Kamis, 15 November 2012

EXPRESSING RELIEF, PAIN, PLEASURE

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 extremely glad to hear that.
o   What a relief!
o   Good for you.
o   I’m glad it’s done.
o   I’m glad everything is running well.
o   I feel so relieved.
o   This ointment relieves my pain.
o   It’s very relaxing.
Example :
Anne: Grey! Don’t you know that our final exam mark has been announced?
Grey: What? Are you sure that it has been announced?
Anne: Of course. What happens?
Grey: It is because I did not do the test well and I am afraid that I will get D for this subject. Our teacher has told me, if I don’t pass this exam I will be kicked from this school.
Anne: Don’t make a joke, Grey! I think no one will kick you out from this school.
Grey: How can you know?
Anne: Because you get C!
Grey: Phew! Thank God! Thanks Anne!
Anne: You’re welcome, Grey! 

2. Expressing pain is an unpleasant sensation occurring in varying degrees of severity as a consequence of injury, disease, or emotional disorder.
EXPRESSING PAIN 
-Ouch!That was hurt
-It is painful
-It hurts me
-I’ve got a backache/toothache/stomachache
-I feel sore all over
-My eyes hurt
-My body aches./My muscles ache.
-Oh,it’s killing me!

Example :

Lorence: Hei! Watch out!
Raisha: Ouch!
Lorence: Are you OK?
Raisha: Ugh, it hurts!
Lorence: I had warned you! Why don’t you watch around before cross the road?
Raisha: I don’t bring my glasses. I am sorry.
Lorence: Ok. Let’s have medicine.

3. Expressing pleasure is an expressions about something that gives or affords enjoyment or delight.

EXPRESSING PLEASURE
·    Great!
·    Terrific!
·    I’m pleased.
·    I enjoyed it.
·    I love it.
·    It was terrific.
·    I’m delighted.

Example :

Hilal : Hi, Najmi! Haven’t seen you for a long time. How is it going?
Najmi : Oh, hi Hilal….. It’s great, thanks. How is everything with you?
Hilal : Well, I’m fine. As a matter of fact, I was promoted as a manager.
Najmi : Wow, that’s really great. I’m glad to hear that. I’m sure you will have a good career.
Hilal : Thank you. And how about you? I’ve heard you are a secretary now.
Najmi : Yes, you’re right. That’s what I want since I was young.

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