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Chapter 2 : Compliment & Congratulations

Concept Map

Giving and responding to

congratulations and extended
compliments expressions

Congratulations Compliment
expression expression

Exclamatory sentences

Positive adjectives to
compliment someone

Sentences to respond
congratulations

Sentences to respond
compliment

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Glossaries

Co n grat ulat i o n s : w o rds exp res s i n g p rai s e

f o r an achi ev em en t o r
go o d w i s hes o n a s p eci al
o ccas i o n .
Co m p li m en t : a p o li t e exp res s i o n o f
p rai s e o r adm i rat i o n .
A n exclam at o ry : a s t at em en t t hat co n v eys st ro n g em o t io n o r
s en t en ce exci t em en t .
A p o s it i v e : t he bas i c f o rm o f an adj ect i v e t hat i s us ed t o
adj ect i v e des cri be a s i m p le qua li t y, s uch as hap p y, bi g an d s o
f o rt h.
E xp res s i o n : t he p ro ces s of m aki n g kn o w n o n e' s t ho ught s o r
f eeli n gs .

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Basic Competence

Applying social functions, text structures, and linguistic elements to oral and

written transactional interaction texts that involve the act of giving and

responding to congratulations and extended compliments expressions, in

accordance with the context of their use.

Composing a simple oral and written of transactional interaction text that involves
giving and responding to congratulations and extended compliments expressions,
taking into account to social functions, text structure, and language elements
that are correct and in context

Learning Objectives

The students are able to analyze the oral and written transactional interaction texts
that involve the act of giving and responding to congratulations and extended
compliments expressions.

The students are able to determine the contextual meaning related to social
functions, text structures, and linguistic elements of transactional interaction texts
that involve the act of giving and responding to congratulations and extended
compliments expressions.

The students are able to make short and simple oral and written transactional
interaction texts that involve the act of giving and responding to congratulations and
extended compliments expressions.

The students are able to present short and simple oral and written transactional
interaction texts that involve the act of giving and responding to congratulations and
extended compliments expressions.

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Activity 1

In this activity, you will play a game namely “English Whisper”. In this game, the teacher
will divide the class into 5 (five) groups. The group must decide who will be the first and the
last students in the group. The job of the first student is to read and memorize the
sentence shown by the teacher. Then, she/he must whisper that sentence to the next
students until the last student. The students in the group are not allowed to write anything
during the whisper. Then, when it comes to the last student, she/he must write the sentence
she/he has heard from her/his fellow student. The teacher will check whether or not the
sentence she/he has written is correct. The group which can write the sentence correctly
will be given 10 (ten) as the point gained.

Activity 2

In this activity, you will watch a video containing compliments expression. Listen
carefully and pay attention to the conversation in the video. The video will be played three
times. While listening to it, fill in the blanks with the words you have heard and note down
the important information from the conversation about the topic. Put the topics of the
conversation in the order you hear them.

Arrange the letters!

Man : Good morning!
Woman : Morning! TERAG
Man : By the way, I just wanted to say well done
TERTLAFED
on (1) _________________ that deal!
Woman : Oh, thanks. It wasn’t too difficult. HCINGLINC
Man : You’re being (2) _________________! You did
GIHHRETETS
really well.
Woman : Thank you. NOFIBASHALE
Man : You’re a (3) _________________ manager,
RAPITEPECA
you know.
Woman : Do you think so? LITEPO
Man : Oh yeah.
NESES
Woman : I (4) _________________ that.
Man : Have you cut your hair? CITINGON
Woman : Oh yes, I did actually. Thanks for (5)
SOTDEM
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Man : Where did you get it done?
Woman : Oh, just that place on the (6)
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Man : They did a great job and it looks great with the outfit.
Woman : Do you think so?
Man : Oh yeah. Very (7) _________________.
Woman : Oh, it’s just an old thing.
Man : Well, you’ve got a great (8) _________________ of style.
Woman : Thank you, you too.
Man : Thank you. Nice perfume, too. Is that Dream?
Woman : Well, yes it is, actually.
Man : You wear it well.
Woman : I’m (9) _________________.
Man : My pleasure.
Woman : Listen, do you want something?
Man : No. I’m just being (10) _________________, you know.
Woman : Hmmm.

The students can also access

the video by scanning this
barcode:

Wrong order Correct order

1. The woman’s clothes

2. The woman’s professional skills

3. A visit to the hairdresser

4. A business agreement

5. What the man can smell

6. The woman’s fashion sense

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Activity 3

In this activity, you will learn what a compliment expression is and how to give a
compliment expression to others. You will also learn how to make a compliment expression
using an exclamatory sentence. After you learn about it, you will do some exercises related
to exclamatory sentences.

