Asking and Giving Certainty

Asking and Giving for Certainty
Pada kehidupan sehari-hari kalian pasti pernah meminta kepastian atau kebenaran atas sesuatu.
Misalnya ketika kalian mempunyai janji pergi dengan seseorang dan kalian ingin memastikan bahwa janji
pergi itu benar jadi atau tidak. Nah, situasi tersebut dalam bahasa inggris disebut dengan Asking for
Certainty, yang artinya adalah Menanyakan Kepastian. Nah mari kita langsung saja simak expression apa
saja sih yang bisa digunakan dalam asking for certainty itu.
Asking for Certainty

 Are you sure ? (apakah kamu yakin?)
 Are you absolutely sure ? (apakah kamu benar-benar yakin?)
 Do you think so ? (apa kamu berpikir begitu?)
 Really? (sungguh?)
 Are you certain ? (Apakah kamu yakin?)
 Are you really certain about that ? (apakah kamu benar-benar yakin dengan hal itu?)
 How do you sure? (bagaimana anda bisa yakin?)
 Is that so? (benarkah begitu?)
 Is it confirmed? (Apakah itu benar?)
Giving Certainty
 I’m quite sure. (aku cukup yakin)
 I’ve no doubt about ……… (aku tidak ragu tentang...)
 I’m positive / It’s possible (itu positif/ itu mungkin saja)
 Fine. Go ahead (Tentu, silahkan)
 O.K… No problem (OK, tidak masalah)
 I’m definitely sure./ I’m absolutely certain. (aku sangat yakin/ aku tentu saja pasti)
 Sure. I’m certain / No doubt about it. / Without doubt. (Tentu, aku yakin / Tidak ada yang harus
diragukan/ tanpa keraguan)
 I’m sure of it (saya yakin akan itu)
 I’m certainty about that (saya benar tentang itu)
 I’m convinced of it (saya meyakini itu)
 I have no doubt about it (saya tidak ragu tentang itu)
 I’m positive (saya yakin)
 There’s no doubt about that (tidak ada keraguan tentang hal itu)
Contoh Dialog Asking for Certainty
Dialog 1
Ella : It's seven o'clock now. I have to pack.
Rudi : Remember your passport. You have to keep it well.
Ella : I needn't take it. I'm not going abroad. I'm just going to Manado. Will you drive me to the airport?
Rudi : Sure, what time is your flight?
Ella : Nine twenty.
Rudi : Are you sure about it?
Ella : Yes, I've checked it twice. Let's go.
Rudi : Okay. I'll prepare the car.
Terjemahan
Ella : Ini sudah jam tujuh, aku harus berkemas
Rudi : Ingat paspormu. Kamu harus menjaganya baik-baik
Ella : Aku tidak membutuhknannya, aku tidak akan pergi ke luar negeri. Aku hanya pergi ke Manado.
Maukah kamu mengantarku ke bandara?
Rudi : Tentu saja, Jam berapa keberangkatannya?
Ella : Jam sembilan lebih dua puluh.
Rudi : Apakah kamu yakin?
Ella : Ya, aku sudah mengeceknya dua kali. Ayo.
Rudi : Oke, aku akan menyiapkan mobilnya.
Dialog 2
Winny : Tya, do you know what time is Library closed?
Tya : It closed on 5 p.m. Is there any problem?
Winny : Yes, Are you certain that Library closed on 5 p.m? Because I'm just go to the library and it's
closed.
Tya : Maybe they're just take a break, just wait a while, they will be open soon.
Winny : What a relief, thanks Tya.
Terjemahan
Winny : Tya, apakah kamu tahu jam berapa perpustakaan tutup?
Tya : Itu tutup jam 5 sore, ada apa memangnya?
Winny : Ya, apakah kamu yakin perpustakaan tutup jam lima? Karena aku baru saja datang ke
perpustakaan dan itu tutup. Sekarang baru jam 2.
Tya : Mungkin mereka hanya istirahat. Tunggu sebentar, mereka akan segera buka lagi.
Winny : Leganya, Terimakasih Tya.
TASK 1
Answer the question below by choosing the right 9. Bobby : I'm sure Fredy has forgotten to come
answer between a, b, c, or d. here.
1. Johan : Hi, Yudi, the weather is cloudy. Do you Herman : ....he always keeps his promises. I
think it will rain soon? know him well.
Yudi : I think so, I am ... It will rain soon. a. I doubt b. I'm sure
a. Sure b. not sure c. I'm sorry d. I agree with you
c. Certainty d. doubtful
2. Mr. James : If I don't have certificate showing
ownership of property for
guarantee, will the bank lend me
some money? 10. Your friend : Will you come to my house?
Mr. Chang : I can't say that for sure. You : .....
The underlined expression is used to express .... a. Certainty b. No, I'm not
a. Disappointment b. disagreement c. No, I won't d. Yes, I do
c. Uncertainty d. dislike
3. Luna : What do you think about Titi? Will she 11. Iwan : Friday is the due date for our
come to night? assignment.
Maya : I don't think she will come. Andi : Sorry. Could you repeat what you just
From the dialogue above, we know that... said?
a. Maya feels sure that Titi will come. Iwan : I said Friday is the due date for
b. Maya feels uncertain that Titi will come. assignment.
c. Maya doesn't like Titi. Andi : Yes, you are right, but I'm sure that I
d. Maya tries to think about Titi. can submit it before that. How about you?
4. Andi : Is this your ruler, Toha? Iwan : I'm not so sure I will be able to make it.
