This
expressing is used for asking and giving help to someone. The response can be positive or negative.
Nina : Niko, can you do me a favour, please?
Niko : Of course, what can I do for you?
Nina : Would you be so kind as to take care of
my cat.
I’m going to Bogor
tomorrow to visit my uncle, he is sick. I’ll be there for about two days.
Niko : I’d be very happy to take care of your
cat. I love cats.
Nina : Great. Thanks.
Niko : Should I bathe it?
Nina : No, it’s no necessary.
Speech act
Asking
help
|
Giving
help
|
Response
|
- Can you help me, …?
- Please help me.
- Can you do me a
favour, please?
- Do you have a
minute?
- Could you give me a
hand?
|
- Let me give you a
hand.
- May I offer my
assistance?
- May/can I help you?
- Do you need a hand?
- Would you like some
help?
|
- No, it’s not
necessary.
- Thank you for
offering, but …..
- Yes, that would be
great.
|
A.
Complete the dialogue using correct expression orally.
1.
Andi : Hi
Nila.
Nila :
Hi, Andy.
Andi :
What are you doing here?
Nila :
Well, I’m planting rose now. Can you help me get the flower pot over there, please?
Andi :
................
2.
Erni : Min,
this flower is beautiful. Is it yours?
Ani : Yes,
it’s mine.
Erni : Would you like me
to water the flower?
Ani : ..........................
3.
Ali : Man,
I don’t bring dictionary. ..........................?
Maman : Yes, of
course.
4.
Vina :
It’s going to rain. ................(a)...............?
Fitri :
.............(b).............
5.
Waiter :
.............(a)................?
Nusi : .............(b)...............
