"Expressing Surprise" was arranged by group 3, those are: 1. Ananda Wulan Rofiqoh 2. Dini Hadi Pratiwi 3. Siti Amaniasari 4. Sukma Melati Lecturer: Mrs. Syifa Fadhilah Hamid, M.Pd Subject: English for Interpersonal Interaction 3

1. Expressing Surprise
English for Interpersonal Interaction III
Lecturer: Syifa Fadhilah Hamid, M.Pd
Start!Group 3:
- Ananda Wulan Rofiqoh
- Dini Hadi Pratiwi
- Siti Amaniasari
- Sukma Melati

2. Our Discussion
1. Definition
2. The Ways to Express Surprise
3. Idioms
4. Quiz
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3. Synonyms: unexpected, disbelief, amaze,
incredible, unpredictable,
wonderful, shocked, unusual, etc.
Surprise
An event, a piece of news, etc. that is
unexpected or that happens
suddenly. -Oxford Dictionary
An unexpected event, or the feeling
caused when something unexpected
happens. -Cambridge Dictionary
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4. The Ways to Express Surprise
1. Really ?
Ex: Jack proposed me. ―oh really? When?
2. Are you serious? or Are you for real?
Ex: I got an A+ on my English exam. ―are you for real?
3. You gotta be kidding me!
Ex: I’m going to travel around America this summer. ― you
gotta be kidding me! It’s awesome!
4. You don’t say!
Ex: Anna is getting maried! ― You don’t say!
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5. Phrases and Responses
Phrases
Guess what!
Surprise!
I’ve got news for you.
Do you know what?
You won’t believe it!
Responses
Yeah!
It is!
Yup!
Sure.
It’s true.
I’m serious.
No, I’m not.
Does it?
It is, isn’t it?
Positively!
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6. Expressing Surprise
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Formal Informal
- I find that very surprising
- I must say it very surprises me
- I find it extraordinary
- Indeed?
- How very surprising
- That’s very surprising. Really?
- Is she?
- That is a surprise.
- What a surprise.
- Good heavens.
- That’s amazing/extraordinary.
- My goodness.
- What? No! I don’t believe it!
- Are you serious?
- Well, I never!
- Oh, no!
- Fantastic!
- You don’t say.
- Who’d have thought it?
- Fancy that.
- You’re kidding.

7. Idioms of Surprise
1. “Struck dumb”
If someone is “struck dumb”, they’re suddenly speechless and unable to communicate
because they’re so amazed, shocked, or astonished.
Example: My goodness! Henry is still struck dumb. He’d better react or the beautiful woman
will ask someone else to dance.
2. “Out of the blue”
It happens suddenly, it was not expected, and it is really surprising.
Example: Tom, what you’re telling me is completely out of the blue. I do not like surprises.
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8. Idioms of Surprise
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3. “Knokcs your shocks off”
It really surprises and shocks you. You feel incredibly amazed and overwhelmed.
Example: Are you kidding? This roller coaster ride is knocking my socks off! I love it!
4. “Drop a bombshell”
It share unexpected news that very changes the situation.
Example: She dropped a bombshell when she said she wouldn't run for reelection.
5. “Stop dead and your tracks”
If someone or something stops you in your tracks, or if you stop dead in your tracks, you
suddenly stop moving because you are very surprised, impressed, or frightened.
Example: I can hear footsteps coming from the bushes. I stopped dead in my tracks when I
realized it was a bear.

9. Example Dialogue
Okti : Selly, I’ve got news for you.
Selly : What is it?
Okti : About your score. I hear that you get 100 in
English.
Selly : I don’t believe it, are you serious?
Okti : Yes, of course.
Selly : You’re kidding! English is difficult major
for me.
Okti : But the fact you got it. That amazing!
Selly : Okay thank you but I never belive it.
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10. Quiz
Fill in the blank space using expressing surprise in
matching box given!
1. Sofwa : The party was terrible!
Sely : ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲?
2. Nanda : Japan had a nice vacation.
Aini : ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲?
3. Zismal : Guess what! The management has decided
to give us a raise early.
Novika : ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲.
Zismal : Amazing, right? I love this company.
4. Muthia : I bought you a smartphone.
Cici : ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲? Thank you Muthia.
5. Fanni : Johan won on English Competition yesterday!
Vera : What a ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲? I’m proud of him!
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Matching Box
a. I can’t believe it
b. Was it
c. You’re kidding
d. Oh no!
e. Amazing
f. What
g. Did he?
h. Are you serious?
i. Kidding
j. Surprise
k. Oh no!
l. Please
m. Pardon
n. What a

11. Matching Box
a. I can’t believe it
b. Was it
c. You’re kidding
d. Oh no!
e. Amazing
f. What
g. Did he?
h. Are you serious?
i. Kidding
j. Surprise
k. Oh no!
l. Please
m. Pardon
n. What a
Fill in the blank space using expressing surprise in
matching box given!
6. It was ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ that you’re won English Competition.
7. ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ Surprise! You made it! Congratulations.
8. You asked Nanda to do your homework? ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ !
Don’t be lazy!
9. ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ! Left my bag on the restaurant.
10. You’re ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ! That was impossible.
Quiz

12. References
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dicti
onary/english/surprise
https://ejoy-english.com/blog/8-ways-
to-express-surprise-in-english/
https://www.ilmubahasainggris.com/e
xpressing-surprise-disbelief-
pengertian-jenis-dan-contoh-dialog-
dalam-bahasa-inggris-artinya/
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