Asking & Offering Help: Pengertian, Contoh,

Cara Menggunakan | Bahasa Inggris Kelas 12

Ungkapan Meminta Bantuan (Expression Asking for Help)

First of all, kita akan belajar ungkapan meminta bantuan atau asking for
help dalam bahasa Inggris. Seperti apa cara penggunaanya? Simak berikut ini
ya.

Definisi Asking for Help

Farah: “Aww..”
Anisa: “What’s wrong Farah? Are you sick or something?”
Farah: “I got a stomachache. Could you help me, please, and get me my
medicine in my bag?”
Well, guys, dari dialog di atas kita bisa lihat kalau
Farah lagi sakit dan butuh bantuan dari Anisa untuk mengambilkan obatnya di
tas. Nah, ungkapan dari Farah tadi termasuk salah satu contoh ungkapan
permintaan tolong atau asking for help. Ungkapan asking for help digunakan
saat kamu membutuhkan bantuan atau pertolongan dari orang lain. Salah
satu contoh asking for help yang bisa kamu gunakan adalah, “Could you
please…?”

Ungkapan asking for help ini dapat berbeda-beda dalam situasi formal dan informal.
Simak penjelasannya ya.
Contoh Asking for Help di Situasi Formal
Dalam situasi formal, saat kamu berbicara dengan orang yang kamu hormati
atau lebih tua, kamu boleh meminta bantuan. Berikut beberapa contoh
kalimat asking for help di situasi formal yang bisa kamu gunakan:
 I need some help, please.
 I need some assistance, please.
 Would you like to help me, please?
 Would you mind helping me out?
 Could you help me?

Contoh Asking for Help di Situasi Informal

Nah, saat kamu ingin meminta bantuan kepada teman sebaya, keluarga, atau
kerabat dekat kamu bisa menggunakan contoh kalimat meminta bantuan
dalam bahasa Inggris (asking for help) dalam situasi informal seperti berikut ini:

 Can you do me a favor, please?

 Can you help me, please?

Cara Merespon Orang yang Meminta Bantuan (Response to

Someone Asking for Help)

Apabila sebelumnya kamu sudah belajar cara meminta bantuan di berbagai

situasi, baik itu formal maupun informal, sekarang kamu juga harus tahu cara
merespon orang yang meminta bantuan dalam bahasa Inggris, atau how to
response to someone who asking for help. Gimana ya caranya?

Ada beberapa ungkapan yang bisa kamu gunakan ketika ada seseorang yang
meminta tolong kepada kamu. Ungkapan ini bisa
berupa willingness atau accepting (kesediaan) atau declining (penolakan).

1. Contoh Respon Kesediaan (Willingness)

Untuk menunjukkan kesediaan atau kemauan kamu untuk menolong orang

lain, kamu bisa menggunakan beberapa ungkapan berikut ini.
 Sure, I will help you.
 Don’t worry. I’ll help you.
 Sure, I’m happy to help.
 Sure, no problem.
2. Contoh Respon Penolankan (Declining)
Saat harus menolak untuk membantu seseorang, kamu harus
mengungkapkannya dengan cara yang sopan ya. Apabila memungkinkan, kamu
juga bisa menyertakan alasan kenapa kamu tidak bisa menolong orang
tersebut.
 Sorry, I’m busy right now.
 I’m really sorry. I can’t help you at the moment.
 I’m so sorry. I wish I could help, but…

Ungkapan Menawarkan Bantuan (Expression of Offering Help)

Next! Sekarang kita akan belajar tentang ungkapan yang bisa kamu gunakan
untuk menawarkan pertolongan dalam bahasa Inggris atau disebut
dengan offering help. Apa yang dimaksud dengan offering help? Yuk, simak
pengertian dan cara penggunaannya.

Definisi Offering Help

Kalau sebelumnya kamu sudah tahu bagaimana cara meminta bantuan kepada
orang lain dalam bahasa Inggris, sekarang bagaimana ya jika kamu melihat dari
orang yang membutuhkan bantuan?

Offering help adalah ungkapan yang bisa kamu gunakan

untuk menawarkan/memberikan bantuan kepada orang lain yang sedang
kesulitan dengan cara yang sopan. Coba lihat contoh offering help pada
dialog berikut ini.
Winda: “Hey, would you like me to help you with that?”
Faisal: “Yes, please. I really appreciate it.”
Dari percakapan di atas, kamu bisa tahu bahwa Winda sedang melihat Faisal
yang kesusahan dan menawarkan bantuannya. Winda menawarkan bantuan
dengan mengucapkan, “Would you like…?”

