SOME EXERCISES OF VARIOUS EXPRESSIONS

Exercise: Answer the following questions!

Bryan: Nugy, where are you?
Nugy: I’m in the house. What’s matter?
Bryan: oh _____________ .
Nugy: I’d like to help you. For what?

1. Complete the dialogue above with suitable expression ....
    A.Would you like some help?
    B. Sorry, I can’t help you
    C. Could I possibly ask you to help me?
    D. Let me help you
    E. No, you don’t need to help

Santy : Hello, what are you doing her?
Decka : I 'm waiting for Andin.
Santy : I’m sorry for not calling you last night. I go bed early.
Decka : _______________ .
Santy : Thank you for your understanding.

2. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
    A. Please, forgive me
    B. Any time
    C. You’re welcome
    D. Sure
    E. That's all right
3. you : may I enter your room?
    your sister : ....
    A. Of course. Please bring that bag at there.
    B. Yes sure. Bring back it soon.
    C. You are welcome
    D. My room is dirty. Please bring that bag at there.
    E. Don't bring that bag at there.

4. Eric : I think our city is very hot at the moment.

Era  : I don’t think so ................ Our city is much cooler than              other cities in this country.

Complete the dialogue above ....

A. I know it

B. I am thinking of

C. He forget it

D. In my opinion

E. See you

5. Jade: What do you think of my drawing? 

     Rose: It's amazing, but I think you should erase the scribbles              over here. 
Jade: Thank you so much for you opinion, Rose! 
Rose: My pleasure.
 From the dialogue above, Rose is... 
A. Asking for attention 
B. Asking a question 
C. Giving an opinion 
D. Giving help
E. Asking for help

6. Aqil : I heard that several stores in the market were burned

    Isal   : What about your parent's store? is it also burned?

    Aqil : Yes, Yesterday I helped them save the goods.

    Isal : ....

    What is the best response for the boy's statement?

     A. I am really sorry to hear that

     B. I will help you save the goods

     C. The fire fighters must arrive late

      D. I think the government should repair the market soon

7. Ika : I am terribly sorry that I could not attend your party

     Farkha : That's OK

    Ika  : Anyway, congratulations on your moving to a new house.

    Farkha : Thank you 

    What was Farkha held?

    A. Birthday party

    B. A farewell party

    C. A new year party

    D. A graduation party

    E. A housewarming party

8. Aziz : Let's go to the canteen. I'll treat you 

    Al     : Thanks. Is it your birthday?

    Aziz : No, I won a cartoon drawing contest and received                     money as the prize.

     Al   : ....

     What will Al say to respond Aziz's statement?

     A. Wow, Congratulation 

     B. I will help you serve the meals

     C. If I were you, I would join the contest

     D. Will you have lunch with me this afternoon

9. Kayla : Do you know Amelia's house

    Nisa : Sure, What's the matter?

    Kayla : I am going to visit her, but I don't know her house

    Nisa : How will Nisa likely respond?

    A. It's impossible!

    B. Thank you very much

    C. Let's visit her this afternoon

    D. I will escort you to her house

10. Zilkhan : What an unlucky day!

      Alta       : Why did you say that? Is there a big problem?

      Zilkhan : I only caught a few fish today. my boat is broken                       because of heavy waves.

     Zilkhan : ...

     What is the best response to Zilkhan's statement?

     A. Please give me more fish

     C. I think you should work harder

    C. I never imagine that we could catch many fish

     D. Don't worry. We can repair it and catch more fish tomorrow
11. Ritma : It's Durian season. Let's go to Uncle Iman's House to                 have a durian party!
      Pipit   : Sorry, I can't go with you
      Ritma : Why do you say so?
      Pipit   : ....
      What shoud Ritma responde?
      A. I dislike durians
      B. That would be very nice
      C. I am really sorry to hear that
      D. These durians are really delicious

12. Jasper : What are you doing now?
       Bella : I am reading a novel.
       Jasper : A novel?
   Bella : Yeah, and I enjoy it, because this novel is very  

                   interesting  

        What is Bella feel about her novel?

