ASKING and GIVING INFORMATION

Asking and Giving information

Asking for information	Giving information
o   Could you tell me where Grand Bali hotel is ? o   Is it far from the airport ? o   What’s the matter with you ? o   Where did you put the book ?	·         It’s on Jalan Hang Tuah ·         No, It’s about 25 minutes drive ·         I’ve got a tootache ·         I put it on the table

Example :

The man          : Excuse me, I’m sorry to interrupt you,  can you tell me where the post office is?

The girl           : Never mind, you just go down this street, and it will be on the first right turn beside the bus stop.

The man          : Alright..Thanks for your information

The girl            : You are welcome   

Asking and giving opinion

Asking for opinion	Giving opinion
o   What do you think (of the novel) ? o   How did you like the film ?  o   Tell me what you think. o   Please give me your opinion.	·         I think it is good ·         In my opinion, the film was just like an ordinary film. ·         I think I like him ·         I believe that the lesson was quite interesting

Example :

Chiko : Chica, what do you think of pop music recently? I mean, do you like them?

Chica : Well, I’d say I don’t really like them. I’d prefer jazz.

Chiko : Why? I think pop music is very entertaining.

Chica :In my opinion, jazz music is relaxing