Toha : No, it isn't. That one is mine. Andi : Yes, you can. I'm sure, you can.
Andi : May I borrow it? The underlined sentence is used to express ....
Toha : ...... a. Certainty b. uncertainty
Andi : Thanks. c. Agreement d. disagreement
a. No, thanks b. No, way
c. I am not sure d. Certainly. Here you are. 12. Tina : Do you want to join us in the coming
holiday?
5. Susan : Oh, I have lost my pen. May I borrow Sari : Where are you going?
yours, John? Tina : To Pangandaran.
John : .....Here you are. Sari : .... My family plan to visit my
a. You are welcome b. I am sorry. grandfather in the village.
c. Thank you. d. Yes, certainly. a. I am certain b. That's a good
idea.
6. Dedy : Are you sure that she will come to c. I don't doubt that d. I am not sure.
my party tonight?
Mizwar : I'm sure about that. 13. Mini : I heard, our classroom will be renovated
The underlined sentence is used to express ...... in the next view days.
a. Certainty b. uncertainty Nur : Are you sure?
c. Disagreement d. suggestion Mini : Well, I can’t tell you for sure. I think we
should ask our teacher.
7. Mrs. Diah : Can Dewi operate the computer? a. Certainty b. uncertainty
Nelly : May be she can, but ...., I have c. Agreement d. disagreement
never seen operate it.
a. I'm afraid she can b. I'm sure about it 14. Tamrin : Hey, don’t you know that we have a
c. I doubt it d. I'm surprised to school bus now?
know what ... Firman : Are you certain?
Tamrin : Yes, of course. The headmaster
8. Miss Dina : Do you think that the himself told me.
headmaster will be here at 7.30 tomorrow The underlined expression is used to
morning? express ....
Miss Ati : ....he will. He always gets here a. Disappointment b. disagreement
before 7. c. Certainty d. dislike
a. I doubt b. I'm sure
c. I'm afraid d. I can't stay 15. Anne : Are you sure all the garbage is easy to
destroy?
Marry :. .......... The garbage like plastics is 23. The underlined sentence 3 is used to
difficult to destroy express ......
a. No, I doubt about it b. I’m sure a. Asking for certainty b. uncertainty
c. yes, certainty d. I don't doubt it c. Disagreement d. suggestion
16. Tamrin : Hey, don’t you know that we have a 24. The underlined sentence 4 is used to
school bus now? express ......
Firman : Are you certain? a. Certainty b. uncertainty
Tamrin :. ........... The headmaster himself told c. Doubt d. suggestion
me.
a. Yes, of course b. I doubt it 25. The underlined sentence 5 is used to express
c. I’m not sure d. it’s possible a. Certainty b. uncertainty
c. Doubt d. showing concern
17. Peter : Are you sure air pollution is more
dangerous for the children? Fatimah : Anisa, do you think that it will be
Jim : Yes, I’m quite sure. It causes the illness for possible to go on holiday to the moon in the next
them. fifty
The underlined sentence is used to express ...... years? 1
a. Certainty b. uncertainty Anisa : Well, I am sure it could happen. Why?
c. Disagreement d. suggestion 2
Fatimah : Well, I was just wondering it would be
Amir : Tuesday, next week, is the due date for a great achievement.
our assignment. 26. The underlined sentence 1 is used to
Ani : Yes, you are right, but, I‘m sure that I express ......
can submit it before that. How about you? 1 a. Asking for certainty b. uncertainty
Amir : I’m not so sure I will be able to make it. c. Disagreement d. suggestion
2
Ani : Yes, you can. I’m sure, you can. 3 27. The underlined sentence 2 is used to
18. The underlined sentence 1 is used to express ......
express ...... a. Certainty b. uncertainty
a. Certainty b. uncertainty c. Doubt d. suggestion
c. Disagreement d. suggestion
19. The underlined sentence 2 is used to 28. Lala : are you coming in lika’s birthday party to
express ...... night?
a. Certainty b. uncertainty Kaka: .......... she has invited me. I haven’t got
c. Doubt d. suggestion the invitation yet.
a. May be b.of course
20. The underlined sentence 3 is used to c. It’s possible d. I don’t think
express ......
a. Certainty b. uncertainty 29. nami ; do you think that publishing this news
c. Doubt d. showing concern will mean a huge increase in our sales volume?
Inem; ......... but it’s worth considering
Anang : Did you do the test very well, a.I agree b. I don’t think so
Andi? 1 c. I’m not sure d. I’m confused
Andi : No, definitely, not. I don’t have a
hope of getting even 50. 2 30. mom : when the price of petrol rises, the price
Anang : But are you sure? 3 of all basic commodities follows to rise. It always
Andi : Absolutely. Not a hope! 4 happens
Anang : Don’t worry too much. Next time like this?
better. 5 Dad : ........... that our income will be sfficient if
