English Material for 8 grade

1. The expression for asking, giving,
and refusing help
Aprilia Ayu Damayanti

2. When you need somebody’s help, you
use some expression of asking goods
and services. On the other hand,
sometimes you have to respond to
someone who asks you to do something
for him/her.
How do you say that?

3. Asking help Giving help Refusing
help
• Would you be so
kind as to ...?
• Could you help me?
• Can you do me a
favor, please?
• Can you help me,
...?
• Can you give me a
hand?
• Please, help me.
• I can't manage. Can
you help?
• Let me give you a
hand.
• May I help you
with...,Sir/Ma’am?
• Here, I’ll do it for
you.
• Let me help you
• No, it’s not
necessary
• Thank you for
offering, but…
• Thank you, but I
can manage it
• No, thanks
Formal
Informal
Let’s Build Our Knowledge

4. Dialog 1 :
Andi is visiting his classmate Nila. At this time, Nila is in the backyard of her house.
Andi : Hi, Nila.
Nila : Hi, Andi.
Andi : What are you doing?
Nila : Well. I’m 1._______ a rose now. Can you 2_____ me get the flower pot
3_______ there, please?
Andi : Yes, of 4_______.
Andi takes the flower pot and gives it to Nila.
Andi : Here you are.
Nila : Thank you, Andi.
Andi : You’re 5_________. These flowers are beautiful. Are they all 6______?
Nila : Yes, my mother 7_________ them for me.
Andi : Oh, I see. By the way, 8_________ you like me to 9_______ the flowers?
Nila : No, thanks. You don’t 10________ to.
Listen the dialog which is read by your teacher then
complete the blank space with correct words!
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5. Dialogue 2
• Nina : Niko, can you do me a favor, please?
• Niko: Of course, what can I do for you?
• Nina: Would you be so kind as to take care of my cat?
I’m going to Bogor tomorrow to visit my uncle.
He is sick. I’ll be there for about two days.
• Niko: I’d be very happy to take care of your cat. I
love cats.
• Nina: Great. Thanks.
• Niko: Should I bathe it?
• Nina: No, it’s not necessary.
Analyze the dialog and underline the expression of asking,
giving, and refusing a help that are in the dialog!
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6. Let’s Work Together
Make your own simple dialog based on the situation
below using expression of asking, giving or refusing a
help. Do it with your partner and practice the dialog in
front of the class!

7. • Situation 1
You don’t bring your pencil. Ask your friend to lend you
his/her pencil.
• Situation 2
You can’t do your English homework. Ask your friend to
help you do your homework.
• Situation 3
You have to go to public library to borrow some books.
Ask your friend to accompany you go to public library.

8. THANK YOU