Asking and Offering Help

Asking and offering for help adalah salah satu expression dalam bahasa inggris yang menyatakan
bahwa kita meminta dan memberikan bantuan kepada seseorang. Biasanya kalimat
asking/offering for help dimulai dengan kata Modal Auxiliaries yang berupa can, could, will,
would, shall, should, may, might, dan must.

Asking for help

 Can you help me?  * Could you please give me a hand? 
 Would you like to help me? * Would you mind to come to my house? 
 Could you pass the salt over there, please? * Could you take the garbage outside?
 Could you bring me the newspaper?  * Could you please open the door?
 Could you lend me some money?  * Can you please come here for a second?

Responses for Accepting for Help (Tanggapan menerima untuk membantu)

 Okay  * Yes, I can.

 Okay, No problem. * Sure 
 Certainly  * No Problem 

Responses for Declining for Help (Tanggapan menolak untuk membantu)

 I'm sorry, I can't.  * Sorry, I can't do it. 
 Sorry, I'm busy.  * You better manage it on your own. 
 I'm afraid I can't do it 
Offering for Help 
Berbeda dengan asking for help, Offering for help adalah kalimat atau expression yang
menunjukan bahwa kita menawarkan bantuan kepada seseorang yang membutuhkan
pertolongan. Mari kita simak contoh kalimatnya di bawah ini.

 May I help you?  * Would you like to help me? 

 Could you pass the salt over there, please?  * Would you like to come to my house? 
 Would you mind if I sit here?  * Open the window, please. 
 Could you please move to another chair?  * Would you like a cup of coffee?
 Could you please tell me where is the library? 
 Would you like to take the garbage outside please? * May I give you a hand? 
 Shall I bring you a pillow?  *Can I do the dishes for you? 
 Shall I help you with your project?  * Would you care for another cup of tea?

Accepting Offers (Menerima Bantuan)

 Thank you.  * Yes, please. 
 I'd like it very much.  * I'm pleased to do that. 
 With Pleasure thank you.  * Yes please. I really appreciate it. 
 Thank you, it's very kind of you  * Yes, please, that would be lovely 

Declining Offers (Menolak Bantuan)

 No thanks. * I can't, thanks anyway 
 No, I really won't, thank you  * It's okay, I can do it myself. 
 No thank you.  * No thanks, I don't need any help 
 Don't worry, I will do it myself.  * That's alright, I will manage it on my own. 
Example:
Dialogue I
Anita : Hello Ms. Ratu you looks so busy, may I help you?
Ms. Ratu : Yes I am. Could you please bring students' homework books in my table?
Anita : Sure, and where should I bring it to?
Ms Ratu : Please bring the books to your class, and say sorry to your friends that I may coming
late to the class.
Anita : Okay Miss Ratu. Is there anything else?
Ms Ratu : No it's enough. Thank you very much for your help Anita.
Anita : Your welcome.

Dialogue II
Rianda : Excuse me. Miss. May I ask you something.
Ms. Sisca : Yes, Rianda. What’s the matter ?
Rianda : May I borrow your dictionary ? I need to look up a new word.
Ms. Sisca : Sure. Here you are.
Rianda : Thank you, Miss. I’ll return it as soon as possible.
Ms. Sisca : No problem.

Dialog III
Mr. Jack : Hello waiter, can you come here for a second? 
Waiter : Sure. What can I help you sir? 
Mr Jack : Could you bring me some salt? 
Waiter : Yes sir. and would you like to try some coffee? We have the best quality in this town. 
Mr. Jack : Wow it would be really lovely to try it. 
Waiter : Ok sir, is there anything can i help you with? 
Mr. Jack : No thanks, I think it's enough. 
Waiter : Okay I will bring it to you now.