Rabu, 01 Desember 2010

Procedure Text

Procedure text is a text that is designed to describe how something is achieved throught a sequence of actions or steps. It explains how people perform different precces in a sequence of steps. This text uses simple present tense, often imperative sentences. It also uses the temporal conjuction such as first,second,, them, , next, finally, etc.

The generic structures of procedure text are :

1. Goal/aim (or title)
2. Materials (not required for all procedural texts)
3. Steps (the actions that must be taken)

Narrative Text



~ The definition of narrative text :

~ Narrative text is a text is used for the purpose of entertaining or a musing, creating stimulating emotions, motivasi, guiding and teaching the readers or the listeners and it usually deals with actual or vicious experience.

~ Narrative texts such as : fable (mouse deer and crocodile), legend/folk tales (sangkuriang,malin kundang,) fairy tale (Cinderella,snow white, pinochio).

Recount Text

Recount text

~ Recount text is a text that is used to retell events for the purpose of informing or entertaining.

The generic structures of recount text are :

1. Orientation (it gives the readers the background information needed to understand the text such as who was involved, where it happened, when it happened).
2. Events (a series of events, ordered in chronological sequerce)
3. Re-Orientation (restates the writer’s opinion or personal comment of the writer on the incident.


The significant lexicogrammatical features :

- Use of simple past tense
- Use of temporal conjuctions (when,after,before,next,later,then)
- Use of personal pronoun (I,we)

Past Tense ~



Untuk menunjukan bahwa suatu perbuatan atau kejadian yang terjadi pada waktu lampau dan berakhir pada saat tertentu di waktu lampau.

Rumus = A : S+tobe+(was/were) + …
B : S+verb bentuk II+ …


Affirmative (+) Negative (-) Interrogative (?)
S+verb II S+did not+ V1 Did+S+Verb I

I+VerbII

They+Verb II

We+verb II

You+verb II

She+verb II

He+verb II

It+verb II

I+did+not+verb 1

We+did+not+verb I

They+did+not+verb I

You+did+not+verb I

She+did+not+verb I

He+did+not+verb I

It+did+not+verb I

Did+I+ Verb I

Did+We+ Verb I

Did+They+ Verb I

Did+you+ Verb I

Did+she+ Verb I

Did+he+ Verb I

Did+it+ Verb I

Expressing sympathy



The definition of sympathy Expression :

~ Sympathy expression is an expression or feeling of pity and sorrow when we know and see someone or people are unlucky or have trouble an in bad condition. By expressing sympathy we want to show our concern or carefulnesson other people’s condition.


~ How can we give sympathy expression to someone ?

We express it directly to him/her orally or we can use a letter or card by post also by short message service (sms), e-mail, television, radio, and newspaper/she who got the trouble is far from us.

~ several expression of sympathy :

• I’d like to express my deepest condolences
• I’m sorry to hear that
• I’m awfully sorry about …
• Oh, how awful !!!!
• Oh, dear !!
• You must be very upset
• Oh, what a shame
• How pity you are !!!
• How terrible/awful for you

Happiness expression :)


~ Happiness expression is an expression that is used to show that someone or people are glad have excited feelings

~ What would you say to express you happiness?

# I’m happy …

# I’m (very) pleased/ (really) delighted


# I can’t say how pleased/delighted I am about it

# I am so glad to hear that

# Great !!!!

# Terrific !!!

# Fantastic !!!

ADVERTISEMENT ..1234......


Advertisement is information persuade and motive people so that attracted to service ang things that offer.
  • Fungtion of advertisement :
  • Promotion
  • Communication
  • Information
We can find the advertisement on newspaper, tabloid, magazine, radio, television, billboard, etc.
  • รจ Kinds of advertisement :
  • * Family advertisement
  • * Announcement advertisement
  • * Invitation advertisement
  • * Request advertisement
  • * Offer advertisement
  • * Sponsor advertisement

APPOINTMEnt -_-


Definition of appointment:
Appointment tell about agreement for meeting it is good to make an appointment before you meet or people.
1.Making an Appointment
  • Can I come and see you ?
  • I want to make an appointment to see
  • I ‘ll be there
2.Accepting an Appointment
  • Be there on time
  • It’s a deal
  • I’ll wait for you
3.Canceling an Appointment
  • I’m sorry ,I ‘m very busy
  • I ‘m terrible sorry I have to put off my Appointment
4.Changing an Appointment
  • What about……………( Tuesday at.04.00.p.m)
  • Do you have another time this afternoon
  • Well,I must be off now .I’ll talk to you later.
For the example of  dialogue about Appointment
Dhina  : Hi,can I talk to Afgan ?
Afgan  : Ya ,it’s me .Who is talking ?
Dhina  : I ‘m Dhina .Sorry to disturb you
Afgan  : No problem.What’s up ?
Dhina  : Well,you like to accompany me to Gary’s House this  afternoon?
Afgan  : Yeah.I can
Dhina  : Okay .I will pick up you at.5.p.m
Afgan  : Ok .I wait You.

Gaining attention


Gaining Attention

Gaining attention is a way or eexpression that is spoken so that other people will pay their attention to what we want to .
If yu want to gain attention of some people you can use  this:
  • Attention, please
  • May  I have your attention ,please ?
  • Excuse me, Look here !
  • Listen to me ,please !
  • Waiter ?
  • I’m sorry ,but……………..
  • Wow really ?