Contoh Offering Help di Situasi Formal

Dalam situasi yang formal, kamu bisa mengatakan beberapa contoh
kalimat offering help di bawah ini.
 Would you like some help?
 May I offer you my assistance?
 Could I help you?

Contoh Offering Help di Situasi Informal

Sebaliknya, dalam situasi informal kamu bisa menggunakan beberapa contoh
kalimat offering help berikut ini.
 Can I give you a hand?
 Do you need any help?
 Is there anything I can do to help?
 I can help you with your work today if you want.

Cara Merespon Orang yang Menawarkan Bantuan (Response to

Someone Offering Help)
Ketika ada seseorang yang menawarkan bantuan, sudah menjadi hak kamu
untuk menerima (accepting) atau menolak (declining) tawaran bantuan
tersebut. Bagaimana sih caranya merespon tawaran bantuan tersebut dengan
sopan? Lalu, bagimana juga caranya kamu menolak tanpa menyinggung
perasaan orang yang sudah berbaik hati menawarkan bantuan? Let’s take a
look!
1. Contoh Respon Penerimaan (Accepting)
Ungkapan di bawah ini bisa kamu gunakan untuk menerima bantuan dari orang
lain, guys.
 That’s very kind of you. Thank you very much.
 Thank you. I really appreciate your help.
 Sure, thanks.

2. Contoh Respon Penolakan (Declining)

Sekarang gimana nih caranya kamu menolak tawaran bantuan dari orang lain
tanpa menyinggung perasaan orang yang sudah berbaik hati ingin menolong
kita? Ini dia caranya.
 Thanks, but you don’t need to.
 I can do it myself.
 Thank you, but I can handle it.
 That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think it is necessary.
 You don’t need to bother yourself. Thanks.

Perbedaan Asking for dan Offering Help

Walaupun sekilas terlihat mirip, ternyata ada perbedaan mendasar antara cara
meminta bantuan dan menawarkan bantuan dalam bahasa Inggris. Apa saja
bedanya?
Jawabannya adalah… keduanya menggunakan modal auxiliary yang
berbeda. Apa tuh modal auxiliary? Modal auxiliary adalah kata kerja bantu
yang digunakan untuk menambahkan arti pada kata kerja utama.
Pada kalimat asking for help dan offering help keduanya memang
menggunakan modal auxiliary yang sama, yaitu would you, could you, can you/I.
Walaupun sama, tapi polanya berbeda, lho. Simak perbedaanya di bawah ini.
Soal 1
Ronaldo: Sir, would you like me to close the window for you?
Mr. Adi: Yes, please. It’s very cold inside.

The underlined sentence express:

A. Asking help
B. Offering help
C. Refusing something
D. Accepting an offer
E. Suggestion

Soal 2
Ela: Mom, do you need some help? You look so busy this morning.
Mom: Of course, dear. I need another pair of hands to wash the dish.

The underlined sentence expresses …….

A. Accepting help
B. Offering help
C. Refusing help
D. Looking for something
E. Apologizing

Soal 3
Bob: Sony, will you give me that book?
Sony: Sure, ………

Complete the dialogue above with right expression ……….

A. I don’t want to.
B. I am busy today
C. I will
D. I will not
E. I have to go
Soal 4
Elsa: Will you help me to build a snowman?
Olaf: Yes, of course. ………

Complete the dialogue above ….

A. I won’t
B. I willl
C. I will not
D. Will I?
E. Shall I?

Soal 5
Romy: May I help you ?
Deny: Hmmm. Don’t bother yourself, thanks.

The underlined sentence express ….

A. Asking help
B. Giving help
C. Offering help
D. Refusing an offer
E. Accepting an offer

Soal 6
Andi: Do you need any help?
Bino: Yes, please. I can’t find my glasses.

The underlined words express ……….

A. Preference
B. Accept help and assistance
C. Accept apology
D. Offer help and assistance
E. Make agreement

Soal 7
Marta: It’s very hot here ………..
Sinta: Sure. No problem

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. Could you close the door?
B. Would you mind if I turn on the fan?
C. Would you turn off the fan?
D. May I leave now?
E. Would you mind if I turn on the fan?

