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Expressions of Hope and Congratulations

1. Fajar wins the table tennis championship and Arif congratulates him, hoping he will win first prize next year. Fajar thanks Arif. 2. Nayla receives a scholarship and Hanan congratulates her, wishing her the best with her studies. Nayla thanks Hanan. 3. Firman is chosen as the new OSIS chairman and Andy congratulates him, hoping he will be the best chairman. Firman thanks Andy.

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Expressions of Hope and Congratulations

1. Fajar wins the table tennis championship and Arif congratulates him, hoping he will win first prize next year. Fajar thanks Arif. 2. Nayla receives a scholarship and Hanan congratulates her, wishing her the best with her studies. Nayla thanks Hanan. 3. Firman is chosen as the new OSIS chairman and Andy congratulates him, hoping he will be the best chairman. Firman thanks Andy.

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Chapter 1

HOPE, WISH, AND CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations is an expression to congratulate someone when she or he succeed in doing


something.
(Congratulations adalah ungkapan untuk memberikan ucapan selamat kepada seseorang ketika ia
berhasil dalam melakukan sesuatu).

Read the following dialogs and pay attention to the italic sentences!
Hanif : What are you doing?
Zaydan : I’m preparing my best for the story telling competition tomorrow.
Hanif : I hope you will be the winner of the competition.
Zaydan : Thank you. I hope so. Wish me luck, OK?
Hanif : Of course. Good luck.

Ryan : Who won the football match yesterday?


Danu : Our team did. We won three to one.
Ryan : Congratulations. I’m happy to hear that.
Danu : Thank you.

No Expressions of Congratulations Reponses


1 Congratulations Thank you
2 Congratulations for your wedding It’s very kind of you to say so
3 I must congratulate you for job promotion Thank you very much for saying so
4 I congratulate you for winning this year’s tennis Thanks for your saying
tournament
5 Let me congratulate you I am glad you think so
6 I am very happy of your success Oh, it’s nothing special actually
7 Happy new year Thank you, I still have to learn more
8 Happy birthday Oh, not really
9 I’d like to congratulate you on your success Oh, it was really nothing
10 Congratulations on your success Nothing to it

No Ungkapan Selamat Respon


1 Selamat Terima kasih
2 Selamat atas penikahan Anda Anda sangat baik telah berkata demikian
3 Saya ucapkan selamat atas promosi Terima kasih banyak sudah berkata
kerja anda demikian
4 Saya ucapkan selamat karena telah Terima kasih atas ucapan Anda
memenangkan turnamen tenis tahun ini
5 Izinkan saya mengucapkan selamat Saya senang Anda berpikir demikian
kepada Anda
6 Saya sangat senang dengan Oh, sebenarnya ini bukan apa-apa
keberhasilan Anda
7 Selamat tahun baru Terima kasih, saya masih harus banyak
belajar
8 Selamat ulang tahun Oh, tidak juga
9 Saya ingin mengucapkan selamat atas Oh, itu bukan apa-apa
keberhasilanmu
10 Selamat atas kesuksesanmu Bukan apa-apa
A. Hope
1. I + Hope + Subject + Verb (Kata Kerja)
I hope you pass the exam. (Saya harap kamu lulus ujian)
I hope you win the competition. (Saya harap kamu memenangkan kompetisi itu)
I hope you enjoy my video. (Saya harap kamu menikmati video saya)
2. I + Hope + That + Subject + Will, Can + Verb (Kata Kerja)
I hope that I can help you. (Saya berharap bahwa saya dapat membantumu)
I hope that you can go with me. (Saya berharap bahwa kamu dapat pergi denganku)
I hope that you will subscribe my channel. (Saya berharap bahwa kamu akan berlangganan
dengan channel saya)
3. I + Hope + To + Verb (Kata Kerja)
I hope to see you again. (Saya berharap untuk berjumpa denganmu lagi)
I hope to study together tomorrow. (Saya berharap untuk belajar bersama besok)
I hope to go to Mecca with my family. (Saya berharap untuk pergi ke Mekah dengan keluarga
saya)

