MAKALAH

OFFENING AND ASKING FOR HELP

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HIDAYAT (11)
SYAFIL MAARIF (16)
XII ATU
SMK NEGERI 1 BONE BONE
A. PENGERTIAN ASKING AND OFFERING HELP
 Asking help adalah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk meminta bantuan kepada orang lain.

 Offering help adalah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk menawarkan bantuan kepada
seseorang yang membutuhkan.

B. PENGGUNAAN UNGKAPAN ASKING AND OFFERING HELP

Untuk meminta ataupun menawarkan bantuan dalam bahasa Inggris, kalian bisa
menggunakan modals berupa: can, could, would ataupun ungkapan lainnya.
Can you help me? adalah contoh kalimat asking for help sedangkan Can I help you? adalah
ungkapan untuk offering help. Selain kedua contoh tersebut, masih banyak ungkapan asking and
offering help yang lainnya.
Ada beberapa contoh asking help dan contoh offering help di bawah.

Asking for help expression

May you (do something)?
Dalam materi asking for help, May bisa kalian gunakan dalam situasi yang sangat formal untuk
meminta bantuan kepada orang lain. Yuk, cek contoh kalimat di bawah!
 May you come tonight?
 Bisakah anda datang malam ini?
 May you pick up my brother?
 Bisakah anda menjemput saudara ku?
 May you call her?
 Bisakah anda menelponnya?

Would you like to (do something)?

Would you like to …? masih termasuk ungkapan yang formal serta sopan dalam meminta
bantuan.
 Would you like to turn off the light?
 Apakah anda bisa mematikan lampu?
 Would you like to clean the room?
 Bisakah anda membersihkan ruangan itu?
Would you mind (doing something)?

 Would you mind carrying my book?

 Keberatankah anda membawakan buku saya?
 Would you mind teaching my cousin?
 Keberatankah anda untuk mengajar sepupu saya?
 Would you mind shaving my hair?
 Bisakah anda mencukur rambut saya?

Would you (do something)?

 Would you prepare the dinner?

 Bisakan kamu menyiapkan makan malam?
 Would you buy some snacks?
 Bisakah anda membeli makanan ringan / cemilan?
 Would you please drive me to the market?
 Bisakah anda mengantar saya ke pasar?

Could you (do something)?

 Could you make a cup of coffee?

 Bisakah anda membuat secangkir kopi?
 Could you help me dry the laundry?
  Bisakah anda membatu saya menjemur cucian?
 Could you order a food now? 
 Bisakah anda memesan makanan sekarang?

Can you (do something)?

 Can you give me your hand?

 Bisakah anda membantu saya?
 Can you open the window?
 Bisakah anda membuka jendela itu?
 Can you take the glass for me?
 Bisakah anda mengambilkan gelas itu untukku?

Offering Help Expression

May I (do something)?

 May I offer my assistance?

 Bolehkah saya menawarkan bantuan?
 May I get you something to drink?
 Bolehkah saya mengambilkan minuman?

Would you like me to (do something)?

 Would you like me to remind them?

 Apakah anda ingin saya mengingatkan mereka?
 Would you like me to carry the package?
 Bolehkan saya membawakan paket anda?
  Would you like me to subscribe your channel?
 Apakah anda ingin saya berlangganan saluran anda?

Can I (do something)?

 Can I give you a hand?

 Bisakah saya membantu anda?
 Can I do something for you?
 Bisakah saya melakukan sesuatu untuk anda?
 Can I make a cake for you?
 Bisakah saya membuatkan kue untuk anda?

Do you want me to (do something)?

 Do you want me to talk to him?
 Apakah kamu ingin saya berbicara dengannya?
 Do you want me to stay up?
 Apakah kamu ingin saya begadang?
 Do you need any help?
 Apakah kamu membutuhkan bantuan?

Shall I (do something)?

 Shall I open the gate?

 Haruskah saya membuka gerbang?
 Shall I turn on the air conditioner?
 Haruskah saya menyalakan AC?
  Shall I help you with your homework?
 Haruskah saya membantu mengerjakan tugas anda?

Could I (do something)?

 Could I take care of you?

 Bisakah saya merawat mu?
 Could I give you suggestion?
 Bolehkan saya memberimu saran?
 Could I water your flower?
 Bolehkan saya menyiram bungamu?

Let me (do something).

 Let me help you.

 Biarkan saya membantu anda.
 Let me look for your key.
 Biarkan saya mencari kunci anda.
 Let me check your note.
 Biarkan saya memeriksa catatan anda.

C. RESPOND OF ACCEPTING AND DECLINING HELP

Respon ketika menerima bantuan (accepting help) orang lain:
 Yes, please
 Yes, please do.
 Yes, please, if you could.
 Yes, if you don’t mind / wouldn’t mind.
 Sure
 Certainly
 No problem
 Absolutely
 It’s not a big deal
 Thanks
 Thank you
 How kind of you! Thank you very much.
 That’s very good of you!
 Thanks. That would be excellent.
 That is so nice of you, thank you.
 That would be great, thank you so much.
 That’s terribly kind, Thank you very much.
 What a good idea!

Respon ketika menolak bantuan (declining help) orang lain:

 No, thanks
 No, thank you.
 I can do it myself, it’s okay.
 Don’t worry, I can help myself.
 Thanks, but I prefer not to bother you.
 No, thank you
 No, you don’t need to.
 Don’t bother yourself, thanks.
 That’s very kind, but I can manage myself.
 That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think it’s necessary.

Respon ketika menolak untuk membantu orang lain atau tidak bisa membantu orang
lain:
 Absolutely not
 Sorry, I can’t
  Sorry, I’m busy
 I’m afraid I can’t do it
 I am sorry, I can’t help you now
 Sorry, I am busy right now
 I wish I could help you but I have to do some important tasks.

Dialog Asking and Offering Help

Aska : Hi Fahri! Please come in, I’ve been waiting for you.
Fahri : Oh, really? I’m sorry. I’ve taken my mom to the market.
Aska : That’s Ok. Btw may I get you something to drink?
Fahri : That would be great, thank you so much.
Aska : I have green tea and cappuccino, which one do you prefer?
Fahri : Green tea, please!
Aska : Ok, wait for a moment.
Fahri : Yes.
Aska : Here you are, please have drink!
Fahri : Thank you. Btw, do you have any schedule for tomorrow afternoon?
Aska : No, but I need to join a workshop in the morning, business workshop. Would you
come?
Fahri : Yes, of course. What time will the workshop begin?
Aska : At 08.30 am.
Fahri : Do you need me to pick you up tomorrow morning?
Aska : No, you don’t need to. I can go by myself, riding motorcycle. I’m sorry.
Fahri : That’s ok. Just see you tomorrow.