Soal 8
Tom: This question is so difficult to answer.
Jay: …………

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. Just don’t answer it.
B. Let’s stop studying and go playing.
C. Would you like a cup of coffee?
D. Let me help you work on it.
E. I can come to your house

Soal 9
Mike: Oh my God, I left my book at home.
Dave: …………

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. Shall I take it for you?
B. Just forget it.
C. Let me take you to school.
D. I’ll treat you chicken noodles.
E. Just buy it

Soal 10
Nick: Sir, I think I’m lost.
Jery: …………..

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. Let me help you carry your bag.
B. Can I help you? I know this place.
C. May I help you? I have a dog too.
D. Shall I clean your shoes?
E. Can you show me the way?

Soal 11
Steve: I don’t understand chemistry at all.
Banno: ………….

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. How about having dinner with me?
B. How about going to the beach?
C. How about studying together with me?
D. How about calling the police?
E. How about going to cinema?

Soal 12
Jan: You look pale.
Jim: I’ve got a serious headache.
Jan: ………..

A. Let me take you to the restaurant.

B. What about a glass of avocado juice?
C. Let me take you to the hospital.
D. Would you like fried or steamed chicken?
E. Can you accompany me to the hospital?

Soal 13
Nata: I want to go shopping but I don’t have any vehicle.
Wana: ………..
A. Shall I take you to the hospital with my car?
B. Shall I take you to the school with my car?
C. Shall I take you to the market with my car?
D. Shall I take to the zoo with my car?
E. Can you buy me some apples?

Soal 14
May: Ah, these books are so heavy.
Eta: ……….

A. Let me help you throwing them away.

B. Let me help you sorting them.
C. Let me help you cleaning them.
D. Let me help you carrying them.
E. Let me help you opening them

Soal 15
Sam: My car won’t start.
Ana: ………

A. May I help you? I know about car.

B. May I help you? I know about construction.
C. May I help you? I know about electricity.
D. May I help you? I know about bicycle.
E. May I help you? I know about house.

Soal 16
Liz: I’m very thirsty.
May: ………..

A. Should I bring you a bottle of sauce?

B. Should I bring you a bowl of noodles?
C. Should I bring you a glass of orange juice?
D. Should I bring you a can of soup?
E. Should I bring you a plate of rice

Soal 17
Upa: I have a lot of things to do. I’m confused which one to do first.
Ipo: ………..

A. What can I do for you?

B. Where should we go?
C. When can you do that?
D. How are you?
E. Who are you?

Soal 18
Tourist : Good morning. Would you mind telling me the way to ABC Hospital?
Someone : It is nearby. Can I give you a ride?
The underlined expression shows ….
A. the tourist offers some help
B. the tourist accepts some help
C. the tourist asks for help
D. Someone offers some help
E. Someone accept the help

Soal 19
Shopkeeper: May I help you?
A customer: No, thank you ….

The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….

A. I am just browsing
B. I’d like to buy a bouquet of flowers
C. that would be great
D. I am very happy
E. I am fine

Soal 20
A : Ehm, ….
B : I don’t know. It depends on what you ask.

The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….

A. Help me move this bag
B. Would you mind helping me out?
C. Let me help you
D. Can I help you?
E. I can help you making this note.

Soal 21
A : Can you lend me a hand?
B : Sure, ….
A : Help me gather everybody. The teacher is coming.

The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….

A. How can I help you?
B. How can you borrow my hand?
C. Why?
D. When can you help me?
E. Who can help you?

Soal 22
A : You look confused. ….
B : Yes. I am lost on the way to ABC Mall. Do you know how I can get there?

The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….

A. can you help me?
B. I wonder if you need any help?
C. how can you assist me
D. when can you help me?
E. can you show me the way to ABC mall?

Soal 23
Jodi: Hello, Jena. Where have you been?
Jena: Hi, Jodi. I just bought few kilograms of apples in the market.
Jodi: Do you need some help to carry the apples?
Jena: ………

The suitable respond to complete the dialogue is ….

A. I don’t know
B. Why?
C. Of course, that’s very kind of you
D. I will help you
E. Good bye
Soal 24
Rona: You look so busy. ……..
Mary: No, thank you. I can handle them.
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is…..
A. I will leave you alone
B. Would you like some help?
C. Do you want to help me?
D. Sure, I would like to
E. Yes, please

Soal 25
Any: I heard there will be a concert tonight. Would you like to go with me?
Sam: I’m afraid I cannot.
Any: Why? I think you really love the band.
Sam: Yes, I do. But I have many works at home.
Any: Let me help you, then.
Sam: …………..
Any: Never mind. That’s what friend should do.

