Preposition ( In,On,At )

A.      Definition :

Preposition is the word that usually put before a noun or pronoun, which is specify place, direction, and time.

B.      Purpose :

Preposition is the word before noun or pronoun that used to show place, position, time or method.

C.      The Kinds of Preposition

1.       Time Prepositions

Time Prepositions are used to state what time an event happened or will happen. Time prepositions usually come before nouns or pronouns. Preposition never come before a verb.

a.       Time Preposition ‘ In ‘

We use Preposition ‘In’ for nonspecific times during a day, a month, a season, or a year.

Example :

·         He’s going to quit in August

·         It’s too cold in winter to run outside

b.      Time Preposition ‘On’

We use Preposition ‘On’ to designate days and dates

Example :

·         We’re having a party on the Fourth of July

·         Where will you be on New Year’s Day ?

c.       Time Preposition ‘At’

We use Preposition ‘At’ to designate specific times.

·         I got up early at 3 o’clock this morning.

·         Jane went home at lunch time

d.      The example for dialogue

Nadya   : When is the wedding?

Maria    : It’s in June

Nadya   : What day is it ?

Maria    : It’s on Saturday, the 25^th

Nadya   : What time ?

Maria    : It starts at 06:00

2.       Place Prepositions ( In, On, At )

Place Preposition are the prepositions the used to describe the place or position of all types of nouns. It is common for the preposition to be placed before the noun.

a.       Place Preposition ‘In’

We use Preposition ‘In’ for the names of land-areas (towns, counties, states, countries and continents)

Example :

·         Durham is in Windham County

b.      Place Preposition ‘On’

We use Preposition ‘On’ to designate names of streets, avenues, etc.

Example :

·         SMAN 2 Palangka Raya is on K.S Tubun street

c.       Place Preposition ‘At’

We use preposition ‘At’ for specific addresses.

Example :

Andre and Ryan lives at Paus XX Street number 40.

d.      The Example for the Dialogue

Jerim     : Where’s your office ?

Tyng      : In Taipei, Taiwan.

Jerim     : Really? What part of Taipei?

Tyng      : It’s on Chung Shan North Road.

Jerim     : I know that area. Where exactly is it?

Tyng      : It’s at 105 Chung Shan North Road, next to the bookstore.

Vocabulary around the House

Asking if somenone remember or not

Definition :

Asking if someone remember or not can be explained is as a situation when we ask to someone about something ( usually seriously ) that they remember or not remember about it.

Purpose :

Purpose of the topic is to remember someone about something that important.

Example :

1.       Formal expression

v  Example :

a.       I wonder if you remember …

b.      You remember … , don’t you ?

c.       You haven’t forgotten …, have you ?

d.      Don’t you remember … ?

e.      Do you happen to remember it now ?

v  Respond :

a.       Let me think, Yes I remember.

b.      I remember especially the scenery

c.       I’ll never forget about that.

d.      I’ll always remember.

e.      I can remember it clearly.

2.       Informal expression :

v  Example :

a.       Remember the old house we used to live in ?

b.      Remember that ?

c.       I’m sorry  I don’t remember.

v  Respond :

a.       Hold on. Yes, got it !

b.      I know …

c.       It’s coming back to me now.

v  Respond if  forget :

a.       Sorry, I’ve completely forgotten

b.      I’m afraid I forget

c.       I really can’t remember

d.      I’m afraid I have no memory of him

e.      Let me think. No, it’s gone

Example dialogue :

1.       On Sunday Olvie up early, then she showered and wearing office clothes.

Dhea     : Hey, Olvie. Where would you wear service dress ?

Olvie      : I want to go to the office, why ?

Dhea     : Did you forget? This is the day of the week!

Olvie      : Oh my God! I forgot! Hahaha -,-

Offering Expression

Definition of Offering Expression :

Offering Expression is an Expression that we used when we offer something or help to other people.

Offering to older people:

• Would you like a cup of tea, Mr. Michael?
• Should I get you a bottle of water?
• Could I offer you a glass of strawberry juice, Mrs. Selena?
• Would you care for some salad ?