B. WISH
1. I + Wish + I + Were + Adjective (Kata Sifat) / Noun (Kata Benda)
I wish I were rich. (Saya berharap saya kaya)
I wish I were you. (Saya berharap saya kamu)
2. I + Wish + You + Noun (Kata Benda)
I wish you luck. (Saya harap kamu berhasil)
I wish you success. (Saya harap kamu sukses)
I wish you happiness. (Saya harap kamu bahagia)
3. I + wish + I + Could (Dapat) / Had + Verb 3 (Telah) / Verb 2
I wish I could pass the exam. (Saya harap saya dapat lulus ujian)
I wish I had won the game. (Saya harap saya telah memenangkan permainan itu)

C. CONGRATULATIONS
1. Congratulations for being + Noun (Kata Benda)
Congratulations for being the winner of the competition. (Selamat karena telah menjadi juara di
perlombaan itu)
Congratulations for being the best student in your school. (Selamat karena telah menjadi murid
terbaik di sekolahmu)
2. Congratulations for + Verb-ing
Congratulations for winning the game. (Selamat atas kemenangan di pertandingan itu)
Congratulations for having the best score. (Selamat atas keberhasilan meraih nilai terbaik)

Make dialogs based on the following situations!


Example :
Lina gets 100 for the Math test. Dayu congratulates her and hopes that she will get 100 for the English
test too.
Dayu : Congratulations for getting 100 for the Math test. I hope you will get 100 for the English test
too.
Lina : Thank you. I hope so.

1. Fajar wins the table tennis championship this year. Arif congratulates him and hopes that he
will get the first prize in the next championship.
Arif : .........................................................................................................................................
.............
....................................................................................................................................................
Fajar : .........................................................................................................................................
.............
2. Nayla gets a scholarship to finish her study. Hanan congratulates her and wishes her for the
best with her study.
Hanan ...........................................................................................................................................
.......
......................................................................................................................................
................
Nayla : .........................................................................................................................................
...........................................
3. Firman is chosen to be the next OSIS chairman. Andy congratulates him and hopes that he
will be the best OSIS chairman.
Andy : .........................................................................................................................................
.............
......................................................................................................................................................
Firman: .........................................................................................................................................
.............
4. Faqih has just graduated from SMP. Nabila congratulates her and hopes that she will continue
her study to the best school.
Nabila : ........................................................................................................................................
.............. .....................................................................................................................................
.................
Faqih : ........................................................................................................................................
..............
5. Your father gets a job promotion from his company. You congratulates him and hopes that he
will be the best employee in the company.
You : ........................................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................................
..............
Father : ........................................................................................................................................
..............

Compliment
Compliment is an expression to give praise to someone else.
(Compliment adalah ungkapan untuk memberikan pujian kepada orang lain)

Read the following dialogs and pay attention to the italic sentences!
Andy : Hi, Lisa. Is it true that you pass the test to UGM?
Lisa : Yes, that’s right.
Andy : That’s amazing. I know you can do it. You are a smart girl.
Lisa : Thanks. It’s nice of you to say so..

Intan : Mom, look at my new dress!


Mother : What a beautiful dress!
Intan : Really? Thanks for saying it. It is a gift from Cyntia.
Mother : Cyntia is a really nice girl.