21. The underlined sentence 1 is used to there is no increase in our salary.
express ...... a. I’m sure b. It’s certain
a. Asking for certainty b. uncertainty c. It’s possible d. I doubt
31. someone ask you : what time will the concert
22. The underlined sentence 2 is used to end?
express ...... If you are certain, you say......
a. Certainty b. uncertainty a. Perhaps b. No
c. Doubt d. suggestion c. I’m not sure d. i doubt
32. Toto: Tom, are you sure that we are going to some money?
have a math test next Monday? Mr. Chang : I can't say that for sure.
Thomas: ...... We’ve finished lesson 5, haven’t The underlined expression is used to express ....
we ? a. Disappointment b. disagreement
a. Ihope so c. I’m sorry to hear c. Uncertainty d. dislike
that
b. I agree with you d. I’m 100 % certain 41. Peter : Are you sure air pollution is more
about it dangerous for the children?
Jim : Yes, I’m quite sure. It causes the illness for
33. mrs mala: If I do not have certificate showing them.
ownership of property for the guarantee, will the The underlined sentence is used to express ......
bank lend a. Certainty b. uncertainty
me some money? c. Disagreement d. suggestion
Mrs puff: I can’t say that for sure
The underlined sentence is used to express ...... 42. mike: Are you sure that tomorrow will be
a. Asking for certainty b. uncertainty exam?
c. Disagreement d. suggestion Lili: ......... that tomorrow will be exam.
a. I’m sure c. I’m not sure
34. sarah: I’m absolutely positive that I pass the b. I’m doubt d. No
final test.
Nari : I hope so. 43. ciry : Are you sure that Thomas will treat all of
From the dialog we know that...... his classmates in his birthday?
a. Sarah is sure to pass the test Hiyfa: I’m absolutely sure that Thomas will treat
b. Nari will pass the test all of his classmates in his birthday.
c. They will have the final test The underlined sentence is used to express ......
d. Sarah thinks nari should pass the test a. Certainty b. uncertainty
35. lisa: the earth is cube c. Disagreement d. suggestion
Sasa: .................
a. I’m not sure c. I’m certain 44. jihyo: I’m not really sure that it will start to
b. i’m doubt d. I’m sure rain.
You:.....................
mila: do you believe that german in europe? 1 a. Don’t worry c. I hope so
Bili : yes I believe about it. 2 b. I agree d. oh
36.The underlined sentence 1 is used to
express ...... Rahul : What do you think about the English test
a. Asking for certainty b. uncertainty today? Are you sure you will get a good mark
c. Disagreement d. suggestion Anjani? 1
Anjani : I’m absolutely sure that I will get A,
37. The underlined sentence 2 is used to because the questions seem easy for me. What
express ...... about you
a. Certainty b. uncertainty Rahul? 2
c. Doubt d. suggestion Rahul : I’m doubt about the result of the exam, but
I tried my best on the exam. 3
38. mari: I plan to go to saturn Anjani : I think you don’t need to be worried about
Ganis: .......... it. I believe you will get a good mark.
a. I’m sure c. I doubt it 45. The underlined sentence 1 is used to
b. I’m certain d. I’m not too sure express ......
a. Asking for certainty b. uncertainty
39. Miss Dina : Do you think that the c. Disagreement d. suggestion
headmaster will be here at 7.30 tomorrow
morning? 46. The underlined sentence 2 is used to
Miss Ati : ....he will. He always gets here express ......
before 7. a. Certainty b. uncertainty
a. I doubt b. I'm sure c. Disagreement d. suggestion
c. I'm afraid d. I can't stay
47. The underlined sentence 3 is used to
40. Mr. James : If I don't have certificate showing express ......
ownership of property for guarantee, will the bank a. Certainty b. uncertainty
lend me c. Doubt d. suggestion
48. From the dialog we know that......
a. anjani doubt that she will get a good mark.
b. Rahul doubt that he will get a good mark.
c. anjani uncertainty that she will get a good
mark.
d. Rahul absolutely sure that he will get a good
mark.
49. Rama : Look at the window, it’s cloudy. We will

have rain soon.
Sinta : I’m not really sure that it will start to rain
because it’s dry season.
The underlined sentence is used to express ......
a. Asking for certainty b. uncertainty
50. hana :Are you quite sure that our team will be

the winner in the football competition?
Janni: .......... that our team will be the winner in
the football competition.
a. I’m no doubt c. I’m not sure
b. I’m doubt d. No
KUNCI JAWABAN
1. A 11. B 21. A
2. C 12. B 22. C
3. B 13. B 23. A
4. D 14. C 24. C
5. D 15. A 25. D
6. A 16. A 26. A
7. C 17. A 27. A
8. B 18. A 28. D
9. D 19. C 29. C
10. A 20. D 30. A

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