Weather Report
The text
is a weather report or weather forecast in spoken form. A weather report
is a prediction of weather.
Weather
report usually find in a newspaper, on the radio or television.
The
weather is predicted through application of the principles of physics and meteorologi.
Expressions used
in
a weather report :
A high of
twenty degrees.
A low of -25.
20 percent chance of snow.
Mainly sunny.
Sunny with cloudy
periods.
Record...
Selasa, 20 November 2012
SO, TOO, EITHER, NEITHER
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So and Too
The word 'so' and 'too' are used to combine two positive statement with
identical predicates to form a compound sentences.
Formula :
so + auxiliary verb + subject.
subject + auxiliary verb + too.
Example :
Rahmad likes playing piano. Raisya also likes playing piano.
Rahmad likes playing piano. and so does Raisya.
Rahmad likes playing piano. and Raisya does too.
Either and Neither
The word 'either' and 'neither' to
combine two negative statements with
identicalpredicates...
INDEFINITE PRONOUNS
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As the name suggests indefinite pronouns are pronouns that are not
definite in meaning. In other words they are not specific in which noun
they replace. They may be singular or plural, and must match the verb in
number.
There are two categories of indefinite pronouns. The first category includes pronouns that refer to a nonspecific noun. These pronouns are :
anybody
anyone
anything
everybody
everyone
everything
nobody
none
no one
nothing
somebody
someone
something
Example:
Anything...
Sabtu, 17 November 2012
EXPRESSING SATISFACTION AND DISSATISFACTION
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Expressing satisfaction is an expression for a feeling of happiness or pleasure because you have achieved something or got what you wanted.
Example of Expressing Satisfaction :
Well
done!
Great! Good work.
I am satisfied with
your work .
You did well.
Your job is satisfactory.
I am so happy about this.
I'm glad to what you've done.
It's really satisfying.
Example Expressing Satisfaction :
It is with great pleasure that!
It gives me great satisfaction.
I’m very pleased with it.
A most delightful...
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT AND POSTERS
00.18
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A Public service announcement is an advertisement that a
television or radio station airs for a cause or a charity. They can tout
the importance of medical check-ups for children or ask you to donate
to the Salvation Army’s bellringers. It is a free “commercial” for a
non-profir organization.
Public service announcements are not paid advertising. A broadcaster
donates the ad time as part of its commitment to serve the public
interest.
The...
Jumat, 16 November 2012
TRANSITIONS : MOREOVER, FUTHERMORE, IN ADDITION, THEREFORE, CONSEQUENTLY
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Moreover, furthermore, and in addition mean also. Therefore and consequently mean as a result.
Examples:
1. Reka is clever and kind. Moreover, she is friendly. Many people like her.
2. The test was difficult. In addition, the time was also limited. Consequently, many students god bad marks.
3. It is raining hard. Furthermore, Ryan’s house is a long way from school. Therefore, he will wait until the rain stops.
-Moreover, use for augmentation.
-Consequently, use for result, conclusion, summary.
-In addition, use for augmentation.
-Furthermore,...
NOUN CLAUSES
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Noun clauses is a dependent
clause that functions as a noun
(that is, as a subject, object,
or complement) within a sentence.
Also known as a nominal clause.
Two common types of noun clause in English are that-clauses
and wh-clauses:
That-clause : I believe that
everything happens for a reason.
Wh-clause : How do I know what I
think, until I see what I say?
Examples and Observations:
"When Mrs. Frederick C. Little's second son arrived, everybody noticed that he was not much bigger than a mouse."
(E.B. White,...
ANALYTICAL EXPOSITION
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Analytical Exposition is an analytical exposition is a type of spoken or written text that is
intended to persuade the listeners or readers that something is the
case. To make the persuasion stronger, the speaker or writer gives some
arguments as the fundamental reasons why something is the case. This
type of text can be found in scientific books, journals, magazines,
newspaper articles, academic speech or lectures, research report etc.
Analytical expositions are popular among science, academic community and
educated people. The generic...
Kamis, 15 November 2012
GIVING ADVICE AND WARNING
03.30
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Giving Advice is to give (someone) a
recommendation about what should be done.
Expressions of Asking For Advice :
•What should?
•What do you think should?
•What do you advise?
•Could you give me some advice for?
•What you would advice?
•What would you do if?
•Do you think I should?
Expressions of Giving Advice :
•You
should/ought to……….
•I think
you should/ought to………
•You
ought to………………
•I advise
you to
•If I
were...
GERUND
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A GERUND is a verb in its “ing” form (the present participle) for example : raining, dancing, laughing, thinking, creating, running, and so on.
Example Gerund As a Subject
-Playing the piano is my hobby.
-Reading a book is good for knowledge.
-Cooking is fun.
Example Gerund As an Object
-I like drinking milk.
-I love shopping with my friend.
-I love playing the piano.
Example Gerund As an Adverb
-Don’t forget for praying when you want...
GRANTING REQUESTS AND REQUESTING
01.28
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Granting Request is to agree someone who want do something.
Example Granting Requesting
-Sure. Here you are.
-Yes,you may.
-Certainly. It’s almost finished anyway.
-Of course.You can.
-Not at all. We’re going the same way.
-Sure. Just careful.
Requesting is an expressions to expresss a desire for; ask for or to ask person to do something .
Example Requesting
-May I borrow your English book now?
-Excuse me. May I go to the toilet,...
EXPRESSING RELIEF, PAIN, PLEASURE
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1. Expressing relief is a a feeling of cheerfulness or optimism that follows the removal of anxiety, pain, or distress.
EXAMPLE EXPRESSING RELIEF
o Oh, that’s relief.
o Thank goodness for that.
o Thank heavens!
o Oh, good!
o Oh, marvelous!
o Oh, what a relief!
o That’s alright, then.
o Phew.
o Thank God for that.
o I’ m very relieved to hear that.
o I’m...