A.Expression of Asking and Giving Hope
Hope is to want something to happen or to be true, and usually have a good reason to think that it might. Here are the expressions.
Expressions
of Hope
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Hopefully….
I hope….
I except….
I am hoping….
I am expecting….
I was hoping….
I wish….
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B. Expression of
Congratulation
Congratulation
is something that you say want you when to congratulate someone. Here are some
expressions of congratulations and their proper response!
Expressions
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Responses
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I’d be the first to congratulate you on….
I’d like to congratulate you on….
Please accept my warmest congratulations.
May I congratulate you on….
I must congratulate you.
It was great to hear about….
Congratulations!
Congratulations on ….!
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It’s very good of you to say so
How nice of you to say so
Thank you very much for saying so
I’m glad you think so
Oh, it’s nothing special actually
Oh, I have a lot to learn yet
Oh, not really
Oh, nothing to it, actually
Oh, thank’s
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C. Expression of
Agreement
Agreement
is when the people have the same opinion, or when they approve of or accept
something. Pay attention to
these expressions!Expressions:
- I agree with you
- You're right
- That's true
- Absolutely
- That's exactly
- You may be right
- You might be right
- I suppose you are right
- I know
- Yes
D. Expression of Suggestion
Suggestion
is an idea, plan or action that is suggested or the act of suggesting it. Pay
attention to the example!
Giving
a Suggestion
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Responding
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May I suggest …?
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You may/might like to …?
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Have you considered/thought of …?
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Would you care to …?
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Why don’t we/you …?
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Why not …?
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How about …?
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What about …?
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Let’s/Let me …
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Shall we …?
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I’ll tell you what. We’ll …
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I propose that …
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I propose this change …
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I’d like to suggest that …
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Why don’t you …?
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I have an idea.
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It sounds like a good suggestion.
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I have no objection.
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It is a good suggestion.
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I think you can do that.
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Perhaps you could.
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Why not?
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You can’t be all things to all people.
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That’s a good idea.
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You are right.
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Good idea.
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You’re doing too much.
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Unit 2 : You Should Get Up Early
A. Grammar
1. Plural and Singular
Plural is a word or part of a word which shows that you are
talking about more than one person or thing. For example “babies” is the plural
of “baby”
Singular is a form of a word used to talk about one person
or thing. For example “woman” is the singular for of “women”.
2. Conjunction “to, in
order to, and so that”
a. To
To + Verb
Examples:
I went to the post office to buy some stamps.
I phoned Jenny to invite her to dinner.
b. In order to
In order to + infinitive
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Purpose can be expressed with the prepositional
phrase in order allowed by an infinitive clause or a that-clause (almost
always with a modal may or might). The prepositional phrase in order is often
omitted in informal speech.
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Subject +
Predicate
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ADJUNCT
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NP + V
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Preposition
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Infinitive/that-clause
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The doctor operated
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In order to
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save his patient’s life
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A patient stays
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In order to
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Get medical care.
That s/he might get medical care.
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A nurse visits
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In order to
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Check on a patient.
That s/he might check on a patient.
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Example:
She left work early in order to be at home with the children.
I am leaving now so as not to be late.
c. So that
So + that -
clause
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Purpose can be expressed with the preposition so
followed by a that-clause (almost always with a modal can, will or may).
Informally, that is omitted. (Do not place a comma before so because it
changes the meaning to “result”.)
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Subject +
Predicate
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Adjunct
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NP + V
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Preposition
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That-clause
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The doctor operated
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So
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(that) he could have his patient’s
life
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A patient stays
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So
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(that) s/he can get medical care
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A nurse visits
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So
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(that) s/he can check on a patient
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Example:
I am saving money so that I can buy a new car.
So that and in order to need a subject/verb: … I did this so that I could …
Note:
- “in order to” and “so as to” are more common before the verbs like: be,
have, know, appear, seem, understand, etc.
- Before a negative infinitive, we normally use “so as” or “in order”.
- Do not use “for” before the infinitive of purpose.
- “So that” this structure is also frequently used to talk about purpose.
It is normally followed by modal such as can or will.
3. Modal “should, must
not, and have to”
a. Should
Should expresses advisability a suggestion. “It is advisable
to … “or” This is a suggestion …
“It is weaker than must. Should is followed by a plain form
verb.
Example:
- You should stop smoking.
- If you’d wanted to succeed, you should have worked harder at school.
b. Must
The verb must only
exists in the simple present and present perfect forms. While the present form can express obligation,
necessity, certainty or strong probability. The present perfect forms only express a strongly felt opinion or supposition.
Example:
- He must be over eighty, he was born in 1930.
- I’ve got all the right answers, I must be one of the
winners!
c. Have to
Have (to), a semi-modal, expresses necessity (strong
afvisability). However, it is unlike, other modals in its use of do as an
auxiliary and its use of an infinitival complement. Negating the modal results
in a different meaning form negating the infinitive clause.
Example:
- I have to come at 8 a.m. or my boss will fire me.
- She has to come to the interview or she will lose her dream
job.
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