Work in pairs.
Create a dialog based on the guideline, then practice it.
Kania Damar
responds to Kania's greeting
greets Damar asks for Kania certainty/ confirmation
asks about the identity of the source
responds to Kania's explanation
tells Damar that there will be
extra classes after school
and all students must attend them
confirm so by telling Damar that she
heard it from a reliable source
tells Damar that he is their class teacher
She convinces him that the news is true
Create a dialog based on the guideline, then practice it.
Kania Damar
responds to Kania's greeting
greets Damar asks for Kania certainty/ confirmation
asks about the identity of the source
responds to Kania's explanation
tells Damar that there will be
extra classes after school
and all students must attend them
confirm so by telling Damar that she
heard it from a reliable source
tells Damar that he is their class teacher
She convinces him that the news is true
Verified answer
Create a dialogue based on the guideline. The guideline show that Damar is asking Kania for confirmation and certainty about extra class after school.
Discussion
There are several different phrases we can use to ask for certainty/confirmation.
When someone is asking for certainty/confirmation, we can use these phrases when we're certain that the information is correct.
But, when we're not sure or not certain that the information is correct, these phrases below can be used in that situation.
Answer
Dialogue asking certainty based on the guideline.
Kania: Hi Damar.
Damar: Hello Kania.
Kania: I need to tell you an important information.
Damar: What is it?
Kania: There will be extra classes after school and all students must attend them.
Damar: Are you sure about it?
Kania: I'm pretty sure. I heard about it from a reliable source.
Damar: I see. Who did you hear about it from?
Kania: I heard about it from our class teacher, Mr. Dodi.
Damar: It means we have to attend the extra classes too.
Kania: Of course.
Damar: Thank you Kania.
Kania: You're welcome.
Detail tambahan
Kelas: SMP Kelas 9
Mapel: Bahasa Inggris
Kategori: Expressing Certainty
Kata kunci: Asking for certainty/confirmation