A compliment is when you say something nice about someone.

People like to hear comments about their good behavior, how hard they are working,
or their appearance.

When we give compliments, we should always be positive and always mean what we
say.

I really like the way that you…

Thank you for…

Great work today!

You look nice this morning!

You did a very good job of…

It was great that you…

I can tell that you are trying really hard. Thanks!

What + a/an + singular countable noun How + adjective / adverb

e.g. What a surprise! e.g. How kind you are!

What an old house! How well you speak!

What + plural noun/uncountable noun How nice the taste is!

e.g. What lovely eyes she has!

What beuatiful flowers those are!

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Make the following sentences exclamatory sentences, using “what”

e.g. This is a nice store ⟶ What a nice store this is!

1. That is a big apple. ⟶ ...................................................................................................................................

2. Those doctors are gold. ⟶ .......................................................................................................................

3. He had a happy childhood. ⟶ ................................................................................................................

4. You have quite neighbors. ⟶ ..................................................................................................................

5. This is sweet perfume. ⟶ ..........................................................................................................................

Make the following sentences exclamatory sentences, using “how”

e.g. The teacher speaks clearly, ⟶ How clearly the teacher speaks!

1. These pictures are funny. ⟶ ...................................................................................................................

2. Children grow fast. ⟶ .................................................................................................................................

3. It is wonderful to visit here. ⟶ ............................................................................................................

4. James swims beautifully. ⟶ .....................................................................................................................

5. This tea is good. ⟶ ........................................................................................................................................

Write a conversation with a friend next to you. Pretend that you both are Ammar
Zoni and Irish Bella. Pretend that you are now opening your photos album. You both are
complimenting and admiring each other while looking at the photos. Compliment each other
based on the real situation happens in the pictures.

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Activity 4

In this activity, you will do a listening practice on congratulations expression. The

teacher will play the recording three times. While listening to it, fill in the blanks with the
words you have heard and note down the important information from the conversation.
Answer correctly the four-question following the conversation.

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William : And Matt has just come into the studio – hello Matt.
Matt : Hello William.
William : Now the reason I have called you into the studio today is because I have
some (1)______________.
Matt : Ah (2)______________ – I like good news.
William : I am going to be getting married next month…
Matt : Oh (3)______________, that’s fantastic news! Are you excited?
William : I am very (4)______________, yes! Erm and er.. yeah… so…
Matt : Are you getting married in a church?
William : No, we’re not getting married in a church – but er, no, we’re doing the
(5)______________ thing -
Matt : You’re doing the modern thing rather than the (6)______________ …
William : Yes, that’s right.
Matt : Very good.
William : That’s my news.
Matt : That’s (7)______________ news. I also have some very exciting news…
William : You don’t! Do you also..?
Matt : I… I also have some exciting news.
William : What’s your news?
Matt : In one month’s time, my wife is having a (8)______________ – our first child.
William : Is she?!
Matt : Yes, she is.
William : Wow, I didn’t know that! When did you… well, you must have
(9)______________ a long time ago…
Matt : I found out a long time ago, but we’ve been keeping it (10)______________.
William : Oooh, well congratulations! Do you know if it’s a boy or a girl?
Matt : I said it was a boy.
William : Oh yes! Good point… OK Matt, that’s all I wanted to tell you.
Matt : Ah, fantastic – well, good luck.
William : Good luck to you too. Bye bye.

The students can also access

the video by scanning this
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Questions:

1. Why does Matt congratulate William? ...............................................................................

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2. Is it a good or bad news? What is it? ..................................................................................

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3. Why does William congratulate Matt? ...............................................................................

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4. Is it a good and bad news? What is it? ...............................................................................

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Activity 5

In this activity, you will learn what a congratulations expression is. You will also learn
how to congratulate others by reading a telephone conversation containing congratulations
expressions.

People use that word to say well done to someone. Normally it is because of an
achievement or they have received some good news. A celebration is common after
receiving good news.

Here is a list of some things that you might congratulate someone on:

A promotion at work Having a baby

A new job Passing a driving test

Getting married Passing an important exam

Can you think of other reasons that deserve congratulations?

Make a list together or with a partner.

1. ..................................................................................................................................
2. ..................................................................................................................................
3. ..................................................................................................................................
4. ..................................................................................................................................
5. ..................................................................................................................................

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Below is a telephone conversation of someone being congratulated.