Offering to friends:

• Want some?
• Have some.
• Chocolate?
• Glass of Strawberry Juice?
• Grab some for yourself.
• Would you like to have a pancake?
• Why don’t you have some lemonade?
• What can I get for you?
• What will you have?

Accepting an offer:

• Thank you
• Yes, please
• I’d like it very much
• Thank you, I would
• That would be very nice

Declining an offer:

• No, thanks.
• No, I really won’t. Thank you.
• Not for me, thanks.
• No, thanks. I’m not hungry

Simple Future Tense

Definition of simple future tense :

Simple future tense is a verb tense expressing future time.

When we use the Simple Future Tense ?

We use the Simple Future tense when we want to talk about future actions or happenings.

PATTERN :

*Going to

A. Verb

(+) S + To be + Going to + Verb I + O + Adverb

(-) S + To be + Not + Going to + Verb I + Adverb

(?) To be + S + Going to + Verb I + O + Adverb

Example :

(+) You are going to read news paper Tomorrow

(-) You are not going to read news paper Tomorrow

(?) Are you going to read news paper Tomorrow ?

Respond : Yes, I am

B. Non Verb

(+) S + To be + Going to + Be + Adjective

(-) S + To be + Not + Going to + Be + Adjective

(?) To be + S + Going to + Be + Adjective

Example :

(+) My father is going to be happy

(-) My father is not going to be happy

(?) Is my father going to be happy ?

Respond :

-          Yes, He is

-          No, He is not

*Will

(+) S + Will + Verb I + Adverb

(-) S + Will + Not + Verb I + Adverb

(?) Will + S + Verb I + Adverb ?

Example :

-          They will visit Tokyo

-          They will not visit Tokyo

-          Will They visit Tokyo ?

Respond :

-          Yes, I will

-          No, I won’t

-          Sure

-          Of Course

-          Yes

What is the difference between “will” dan “going to” ?

*We usually use going to when the situation is planned

*We usually use will + verb when the situation is unplanned or informal writing.

Note :

·         “ TO BE” – PRESENT ( Is, Am, Are )

·         Time signal : Later, Tomorrow, Next … ( Next week, Next month, Next year, Next century ), Next Time, etc.

Asking for Information Using WH Questions

Asking Information There are a number of formulas used when asking for information in English.


The use of WH-Questions : 
What 
When 
Where 
Why 
Who 
How

Combined with to be
What is ……. Your name? 
When was ……. He born? 
Where are ………. The tickets? 
Why were …………. They here? 
Who are ……….. Those people? 
How is ……. Puput? 

Combined with auxiliary verbs or Modals
What do …………
When did …………
Where shall ……..
Why does ……..
Who might ……
How could …….
etc

Asking for information:
I’d like to know about this movie 
I’m interested in the characters
Could you tell me more about it? 
Do you know the plot? 
Could you find out the solution? 
Could I ask about the conflict? 
Do you happen to know the writer?
Etc.

Guessing:
I’d say … I know where to find the pen 
It could be … somewhere in the canteen 
Perhaps it’s … on the top of the shelf 
I think it’s … not there anymore 
It looks like … someone has taken the book 
It’s difficult to say, but I’d guess …
It’s being borrowed by a student 

Here are some of the most common:
· Could you tell me…?
· Do you know…?
· Do you happen to know…?
· I’d like to know…
· Could you find out…?
· I’m interested in…
· I’m looking for...

These two forms are used for asking for information on the telephone:
· I’m calling to find out…
· I’m calling about…

Here are some sample phrases and sentences for asking information in English

1. What is this? This is a white board
2. What is that? That is a chair.
3. What’s this? It’s a pen.
4. What’s that? It’s an apple.
5. What are these? These are pencils.
6. What are those? Those are books.
7. Where is Mr. Andre? He is over there.
8. Where is Ms. Nadya? She’s (right) here.
9. Where’s Tyng? He’s in the restaurant.
10. When’s the movie? It’s at 9:00.
11. When’s lunch? Lunch is at noon.
12. How is the food? It’s delicious