Gerunds
The gerund is the -ing form of a verb and is used as a
noun. For this reason it is also called a verbal noun.
Present :
He couldn’t help telling the truth. (Active)
He dislikes being told what to do. (Passive)
Perfect :
He regretted having told us the secret. (Active)
He complained of having been ordered to vacate his room. (Passive)
Gerund
vs Present Participle
You may be confused as to whether an ‘-ing’ form of a
verb is a gerund or a present participle. Remember that the participle has the
force of an adjective while a gerund has the force of a noun:
Singing is one of my hobbies. (Gerund)
The...
Contoh Dialog Bahasa Inggris, Example Dialogue How to Make a Chocolate Ball
Friday, September 14, 2012 | comments
Contoh Dialog Bahasa Inggris
Example Dialogue How to Make a Chocolate Ball
Practise the following dialogue with your partner.
How to Make a Chocolate Ball(Oky is in front of Sasha‘s house right now. It has beenquite long since they have contacted each other.)(Oky knocks at the door)“Yeah, just a moment please,” Sasha said.(Sasha opens the door)“Hi, Sasha. How are you?” greeted Oky.“Oh, hi Oky, where have you been? I’m ?? ne, thanks. Come on in,”reply Sasha.“Thanks Sas, I’ve been so busy lately. I am taking many courses before my ?? nal exams. By the way, it’s been so long since I ate your delicious food. So, what...
Ucapan Selamat dalam Bahasa Inggris, Example of Congratulate
Thursday, September 13, 2012 | comments
Ucapan Selamat dalam Bahasa Inggris, Example of congratulate:
People often write cards to congratulate. Here are same examples.
Dear Joko,
I heard that you have passed the final exam and got the highest score in English subject at your school. Congratulations! You deserved it.
Auntie Ema
Dear Nunung,
Congratulations on your winning the first prize of the English debate
competition. I learned about it from your Mom.
Love,
Ve...
Contoh Permintaan dalam Bahasa Inggris, Example of Requesting
Thursday, September 13, 2012 | comments
Contoh Permintaan dalam Bahasa Inggris, Example of Requesting :
1. Can I invite some friends round?
2. Can I use your telephone?
3. Can you help me with this math problem?
4. Can we stop by the post office?
5. Can you turn off the TV?
6. Can you close the windows?
7. Can I use your dictionary?
8. Can I borrow your bicycle?
Give responses to the following expressions of requesting.
1. A: Can I use your ruler?
B: ................ I am using it now.
2. A: Can you bring these books for me, please?
B: .................
3. A: Would you like any help?
B:...
Contoh Pujian dalam Bahasa Inggris, Examples of compliments
Thursday, September 13, 2012 | comments
Contoh Pujian dalam Bahasa Inggris
Here are some examples of the kinds of compliments common in social situations.
1. This is the nicest classroom.
2. You have a beautiful house.
3. I like your new dress.
4. This soup tastes delicious.
5. That salad looks wonderful.
Read the following dialogues about complimenting.
Susi : Excuse me, but I was just admiring your bag. It’s really nice.
Agnes : Oh, thank you.
Susi : Could you tell me where you got it? I have been looking for one like that for a long time.
Agnes : It’s from the Java Store in Jakarta.
Susi : Oh, thank you very mu...
Example Use of Greetings
Wednesday, September 12, 2012 | comments
Example Use of Greetings
A. Example Use Greetings "Good afternoon"
Santi : Good afternoon, Sir.
Mr Joni : Good afternoon. You are ....
Santi : Santi, Sir. My name is Santi. How are you?
Mr Joni : I am fine, thank you. And how about you?
Santi : I am fine, too.
Mr Joni : Well, Santi. I have to go now. Pleased to meet you.
Santi : Pleased to meet you, too, Sir.
B. Example Use Greetings "Good evening"
Susi : Good evening, Santo.
Santo : Good evening, Susi.
Susi : Is Ari at home?
Santo : I’m sorry, Susi. Ari is not at home.
Susi : Oh, well. That’s OK. Good night, then.
Santo : Good nig...