Dave: Hello
Peter: Hi is that you Dave?
Dave: Yes
Peter: Hi Dave its Peter. Congratulations, I just heard about your
promotion.
Dave: Thanks for that, I’m so excited.
Peter: It’s great news, you must be very happy.
Dave: Yes I’m delighted. In fact I’m organizing a night out at a restaurant on
Saturday. Can you make it?
Peter: Certainly, I’d love to celebrate with you.
Dave: Excellent, see you on Saturday night. I’ll call you tomorrow with more
details.
Peter: Ok, I’ll speak to you tomorrow. Goodbye.
Dave: Bye.

A. Let’s look at another conversation. This time fill in the blanks

A : Hello _________ Speaking.

B : Hello this is _________. How are ______?

A : Very well thank you, and you?

B : Good thanks. I just called to congratulate you on _________ well done.

A : Thanks ___________________________.

B : Are you going to Celebrate?

A : Yes I’m ____________________________. Can you come?

B : Sure, excellent. Count me in.

A : Definitely. See you _________________.

B : Ok __________________.

A : Goodbye.

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B. Choose the best way of congratulation according to the situation or the event. You
may choose the variants provided in the table below.
1. A friend of yours has just defended his/her graduate work.

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2. The person whom you know rather well has got the first money for his/her work.

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3. You are going to give a gift to the person in a formal setting.

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4. You are going to give a gift to the person in an informal of friendly setting.

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5. The person has just done something successfully and wants to be congratulated.

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6. The teenager has just entered the University. S/he is surrounded by the close people.

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7. A baby has just been born in a young family. You want to express you admiration
about this event

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8. How will you congratulate the couple who has just got married?

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9. Can you write three ways of congratulation with the birthday?

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10. A friend of yours has just won nice cash in the lottery. How can you express your joy
for him/her?

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11. You are at the birthday party of you friend. You want to congratulate him or her,
but you do not know how to draw everybody’s attention to yourself.

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a) May I offer/express my congratulations?

b) And this is for you. I’d like you to have this.
c) Congratulations on your lucky win!
d) I’ve heard you got your first pay/wages. My congratulations!
e) I’ve heard you got married! Congratulations!
f) Let me congratulate you on your marriage! Best wishes on your wedding day!
g) You are a student now. Congratulations! Well done!
h) Let me congratulate you on the birth of your child!
i) I’ve heard you have defended your thesis. Congratulations!
j) We’d like you to accept this modest token.
k) You can congratulate me! (I got married/ I got excellent for that test)
l) Happy birthday!
m) Many happy returns!
n) Many happy returns of the day!

C. Write down the inside parts of the congratulation cards based on the situation given.
Write at least two sentences.

Situation 1
Your sister has graduated from a culinary arts program in Padang, west Sumatra. She
wants to be the best chef and plans to open her own restaurant.

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Situation 2
Santi has got a sugar glider from her parents. Her parents are happy because she has
been brave enough to donate her blood to the Indonesia Red Cross.

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Situation 3
Your uncle and aunt have moved to their new house. The house has a large garden so
that they can enjoy gardening on the weekends.

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Self Reflection

1. I learn ed ..................................... ....................................... ..................

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2. I un d ers t o o d t he f o llo wi n g v ery w ell ........................................... ...........

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3. I am hav i n g di f f i cult y w i t h ........... ...................................................... ...

B ecaus e ................................................................ ...............................

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4 . My p lan f o r deali n g w i t h t he di f f i cult y I am hav i n g i s ....................... ......

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5 . W hat I li ke m o s t abo ut t hi s chap t er i s ............................................ . ......

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6. T he m o s t f rus t rat i n g t hi n g ab o ut thi s chap t er i s ............................. .......

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7. I n e ed help w i t h ...................................................................... .............

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Ability Check

T o f i n d o ut yo ur abi li t y, p ut t he check li s t i n t he co lum n p ro v i ded

belo w !

No. St at em en t Yes No

1 Can yo u an a lyz e t he o ra l an d w ri t t en t ran s act i o n al

i n t eract i o n t ext s t hat i n vo lv e t he act o f gi v i n g an d
res p o n di n g t o con grat ulat i o n s an d ext en ded
co m p li m en ts exp res s i on s ?

2 Can yo u det erm i n e t he co n t ext ual m ean i n g relat ed t o

s o ci al f un ct i o n s , t ext st ruct ures , an d li n gui s t i c
elem en t s of t ran s act i o n al i n t eracti o n t exts t hat
i n v o lv e t he act of gi v i n g an d res p on di n g t o
co n grat ulat i o n s an d ext en ded co m p li m en t s exp ress i o n s ?

3 Can yo u m ake s ho rt an d s i m p le o ral an d w ri t t en

t ran s act i o n al i n t eract i o n t exts t hat i n v o lv e t he act of
gi v i n g an d res p o n di n g t o co n grat ulat i o n s an d ext en ded
co m p li m en ts exp res s i on s ?