Compliment Responses
Well done Thank you / Thanks
(Kerja bagus) (Terima kasih)
Fantastic It’s nice of you to say so / It’s very kind of you to say that.
(Fantastis) (Kamu baik sekali mengatakan itu)
Amazing Really? I’m not really sure, actually.
(Luar biasa) (Sungguh? Saya sebenarnya tidak terlalu yakin)
That’s great Do you really think so?
(Itu hebat) Kamu sungguh berfikir demikian?
Good job Really? Thanks for saying it
(Kerja bagus) (Sungguh? Terima kasih telah mengatakannya)
Good work Thanks a lot for your appreciation
(Kerja bagus) (Terima kasih banyak atas apresiasimu)
Terrific Thanks a lot for your compliment
(Hebat) (Terima kasih banyak atas pujianmu)
Cara membuat ungkapan pujian:
1. S + be (is, are) + adjective (kata sifat)
- You are very good at English. (Kamu sangat bagus dalam pelajaran Bahasa Inggris)
- She is so charming. (Dia sangat menawan)
2. S + look/sound + adjective (kata sifat)
- You look beautiful today. (Kamu kelihatan cantik hari ini)
- Her voice sound amazing (Suaranya terdengar luar biasa)
3. S + like/love + noun phrase (frase benda)
- I like your hair style (Saya suka gaya rambutmu)
- I love your smile (Saya suka senyumanmu)
4. This/That + is + (such) + a/an + (really) + adjective + noun (kata benda)
- This is a lovely dress. (Ini baju yang bagus)
- That is such an amazing photo. (Itu foto yang mengagumkan)
- That is a really wonderful journey. ( Itu perjalanan yang sangat menyenangkan)
5. What + a/an + adjective + noun (kata benda)
- What a beautiful painting! (Alangkah indahnya lukisan itu!)
- What an amazing story! (Alangkah mengagumkan cerita itu!)
6. How + adjective + noun + be (is/are)
- How wonderful the performance is! (Alangkah bagusnya pertunjukkan itu)
- How lovely the car is! (Alangkah bagusnya mobil itu)

Make dialogs based on the following situations!


Example:
Shinta has just made a very beautiful handycraft from pandan leaf. Rina praises her craft and hopes
that she will win the national competition.
Rina : That’s a very beautiful handycraft. I’m sure you will win the national competition.
Shinta : Thank you. I hope so too.

1. Zaky has just finished drawing a beautiful picture. Arman praises the picture and he is sure that
Mr. Ikhsan will like it.
Arman : ...................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
Zaky : ...................................................................................................................................
2. Salsa has just made a delicious fried rice. Fani prasises her and she is sure that everybody will
like it.
Fani : ...................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
Salsa : ...................................................................................................................................
3. Putri has just practiced a wonderful dancing for the celebration of Kartini Day. Faiz praises her
and he is sure that she will get a big applause for that.
Faiz : ...................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
Putri : ...................................................................................................................................
4. Lina has just made a pretty dress. Ria praises her dress and hopes that she will win the exhibition
show.
Ria : ...................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
Lina : ...................................................................................................................................
5. Fahmi has just finished decorating his classroom. Bimo says that it looks nice and he is sure that
everybody will like it.
Bimo : ...................................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................................
Fahmi : ...................................................................................................................................

Greeting Card
Congratulations on your success in winning the badminton competition this year, Roni. It was a tough
competition. We are so proud of you. We knew you would make it. We wish you the best always.
Class VIII A

Answer the following questions based on the text above!


1. What kind of text is it?
2. What is the purpose of the text?
3. Who is the sender of the card?
4. To whom is the card sent?
5. Why are the students of Class VIII A proud of Roni?
6. We are so proud of you. The underlined word refers to ....
7. We wish you the best always. The underlined word has the same meaning with ....
8. Mention the expression of congratulation in the text!
9. Mention the expression of compliment in the text!
10. Mention the expression of wish in the text!

English Test 1 for Grade IX


Name :
No :
Class :
1.  Siti has just got the first prize in the “Bakiak race” to celebrate Indonesia Independence day. Beni
congratulates her. What does Beni say to congratulate Siti?
Beni     : ” __________________________.”
Siti       : ”Thank you.”
A. Sure, Good luck. C. Congratulations, Siti.
B. Congratulate to Siti D. Thanks, I will do my best
 
2.  Dayu : ”Who won the football match yesterday?”
Udin   : ”Our team did. We won two to one.”
Dayu  : ”Well done_______________________.”
Udin   : ”Thank you.”
A. I’m glad to hear that. C. I’m sorry.
B. That’s too bad D. You’re welcome
 
3. Edo : ”Happy birthday, Lia.”
Lia  : ”Thank you Edo. You are the first who congratulate me.”
Edo : ”Oh really? Here is a little present for you.
I hope you like it.”
Lia  : ”Thank you very much. You are really my best friend.”
Why does Edo give Lia a present?
A. Because Lia likes present.
B. Because today is Edo’s birthday.
C. Because Edo has a lot of money.
D. Because Lia is celebrating her birthday today.