         A.  Great

         B.  Boring

         C. So good

             D. Enjoy it

13. Rara : "Hi guys..."

      Ina   : "Hi Ra... What happen?"

       Rara : "Ina... Jesse come back from Bandung.."

       Ina   : "..........."

       Rara : "Ina that's real. Jesse come back. This afternoon he's  

                  back.."

        Ina    : "Oh Ra, Thank's for your information..

       What is the Ina responses

       A.  I’m happy to hear that

       B. You’re right

       C. Are you sure? I don't believe that your information

        D. I’m sorry to hear that    

14. Lecturer : What did you think of the lecture?

         Student  : ……………………

         Lecturer : Oh, really? Actually I was afraid that my lecture  

                         was going to be boring.

        What is the best responses?

        A.  It was boring.

        B. We were very disappointed.

        C. We felt bored.

        D. It was satisfying us.   

15. Ria: Hi Lia. Where are you going?

          Lia: I’m going to the market.
          Ria: Would you like to come to my birthday party next 

                   week?
          Lia: ..................
          Ria: Thank you.
          Lia: You’re welcome.

         What is the Ria response?

         A. Sorry I can’t

         B.   I dislike party

         C. Oh yes, sure

         D. I’m busy last week
16.Man       : You look busy today. Many things to do?

     Woman : Yeah. I have to find many articles from the  

                     internet about education

     Man : Let me help you look for some

     Woman : Thank you

     Narrator : What does the man offer?

      A. To help the woman look for some articles

      B. To help the woman write her articles

      C. To help the woman send her articles

      D. To hel the woman edit her articles

      E. To help the woman file her articles 
17. Man      : What is the matter, Dara? You look Sad today?

      Woman : My father is very ill and he has been hospitalized 

                     since yesterday

      Narrator: What is the most approriate response for the man to 

                      say next?

      A. I hope he will get better soon

      B. I think you should take a rest

      C. I am glad to hear that

      D. I suggest you cheer up forever

      E. Congratulations!

18. Farhan : So, how long has it been since the first                                    publishing of your first novel?

      Yola     : It’s been 3 weeks since then.
      Farhan : So, how many copies have been sold this far?
      Yola      : Thank God. Many people seem to like it very  

                     much. Since the first publishing 3 weeks ago, 

                     there have been over 500 copies sold.
     Farhan : Splendid! .............at your first time publishing 

                    your novels.
     Yola      : Thank you very much, Mr. Farhan. It’s very kind   

                   of you to say so
      Farhan : Keep the good work, Yola. I know you could be   

                     a great author someday.

what is the right sentence for completing a sentence that goes away

A.    I’d like to congratulate you on your success

B.    I’m so happy to hear that

C.    I’m so sad to hear that

D.   May Allah bless you

19. Najmi : Pardon me, Hilal.

Hilal : Yes? What happened?
Najmi : ....I want to phone Deny.
Hilal : No problem.

Najmi : Thank you very much.

 what is the right sentence for completing a sentence that goes away

A.      can you turn of the radio?

B.      Can you help me?

C.       I want to speak with you

              D.        Don't be angry!

 20.Melani : Excuse me, may I take the seat near of you?

       Jehan : Of course, here you are.
       Melani : Hai, introduce my self, my name is Melani   

                      Nahampun.
       Jehan  : Hai, I am Jehan. Mela,,,? Is that correct?
       Melani : You may call me , Melan. Where will you go?
       Jehan : To the post office, and where will you go?
      Melani : Supermarket .
      Jehan : If you want to go the supermarket, you do not have to                        

                 wait this bus, you have to wait over there. It is a wrong  

                  for you
     Melani : Oh, are you sure? I am a new comer here. Thank for   

                   your information, Jehan
     Jehan : Be careful Melan. Nice to meet you
    Melani : Nice to meet you too

     Narrator : where will the melani go?

A.       Go to post office

B.      Go to garden

C.       Go to  school

             D.      Go to supermarket