Expressing Politeness (Grade 8)
EXPRESSING POLITENESS
(Menyatakan Kesopanan)
PATTERN OF EXPRESSING POLITENESS
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would
you mind selalu diikuti dengan GERUND
(VERB + ing)
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would
you mind if I selalu dikuti dengan kata kerja bentuk ke 2 (VERB 2)
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Would
you + Infinitive
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Could
You + Infinitive
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Will
You + Bare Infinitive
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May I +
Bare Infinitive
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Might i
+ Bare Infinitive
CONTOH PERCAKAPAN POLITENESS HASIL SEARCHING :D huehue
1.
B: Would you please pass me my dictionary ?
A: Sure, here you are
2.
B: Could you give me the information about your friend’s
identity, please !
A: Sorry, I can’t tell
you
3.
B: Do you mind
accompanying me to
the supermarket ?
A :With Pleassure
4.
B: Do you mind taking my bag ?
A: No, here it is.
5.
B: Excuse me, what do you want to order for
drinking?
A: I want to drink a cup of coffee
6.
B: Would you please turn on the air conditioner? The room is too hot.
A: Sure, i will turn it.
7.
B: Could you stand up for a moment? There's rubbish under the chair. I'm gonna clean it up.
A: Okay, i will stand up
8.
B: Excuse me sir, can i sit here?
A: Certainly ma’am
9.
B: If I were
you, i will tell the truth
A: Thanks for your suggestion
10. B: May I please
borrow your pencil?
A: Yes, Certainly
11. B: Could I borrow
your pencil please?
A: Of Course, there you are
12. B: Can I borrow
your pencil?
A: Sure, here you are
13. B: Would you pass
the book please ?
A: I’d be happy to
14. B: Will you please
pass the book ?
A: I’d be glad to
15. B: Could you pass
the book ?
A: Sure.
16. B: Would you mind if I closed the window?
A: No, not at all
17. B: Would you mind if I used the phone?
A: No, of course yes.
18. B: Would you open the window
for me please, it’s windy.
A: Yes, certainly
19. B: Would you mind
joining my club?
A: No, not at all
20. B: Might I leave
work earlier today?
A: Of course not
