EXPRESSING COMPLIMENT
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Complimenting Someone on Their
Clothes and Appearance
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You look nice.
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You look beautiful.
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You look amazing!
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What a lovely blouse!
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I love your shoes. They are cute. Are they
new?
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Where did you get your
T-shirt? It's fabulous!
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That is a great jacket you
have!
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I like your haircut.
Ò you can use the adverbs 'so', 'really' and 'very'
or the adjective 'terrific'.
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You look terrific today!
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You always look so beautiful.
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You're looking very glamorous
tonight.
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I absolutely love you in that dress. It really
suits you!
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You're looking very smart
today.
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That new hairstyle really flatters you! (flatter –
to make someone look more attractive than usual)
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You look hot, baby!
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Complimenting Someone on Their
Cooking
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This is delicious
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This food is gorgeous.
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I must give my compliments to
the Chef.
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The meal is so tasty! You are
a great cook.
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The lemon cake is yummy!
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Did you make this yourself? I
must have the recipe!
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Complimenting Someone on Their
Skills and Achievements
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What a good answer. You're an
excellent student!
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What a marvelous memory you've
got!
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“Excellent! You really did it well.”
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Accepting Compliments
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Thank You
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Thanks.
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Thank you. It's very nice of
you to say so.
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I'm glad you think so.
Exercises.
I. Work individually use the expressions of complimenting below!
Your friend is good at:
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1. playing the
piano
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2. playing tennis
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3. story telling
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4. playing chess
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5. poetry reading
II. Match
the expressions of compliment with the respons
1. I really like your soup .......
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a. Thanks for the compliment
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2.
That was a nice present . Thanks......
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b. Do you think it is taste good ?
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3. Fantastic ! You dance beautifully.......
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c. Thanks I like math very much
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4, You are a great teacher ......
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d. I am glad you think so
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5 What a good memory. You are good in math
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e. I am glad you like it
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III. Read the dialogues below and underline the
expressions of compliment!
A.
Lia
: I like the dress you wear,it’s suit on you
Susi:
Thanks. Your dress is nice too
B.
Dafa : May I know your score?
Raka : I got 95
Dafa : Wow ,you are very clever
IV. Read the dialog below then answer the
questions.
At the Grand
Restaurant
Mr. Idris :
Thank you for inviting us to this dinner.
Mr Ramdam : Don’t
mention it. You have helped me a lot during my difficult situation.
Mr. Idris :
Thanks. It was just lucky.
Secretary :
Excuse me, Sri Whose bag is it ?
Mr. Ramdan : Oh,
it’s my wife’s bag. She is in the restroom now.
Mrs. Ramdan : Did
you find me ? Hello, I “m Mr. Ramdan’s wife.
Secretary :
Hello, Madam. I’m Nuri. Mr.Idris’ secretary.
Mrs. Ramdan : Oh,
What a beautiful blouse you have. It matches your skirt.
Secretary :
Thank you Madam
Mr. Idris :
Nuri is my niece. My wife recommended her to be my secretary because she is
very diligent and smart.
Mr. Ramdan : What
a nice aunt you have.
Secretary :
Thank you for your compliment.
Mr. Idris :
By the way , the food is good, I must say something to the chef.
Chef :
Excuse me, are enjoy your dinner ?
Mrs. Ramdan : Yes.
They are really delicious.
Mr.Idris :
The meal is so taste. You are a great chef .
Chef :
Thank you very much, Sir
Answer the
questions based on the dialogue above!
1. Who invited to
the dinner ?
2. Why did Mrs
Ramdan compliment the secretary’s aunt ?
3. How did Mr
Idris compliment about the meal ?
