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This document contains examples of expressions used to convey sympathy in English in various situations. It provides sample responses to scenarios involving someone who is sick, hurt, or experiencing loss or difficulties. Common sympathetic responses included in the examples are "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that", "That's terrible", "How dreadful", "You have my deepest sympathy", and "I'm very sorry for your loss". The document emphasizes that the expression of sympathy in English can vary depending on the situation and whether it is in a formal or informal context.

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Compliment

This document contains examples of expressions used to convey sympathy in English in various situations. It provides sample responses to scenarios involving someone who is sick, hurt, or experiencing loss or difficulties. Common sympathetic responses included in the examples are "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that", "That's terrible", "How dreadful", "You have my deepest sympathy", and "I'm very sorry for your loss". The document emphasizes that the expression of sympathy in English can vary depending on the situation and whether it is in a formal or informal context.

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1. Tina : Grandma, can I help you with the sewing?

Grandma : ........How kind of you.


A . I am sorry
B . I don't need you
C . Never mind
D . Don't worry
E . Thank you
Kunci : E
Penyelesaian :
Pernyataan Grandma, "... How kind of you, " menunjukkan bahwa ia menerima penawaran
bantuan yang diberikan Tina. Dengan demikian ungkapan yang paling tepat adalah, "Thank
you, How kind of you"
2. Azhar : What's wrong with your camera, Tom?
Tommy : The lense doesn't focus well. Azhar ........?
Tommy : No, thanks. I can fix it myself.
A . Will you bring in to a repairman.
B . Should I change it.
C . Do you need some help.
D . Have you had it repaired.
E . Would you buy a new one.
Kunci : C
Penyelesaian :
Jawaban Tommy atas pertanyaan Azhar, "No, thanks. I can fix it myself, " menunjukkan
Ebtanas/Bahasa Inggris/Tahun 2002 8
bahwa Tommy menolak bantuan yang ditawarkan Azhar. Dengan demikian pernyataan
yang paling tepat adalah Do you need some help.
II.EXPRESSING SYMPATHY
1. Rob : My sister has been sick for two days. So I have to accompany her in the hospital.
Dick : . I hope she will get better soon.
Rob : Thanks.
a. I am sorry to hear that d. I am happy to hear that
b. Thank you e. Dont mention it
c. I dont care about it
2. Vita : Hi, Dewi, oh Gosh! What happens to your finger?
Dewi : Hi, Vita, well I have just cut my finger.
Vita : How did it happen?
Dewi : I peeled an apple and knife ,you know!
Vita : I see. Dewi look! It keeps bleeding.
a. I am happy to hear that d. I am glad to hear that
b. I know how you feel e. Dont do that
c. I dont care about it
3. Jane : Hi Tia ,I saw you with Mira yesterday at the police office.
What happened ?
Tia : Really ? I accompanied Mira to report the police.
Mira lost her purse when I was in the market
Jane : ..
a. How happy you are d. I dont know about it

b. I know you have a lot of money e. Dont do that


c. What a terrible situation for you
4. Hendra : Ouch
Father : Whats wrong with you , son?
Hendra : I cut my finger while cutting this carrot.
Father :. , put the medicine on it.
Hendra : Yes, Dad
a. How happy you are d. I dont know about it
b. It doesnt hurt me e. Oh, dear
c. You are wrong
5. Budi : Why was shifa absent yesterday
Dina : Her father passed away
Budi : ..Why didnt you tell me before ?
Dina : I have just heard about it
d. How happy you are d. I am deeply sorry to hear that
e. It doesnt make me sad e. Oh, congratulation
f. You are wrong
6. Anna : Did you hear the news ?
Bob : No, I didnt
Anna : Sinta won English competition yesterday?
Bob : Oh,
a. How happy you are d. I am deeply sorry to hear that
b. It doesnt make me sad e. Oh, congratulation
c. You are wrong
Penegasan struktur teks dan unsur kebahasaan
Bentuk Contoh Responses
Oh, poor you
Oh, thats terrible
How dreadful
Oh,dear !
Oh dear, Im awfully sorry about ..
That is a pity.
Oh, no!
Oh, dear.
I know how it feels.
I am deeply sorry to hear that.
What a terrible situation for you.
You have my deepest sympathy at this difficult time. A : How are you ?
B : I have a bad stomachache
A : Oh, thats terrible
Thats very kind of you
Thank you for your attention
Thank you
Thanks

Right
Youre right
Thats right
I am ( very ) sorry
I am terribly sorry + to hear that
I am extremely sorry
Im very sorry to hear
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
I am very glad to hear that
Nice to hear that
Im happy for you then
Great
Fantastic !
How exciting A : Whats the matter with you
B : I have terrible toothache
A : Oh, I am sorry to hear that
Penegasan fungsi sosial ungkapan simpati
Ungkapan dan respon yang digunakan untuk menyatakan simpati dalam bahasa Inggris
sangat bervariasi sesuai dengan situasinya baik dalam situasi resmi maupun tidak resmi.
Ungkapan rasa simpati (expressing sympathy) digunakan untuk menyatakan rasa
simpati,peduli sesama,kepada seseorang atas suatu kejadian yang tidak/ kurang
menyenangkan atau menyenangkan

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