatakan
ungkapan atau undangan yang ditujukan kepada seseorang. Ada beberapa macam
ungkapan yang bisa digunakan yaitu
Expressions
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Responses
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What are you doing tomorrow night? Would you like to come to my party?
if you don’t mind, please come to …
do you want to join …
I’d be glad if you could …
please come to …
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Positive responses
I’d love to. Thanks
that’s very kind of you, thanks
that sound lovely, thanks
what a great idea, thanks
Negative responses
that’s very kind of you, but I have to finish my work
well, I’d love to, but I’ve already gone to the music concert
I’m really sorry, I’ve got something else to do
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Dan beberapa ungkapan yang digunakan untuk menyatakan “offering
things” adalah sebagai berikut
Expressions
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Responses
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May I help you?
Would you like me to …?
Should I help you …
Would you like a cup of coffee?
Do you want something to eat?
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Positive responses
Thanks
I’d love to
Yes, please
Certainly
Negative responses
I’d love to but …
I’m sorry
No, thanks
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Contoh soal dan
pembahasan
Soal No. 1
Soal No. 1
Indra : The box you brought looks very heavy. ______
Ardi : Sure. It’s
very kind of you. Thanks
a. Would you
like me to help you? c. Would I like to help me?
b. Would you like to help me? d.
Would you like to bring it for me?
Jawaban : a
Pembahasan : Ardi membawa box yang berat. Hal itu
diungkapkan oleh Indra dan indra bermaksud untuk menawarinya membantu Ardi,
maka jawaban yang benar adalah a
Soal No. 2
Andara : Some of our friends will join
the concert tomorrow. Would you like to go with me?
Bella : _____ it will very
interesting. I need to refresh my mind this time.
a. I’d love to
but I don’t think I can come c. I’m really sorry. I already have my own plan
b. Well, I’m not sure d.
What a great idea!
Jawaban : d
Pembahasan : pada dialog diatas, Andara menawarkan Bella
untuk datang ke konser, dan respon Bella adalah positif sehingga, jawaban yang
tepat adalah d.
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