COMPLIMENT

– On his/her general appearance

– If you notice something new about the person’s appearance
– When you visit someone’s house for the first time
– When other people do their best

Asking for Compliments

– What do you think of my new ……, (then)?
– I think …. suits me. Don’t you?
– Do you like my (new) …..?

Expressing Compliment
– Well done!
– Fantastic!
– That’s great!
– I like ….
– That/Those …. is/are nice.
– ….. look/looks nice on you.
– You do look nice in ….
– You have a beautiful hair.
– You have a nice voice.
– Mary got nine for English. What a clever girl.
– How beautiful flower is.
– What a beautiful flower.
- I’m proud of you
- Good Job

Responding to a Compliment
– Thank you/Thanks.
– It’s nice of you to say so.
– Really? I’m not sure about it, actually.
– Do you really think so?
– It’s very kind of you to say that.
– Thanks, I need that.
– You’ve ( you have ) made my day.

Contoh Dialog Expressing Compliment (1)

Ricky :“Hello,Matt.How are you doing?”
Matthew :“I’m very well, thanks. What about you?”
Ricky : “Pretty good, Pals. By the way I heard from Jim that you won the English competition
last week.”
Mathew : “Yes, I did.”
Ricky : “That was awesome man. You are great.”
Mathew : “Thank you. Would you want some ice cream? I’ll treat you.”
Ricky : “It sounds good. Let’s go.”
Mathew : “Yeah, come on. Let’s go.”

Contoh Dialog Expressing Compliment (2)

Harsya: What a great Motorcycle you have, Pandu.

Pandu : Thank you, Harsya. I just finished modifying it.
Harsya: You mean this is the old motorcycle that you used to drive to school?
Pandu : Yes, it is.
Harsya: It looks a lot different. What did you do to it?
Pandu : Not much. I had it paint with a brighter color and add some new accessories.
Harsya: Great job!
Pandu : Thanks.

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Contoh dialogue 3

A : Do you like my new bag?

B : Wow, It’s great!
A : Do you really think so?
B : Yes, and where did you buy it?
A : I bought it in ‘Top Bookstore’
B : You look very stunning with it
A : Thank you

Contoh dialogue 4

Rahmi : Hello. How are you things going on, Sinta?

Sinta : Hi. Good. And you?
Rahmi : I’m feeling great today. How was your weekend with your family in Batu?
Sinta : Excellent! We had a lovely time there. You should have gone there with us
Rahmi : Really? Hey, what a beautiful skirt you are wearing. It matches your blouse
Sinta : Thank a lot. My sister bought it for me last month.
Rahmi : Wow! That’s wonderful
Sinta : Oh, Rahmi Can I ask you something?
Rahmi ; Oh Sure please
Sinta : Have you finished writing the book we discussed two months ago?
Rahmi : Yes. Come to my room. Look at this. What do you think?
Sinta : Terrific. I like the cover. Let me see the contents. This book is excellent. You really did a great job
Rahmi : Thanks a lot. You’ve inspired me to do this.
Sinta : Your publisher should send it to all bookstores here
Rahmi : Yes, you’re right. The publisher will do it for me.
Sinta : Well, that’s great. I’m proud of you, Rahmi.
By the way, I’ve got to go now. Have a nice day!
Rahmi : You, too

Assignment

- Cari 10 kata sifat yang mengungkapkan pujian. contoh : great, gorgeous, ………………….

- Cari 5 kalimat dengan menggunakan what dan how. Contoh : What a bright day. How amazing the house is
- Buatlah sebuah dialog pujian dan presentasikan tanpa membawa buku

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 3.2. Menganalisis fungsi sosial, struktur teks, dan
unsur kebahasaan pada ungkapan memuji bersayap serta
responnya, sesuai dengan konteks penggunaannya.
 Listen to the conversation.
A: You look really nice today.
B: Thank you. I just got this outfit the other day.
A: Really, where did you get it?
B: I got it from Macy's.
A: It's really nice.
B: Thanks again. You look nice today, too.
A: Thank you. I just got these shoes today.
B: Really? What kind of shoes are they?
A: These are called All Star Chuck Taylors.
B: I really like those. How much did they cost?
A: They were about forty dollars.
B: I think I'm going to go buy myself a pair.
What they are talking about?
What expression that exist in the conversation?
Please mention what are them!
Definition
Compliment is an expression to appreciate or praise other
people. Compliment is useful to give encouragement so
that people will keep on doing their best and even improve
their performance.
When to express compliment:
ü On general occasion,
ü When someone has done his/her best,
ü When you visit someone’s house for the first time,
ü If you notice something new about someone’s appearance.
Expression of Responding of Compliment
Compliment
 I would like compliment Thank you. It’s nice of you to
you on … I think your say so.
……. is very nice.

I just love your …... Thank you but really isn’t

anything special.

The …… is very delicious. Thank you. Yours is even

nicer.

I really like your ……. I’m glad you like it.

Fantastic! Thank you.

Marvelous! Thank you so much.

That’s nice. Yeah, thanks

That’s not bad. How kind of you to say so

Perfect! I’m glad you like it.

Pretty good. It was nothing really

Yes, you’re right

Excellent

Nice try

EXERCISES

1. Maura : Wow !
2. Dinda :