Expressing wishes

Giving general wishes

1.       I wish you luck. 

2.       Good luck. 

3.       Best of luck. 

4.       Good fortune be with you. 

5.       I hope that everything goes OK for you. 

6.       I’m sure that everything will work out just fine. 

7.       May you be happy and successful in your new life? 

8.       Well, we hope that everything will be all right. 

9.       I hope you have a good/ pleasant/ enjoyable … 

10.   Please give your parents my best wishes …

Responding to general wishes

1.       Thank you. 

2.       Thank you very much. 

3.       Many thanks. 

4.       Thanks. You too. 

5.       Thank you and the same to you.

Causative verbs

 

Causatives are the main verbs that cause people to do things.

Causative verbs include: make, have, let, get.

 

Active

S              + make, have, let             + object                + verb

                + get                                                               + to verb 1          

 

1.       His mother made him take his medicine.

2.       My teacher had us give oral reports.

3.       Her father let her go to school.

4.       Let’s get Ralph to go with us.

 

Passive

S              + make, have, let, get    + object                + verb 3

 

1.       His mother made his medicine taken (by him).

2.       My teacher had oral reports given

3.       I let this machine checked.

4.       Let’s get our car fixed first.

Expressing Possibility and impossibility

 

Asking about possibility 

1.       Do you think he/it could…? 

2.       Would you say we’re capable of…? 

3.       Are you capable of…? 

4.       Are you able to…? 

5.       Do you have any experience of…? 

6.       Can you…? 

7.       Do you know how to…? 

8.       Do you think you can…? 

Stating possibility 

1.       I think there is possibility to … 

2.       I assume/believe… 

3.       In all probability,… 

4.       It is going to be possible for me to… 

5.       That will probably …  

6.       It’s quite possible …

 Practice the dialogue

Andi    : Where is Reza, Bud? 

Budi    : He went to the zoo an hour ago 

Andi    : Oh, I was too late to see him.

Budi    : There is a good chance of catching)* him if you take a taxi. 

Andi    : Do you know his phone number? May be I can contact him first. 

Budi    : I think there’s little chance of contacting)** him by phone. 

Andi    : OK, I’ll try to catch him by taxi.

Asking and Giving Opinion

Asking Opinion

1.       What do you think about…?

2.       What are your thoughts on…? 

3.       How do you feel about...?

4.       What’s your opinion about…?

Giving Opinion

1.       I think…

2.       I believe…I feel… 

3.       In my opinion…I would say… 

4.       I really think… 

5.       I strongly believe…

6.       I truly feel…From my perspective… In my view… It seems to methat… 

7.       In my honest opinion…

Agreeing with an Opinion

1.       Of course. 

2.       This is absolutely right.

3.       I agree with this opinion.

4.       I couldn't agree more. 

5.       I agree with what you are saying. 

6.       I agree, I never thought of that. 

7.       Neither do I. 

8.       That's a good point. 

9.       I think so too. 

Disagreeing with an opinion

1.       I am sorry, I don't agree with you.

2.       I am not sure I agree with you.

3.       I don't agree with you.

4.       I am afraid I have to disagree with you.

5.       I do not believe that.

6.       By this I mean.....

7.       I disagree with you.

8.       I think you are wrong.

9.       That's not the same thing at all.

10.   It is not justified to say so.

11.   I am not convinced that..... 

12.   I can't say I agree with this, and here's why..... 

Practice with your friend in front of the classroom.

Vic : Hi Kev, have you heard about the new bakery store?

Kev : Yes, I have

Vic : What do you think about it?

Kev : Personally, I think the flavor is little bit too sweet

Vic : Hmm, I disagree with you.

Kev : Then, what is your point of view?

Vic : In my opinion the cake and bread is delicious.

Kev : Fair enough, As far as I am concerned they’re still new so they can still develop.

Vic : Yes, I totally agree with you.

Making Promise and Swearing

 Asking for a promise

1.       Promise me that you will …

2.       Do you promise to …

3.       Make me a promise, won’t you?

4.       I want you to promise that you’ll …

5.       Is that a promise?

6.       Do you give me your word on that?

7.       Do you swear that you won’t forget me?

Offering a promise

1.       I promise I’ll do whatever you want.

2.       I promise to love you endlessly.

3.       I promise/ swear that I …

4.       It’s a promise.

5.       I give you my word on it.

6.       I swear that my love is only for you.

7.       I swear I will not let you down.

Responses

1.       I believe in you.

2.       Just let the time answer about it.

3.       Let me be assured about it. 

4.       Okay

5.       Thank you

 

Practice with your friend in front of the classroom.

Father: Your teacher called me that you failed an exam.

Dodi: I am sorry, Dad.

Father: Son, this is why I don't let you play with your phone so often. I want you to study for your own future.

Dodi: It won't happen again.

Father: I hope you can keep on your promise.

Dodi: I promise, Dad.

Father: Do you promise that you will be a better student at school?

Dodi: I promise that I will study more and get a good score.

Father: Okay, I believe in you. Don't play with your phone too much.

Dodi: I swear that I will be better, Dad. Trust me, I won't let you down.

Father: I believe in you.

Dodi: Thank you, Dad.

Choose the best answer!

1) Jessica : Will you promise me that you will come to my birthday party next week?

Frida : ……

The best reply that Frida will give to Jessica is …

A. Why not?

B. I am sorry I am late.

C. Let me think first.

D. Okay, I promise I will come.

E. It is not good.

2) Tina : Are you sure you will never forget my birthday anymore?
Sue : …….
The best expression to fill the blank is …

A. Please don’t worry about it

B. You should remind me

C. You have my word on it

D. I will try my best

E. I am not so sure