Giving instructions


Giving Intruction is an expression that is used in order that other person does what we instruct or request.
The example expression of giving instructions
  • Open your book
  • Close the door ,please !
  • Stand up ,please
  • Be quiet,please
  • Move them chair

Recount Text




Recount text is a text that is used to retell event for the purpose of informing  or entertaining.
The generic structures of Recount text are :
  1. Orientation ( its gives the readers the background information needed to understand the text such as who was involved where it happened  ,when it happened)
  2. Events ( a series of events  ordered in a chronological sequence )
  3. Re-orentation  ( restates the writer’s opinion or personal comment of the writer on the incident)

Minggu, 21 November 2010

Simple Present Tense

What is simple present tense ??
Simple present tense is the sentence that used to express an action is repeated or usual.The action can be habit,a hobby,a daily event,a schedule event or something that often happens.

There are 2 kinds of simple present tense :
1. NOMINAL SENTENCE
(simple present tense without verb)

Formula :
(+) S + Tobe + Adj/Noun/Adv
(-) S + Tobe + not + Adj/Noun/Adv
(?) Tobe + S + Adj/Noun/Adv ?

Examples :
(+) They are tired.
(-) They are not tired.
(?) Are they tired ?

(+) I am sick.
(-) I am not sick.
(?) Am I sick ?

(+) She is a teacher.
(-) She is not a teacher.
(?) Is she a teacher ?


2. VERBAL
(simple present tense with verb)

Formula :
(+) S + V1 (s/es) + O/C
(-) S + do/does + not + V1 + O/C
(?) Do/does + S + V1 + O/C ?

There are three important note :
  1. For the 3rd person singular (she,he,it),we add "s" or "es" to the main verb (only for positive tense).
  2. For positive sentences,we do not normally use the auxiliary.
  3. For the verb tobe,we do not use an auxiliary,even for qoestion an negative sentences.

Examples :
(+) Amir writes short story.
(-) Amir does not write short story.
(?) Does Amir write short story ?

(+) Yunita,Riana,and Novely study together.
(-) They do not study together.
(?) Do they study together ?

(+) Mola and I play tennis every afternoon.
(-) We do not play tennis every afternoon.
(?) Do we play tennis every afternoon ?

Some frequency that used in simple present tense :
- Always
- Usually
- Often
- Never
- Sometimes
- Seldom

Examples :
- I always remember you.
- They are usually here.
- We often eat in restaurant.
- I never cry.
- She sometimes forgets.
- He seldom studies.


Uses of simple present tense :

- We use the present simple for describe general truth,facts,facts and scientific laws.
Example : The earth moves round the sun.

- We use the present simple for direction.
Example : You come out of the station.

We use the present simple for habits and routines.
Example : I watch TV every day.

We use the present simple for things which you like or dislike.
Example : He like short stories.

We use the present simple for permanent situation.
Example : He lives in London.

-We use the present simple for procedure.
Example : He interview boys.

We use the present simple for perception.
Example : The food smells good.
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Modals in the Past Form

Modals in the past form : kata bantu pengandaian dalam bentuk lampau.
Modals in the past form are :
  • Could
  • Would
  • Should
  • Might
1. Could,is past form of "can".
It is used to express :
-Past ability (kemampuan di masa lampau)
Example : I could run fast when I was child.
-Polite request (meminjam sesuatu kepada seseorang)
Example : Could I borrow your pen ?
-Suggestion (saran)
Example : I need help in math.You could talk to your teacher.
-Less than 50% certainty (kepastian yg hanya 50%}
Example : Where is John ?He could be at home.
-Impossibility (negative only)
Example : That could not be true !
2. Should,is past form of "shall".
It is used to express :
-Advisability (nasehat,saran)
Example : You should study tonight.
-90% certainty (kebenaran 90%)
Example : She should do well on the test. (future only,not present)
3. Would,is past form of "will".
-For an action that was repeated regulary in the past.

Example :

Ani : “What did you do on holidays?”

Risma : “I would visit my grandparents and my other family in the village, but how not anymore.”
-Insert rather into the pattern and use this expression to express preferences.

Example :

Jerry : “What would you rather do in weekend, go to the party or stay at home?”

Lita : “I would rather stay at home than go to the party.”
-To express polite request.

Example :

Mr. Willy : “Would you mind posting the letter?”

Reva : “No, not at all.”

4. Might,is past form of "may".
-To tell possibilities

Example :

Dina : “Why is Riko taking the bus to get home?”

Rita : “He might get a flat time.”



-To express polite request.

Example :

Dimas : “Might I borrow your book?”

Vera : “Yes, of course.”



"Try Again" - Westlife


Hush now don't you cry
There will be a better day
I promise you
We can work it out
But only if you let me know
What's on your mind


Baby, you thought it was forever
Through any kind of weather


But some day you will find what you're searching for


Try again
Never stop believing
Try again
Don't give up on your love
Stumble and fall
Is the heart of it all
When you fall down (down)
Just try again


Smile now, let it go
Hey, you will never be alone
I promise you
If you can't fight the feeling (Oh yeah)
Surrender in your heart

Remember love will set you free


Baby, you thought it was forever
You would always be together
But someday you will find what you're searching for


Try again
Never stop believing
Try again
Don't give up on your love
Stumble and fall
Is the heart of it all
When you fall down (down)
Just try again


Baby, when a heart is crying
Its sometimes feels like dying
The tear drops fall like rain

Baby, you thought it was forever
You would always be together
But someday you will find what you're searching for


Try again (ooh yeah)
Never stop believing (oh no)
Try again
Don't give up on your love
( Dont' give up on your love baby)

Try again
( just try again)
Never stop believing
Try again
Don't give up on your love

Stumble and fall
Is the heart of it all


When you fall down
Just try again