What should Sam say?

A. I really appreciate your help
B. I don’t need your help
C. I am fine, thank you
D. I will go, too
E. Don’t worry
Soal 26
Ban: Nugy, where are you?
Nuy: I’m in the house. What’s matter?
Ban: oh ………….
Nuy: I’d like to help you. For what?
Complete the dialogue above with suitable expression ….
A.Would you like some help?
B. Sorry, I can’t help you
C. Could I possibly ask you to help me?
D. Let me help you
E. No, you don’t need to help

Soal 27
Mr. Bean: Hello, Miss Smith. Would you like a cup of coffee? I’m just making some.
Miss Smith: Oh, yes please, that would be lovely.
Mr Bean : How do you take it?
Miss Smith: With milk and sugar, please.
Mr Bean: Here you are.
Miss Smith: Thank you.

The underlined expression expresses ….

A. Offering something
B. Offering help
C. Accepting an offer
D. Declining an offer
E. Making agreement

Soal 28
Dany: Good morning Jane, do you want an ice cream?
Jane: ………, I’d love one.
Dany: Chocolate or Strawberry?
Jane: Chocolate, please.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …..

A. Yes, please
B. No Thanks
C. Don’t bother
D. Never mind
E. I don’t like ice cream

Soal 29
Andy: Shall I carry your luggage to your apartment?
Boby: Yes, please!

The underlined word has similar meaning with ….

A. Borrow
B. Bring
C. Drop
D. Dodge
E. Make

Soal 30
Indry: The box you brought looks very heavy. ………
Putri: Sure. It’s very kind of you. Thanks.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

A. Would you like me to help you?
B. Would you like to help me?
C. Would you like to help her?
D. Would you like to bring it for me?
E. can you help me?

Soal 31
Andry: Some of our friends will join the concert tomorrow. Would you like me to pick you up?
Sinta: ……… I need to refresh my mind this time.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ……

A. I’d love to but I don’t think I can come
B. I’m really sorry. I already have my own plan
C. Well, I’m not sure
D. What a great idea!
E. yes, you are very kind

Soal 32 dan 33
A customer: Good morning, Sir. Do you have science book about animal anatomy?
Shopkeeper: Of course, dear. We have the book that you want. (32) …….. to show the shelf?
A customer: I am fine, Sir. I can find by myself. I have other books to find, too.
Shopkeeper: (33) ……… Take your time.
A customer: Thank you, Sir.

32. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ….

A. I would like
B. Can you
C. Do not go
D. Would you like me
E. May I
33. What should the shopkeeper say?
A. I am busy
B. Sorry
C. Thank you
D. Will you go?
E. That’s okay

Soal 34 dan 35
Mr Iqbal: Jon, come here please!
Andyanto: Yes, sir. I’m coming.
Mr Iqbal: (34) ……. the goods to the shop, please?
Andyanto: With pleasure, sir.
Mr Iqbal: Don’t forget to put into the correct case!
Andyanto: (35) ……, sir.
Mr Iqbal: Thanks.

34. The suitable expression is ….

A. Can you bring
B. Can I bring
C. May I bring
D. Don’t bring
E. I would like to bring
35. The suitable expression is ….
A. Sorry, I can’t
B. I wish I could help you
C. I’m bussy
D. I need some help
E. Don’t worry

Soal 36, 37, dan 38

Nephew : Where are doing Uncle?
Uncle : I’m waiting Taxi?
Nephew : By the way, What can I do for you Uncle?
Uncle : Please call the taxi
Nephew : OK. I will call it for you? Bye the way, Where do you go Uncle?
Uncle : I will go to office
(a few minutes the taxi came)
Nephew : Can I bring the bag?
Uncle : Yes, please. Thanks advance
Nephew : Don’t mention it. Take care Uncle

36. The underlined sentence express….

A. Asking help
B. Giving help
C. Offering help
D. Refusing an offer
E. Accepting an offer
37. Why does uncle wait a taxi?
A. He goes to office
B. He sees his in nephew
C. He needs it in hurry
D. He gets sick
E. He come back from office
38. Who call the taxi?
A. Nephew
B. Uncle
C. Both of them
D. None of them
E. No body