4 Can yo u p res en t s ho rt an d s i m p le o ral an d w ri t t en

t ran s act i o n al i n t eract i o n t exts t hat i n v o lv e t he act of
gi v i n g an d res p o n di n g t o co n grat ulat i o n s an d ext en ded
co m p li m en ts exp res s i on s ?

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Evaluation

C ho o s e t he co rre ct an s w er.

Greeting Card 1 is for question from number 1 to 3.

Dear Martha,

Nothing can replace the loss of the loved one...But, life must go on and sometimes
we have to live for others. Just wanted you to know that. I’m here to support, in
whatever way I can!

Love, Your brother

Mathew

1. W ho i s t he s en der o f t he card?
A. Mat hew ’s bro t her
B. A n drew ’s f ri en d
C. Mat hew ’s f ri en d
D. Mart h a’s bro t her
E. Mart h a’s f ri en d

2. T he co m m un i cat i v e p urp os e of t he greet i n g card i s ….

A. t o i n v it e so m eo n e
B. t o en tert ai n t he reader
C. t o gi v e s ymp at hy
D. t o co n grat ulat e
E. t o an n o un ce

3. “…. w e hav e t o li v e fo r o t hers ….”

T he w o rd “w e” i n t ext ref ers to ….
A. Mat t hew an d hi s bro t her
B. Mat t hew an d hi s p aren t s
C. Mart h a an d her s i s t er
D. Mart h a an d hi s f ri en ds
E. Mat t hew an d hi s s i s t er

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Greeting Card 2 is for question from number 4 and 5.

Dear Azka,

Congratulations!

Wishing you luck and success in all that you do. Your new job is something to
celebrate. You are someone to congratulate.

From Cathy

4. From the text we know that Azka is ….

A. Successful in finishing the job
B. successful in having a new job
C. Lucky for choosing a good job
D. hardly to share a job
E. good in doing a job

5. “Your new job is something to congratulate”.

The underlined word is closest in meaning to ….
A. rejoice
B. tribute
C. dedicate
D. publicize
E. share

6. What is the best expression to complete the greeting card below?

Dear Jonathan,

Congratulations!

Wishing you luck and success in all that you do. Your new job is something to
celebrate. ____________________________

From Cathy

A. You are someone to congratulate

B. please send my regard to your parents
C. I am happy to hear that
D. I am very sorry to hear that
E. Feel free to contact me at any time

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7. What is the best expression to complete the greeting card below?

Dear, Hanny

Nothing can replace the loss of the loved one...But, life must go on and
sometimes we have to live for others. Just wanted you to know that.
_______________________ , in whatever way I can!

Love, Your brother

Anton

A. I am glad you can make it

B. I am here to support
C. Please accept my deep condolence
D. You are my best friend
E. I hope get a better one

8. What is the best expression to complete the greeting card below?

Dear Bobby,

____________________________________ about your brother Hector. I know how

close the two of you were. If there’s anything I can do to help, please don’t
hesitate to call.

Warmest condolence

Michael

A. I am so happy to hear that

B. congratulation
C. I was very sad to hear the news
D. Happy Birthday to you
E. I do apologize

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Francesca and her friend, Melissa, are going to a party. Read the dialogue between the two
friends.

Melissa : Hi, Francesca! Your dress looks great on you. It fits perfectly, better than
mine.
Francesca : Thanks, Mel. It’s my favourite. It’s shorter than yours and more colourful, I
guess. But your shoes are nicer than my sandals.
Melissa : Yes, my dress isn’t as short as yours, but I like it. Thanks about the shoes,
but they’re a bit tight... I should have bought a bigger size. Anyway, wow,
you have great taste in clothes, Fran. I love sequins!
Francesca : They’re pretty, aren’t they? You look nice too. That dress really suits you.
Melissa : You think so? Oh, thanks! But your dress is prettier… Oh… I will look
worse than all the girls at the party!
Francesca : Don’t be silly, you look as smart as I do. Look, there’s Max! Let’s go inside.

Match the following compliment expressions with its meaning.

1. Your dress looks great on you. a) It has the right size for you.
2. It fits perfectly. b) It makes you look good.
3. You have great taste in clothes. c) You know what clothes to buy.
4. That dress really suits you. d) It looks good on you.

Tick the true sentences and correct the false ones.

1. Melissa thinks Francesca’s dress looks good on her.

2. Melissa’s dress has got sequins.

3. Francesca thinks Melissa’s dress makes her look ugly.

4. Melissa thinks Francesca looks prettier.

5. Francesca thinks they both look good.

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