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Invitation Expression (English). XI AP & AK. Expression giving invitation. Here are the examples of giving invitation : Could you come to my party ? Would you mind coming over on Saturday night ? Would you like to come to my birthday party on .......... ?
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Invitation Expression(English) XI AP & AK
Expression giving invitation Here are the examples of giving invitation : • Could you come to my party ? • Would you mind coming over on Saturday night ? • Would you like to come to my birthday party on .......... ? • How about going out for lunch to gather this afternoon ? • I'd like you to ......... • Can you ............ ? • How would you like to ................... ? • Would you like to come to my place for dinner tonight, please ? • Why don't you join me for lunch/ dinner ? • I'd like to invite you to see our school/factory/office/ while you're in Bali/etc. • Would you come with me to the cinema tomorrow ?
What is your response? You accept the invitation: • Thank you for your invitation I'll happy to come/join/dinner/lunch/etc. • That's very kind of you. • That sound wonderful, I'll happy to come/ join/ etc. • I'd love to go with you. • Certainly, I'd love to go/ come/ join/ etc.
You refuse the invitation if you refuse/decline an invitation, remember to thank the person for the invitation and give a reason for refuse/decline. You don't need to give a detailed reason, it's just a general reason. For example: • Thank you but I'm sorry, I'm afraid I can't... • Thank you for your invitation but I don't think I can make it. • I'd love to but I can't. I have other plans. • That's very kind of you, but I'm affraid my schedule is booked up all next week/next Sunday/ tomorrow/ Saturday night/ etc. • I'm sorry, but I have other plans. Thank you anyway. • I'd like to, but tomorrow I would prefer to stay at home.
1. Which of the following answer is NOTappropriate? A: Would you come over for dinner tonight?B: ____ • Sure. What time? • Why not? When should I be there? • Why?
2. Which of the following answer is appropriate?A: My husband and I were wondering if you'd like to come over for dinner this Saturday.B: _____ • Well, I have a problem with you. • I'd love to, but I'm afraid I'm busy thisSaturday. • I don't go out on Saturdays.
3. Which of the following answer is NOTappropriate?A: Would you like to join us for dinner tonight?B: _____ • Yes, I would. • Thank you. I'd love to. • I'm sorry but I already have plans tonight.
4. Choose the right answer for this dialogue: • Shela : ................................ • Dea : Well, it sounds great. I will come. • Could you going with me to buy a book in Gramedia after school. • Could you come to my party last week? • Could you accompany me to find out hisctorical books on Saturday? • Would you coming to my wedding?
5. Ilham invites Nadia to go to the movie, but Nadia refuses his invitation. Ilham : Are you free this Saturday? Nadia : But why? Ilham : Let’s go to the cinema, shall we? Nadia : ………………… a. That sounds nice. b. That’s a good idea. c. I’d love to, but I’m busy. d. Well, that’s great.
Exercise for Mid: Please arrange the sentences to be a good dialogue between Dea and Tono. • Tono, it sounds wonderful but I can’t go there. I have another planning with my mother on that day. • o, Dea. How are you today? • Would you mind to come to my house on next Saturday? I will celebrate my birthday party. • I am great, Tono. • Don’t say like that. I am sure that your party will be still wonderful. I will try to arrange the time again with my Mom. • Well, the party will not be special if you don’t come. Whatever, I hope you also be happy. • Thanks a lot, Dea.
