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What to Say

Expressions of Surprise and Amazement
I must say that ... surprises me.
More Formal

Less Formal

We can also use questions tag form to show
surprises and express disbelief.
1. I'm on strike now.
You aren't, are you?
2. Mr Anwar was very ill..
He wasn't, was he?

Activity Make dialogues based on the following situations. Act
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them out with your friends.

1. You read the news about tsunami in Aceh and North
Sumatra. Tell your classmates about it.
2. Your friend's father has passed away. Express your
sympathy.
3. You heard that one of your friends is invited to Istana
Merdeka to meet with the President. Give respond to
the news.
4. You heard that a dinosaur-like fish is found in
Indonesian sea. Respond to the news appropriately.
5. Your brother who is an athletic athlete has broken the
world record and claimed as the fastest man in the
world. Express your amazement.