Dear Esther
CONGRATULATIONS 
Ever since I heard about your success as the first winner of singing contest of FLS2N. I know how
long and how hard you practiced. We are all very proud of you. We wish you all the best in pursuing
your dream to be a popular singer some day.
Rudy
Chair person of Class 9 A

4.  The text above shows that . . .

A. the writer is one of the contestants C. Esther is the best singer


B. Esther is the best student D. Rudy is Esther's special friend

5.   The text is for . . . of FLS2N.

A. the best student C. the best singer


B. the best teacher D. the best graduate student

6.   Which of the following sentence is the expression of hope?

a. I need a nice house d. I like a nice house


b. I would like to have a nice house
c. I wish I had a nice house

7. The following sentences are expression of congratulation, except ....

a. I congratulate you on your success c. How poor you are


b. Nice work d. That's great
8. Look at the picture and choose the best wish.

a. Congratulation on your sickness d. Don't be sick


b. Get well soon, my friend
c. Why are you sick?

9. Look at the picture and choose the best wish.

a. Have a great school day my friend!


b. Have a nice trip!
c. Congratulation on your graduation. I’m happy for you.
d. What a wonderful birthday!

10. Dika : I won the competition yesterday


Hendri : Really? That's very great. Please accept my warmest congratulations
Dika : .....
Hendri : You are welcome

a. Thanks for saying so d. That's very great


b. I hope you say so
c. Oh, don't mention it

11. Rania has just made a very beautiful handycraft from coconut leaf. Chandra praises her craft and
hope that she will win the national competition.
Chandra : “...............”I’m sure you will win the national competition.”
Rania :“Thank you. I hope so too.”
A. What is that? C. I’m glad to hear that
B. That’s a very beautiful handycraft D. You are the winner

12. Nuri has just finished practicing singing. She will sing in the celebration of the Indonesia
Independence Day. Shinta praises her that she sings like a real singer, and she will get a big
applause for that.
Shinta : “You sing like a real singer .............”
Nuri : “Thank you. That’s very nice of you.”
A. I’m sure you will get a very big applause C. I’m sorry
B. You are a good student D. Congratulate to Nuri

13. Fadel is going to participate in the story telling competition. Dara shows her hope that Fadel will
get a prize.
Fadel: “Dara, wish me luck. I will take part in the story telling competition.”
Dara : “ .... I hope you will win the competition.”
A. Thank you very much B. I hope so
C. I’m sorry D. Sure, Good luck

14. Ade has just finished drawing a picture of Tina, his best friend. He will present it to her on her
birthday. Nida praises the picture and she’s sure that Tina will like it.
Nida : “Ade, that’s a beautiful picture. I’m sure Tina will like it.”
Ade : “ .”
A. Wish me luck C. Good luck
B. Happy birthday D. Thanks. I hope so too

15. Rahma’s father has given her permission to walk to the mountain. Gibril is happy for her and
expresses his hope that she will have a safe trip.
Rahma : “Thank God. Finally my father lets me go to the mountain walk.”
Gibril : “................... Have a safe trip.”
A. I’m happy for you C. Thank you very much
B. Wish me happy D. I hope so

To: Ruth.
I’d like to congratulate you on passing your exam. I do hope you are always successful.
Love
Joshua

16. Why does Joshua send the card? Because....


A. He wants to tell Ruth about his exam C. His exam is difficult to do
B. He wants to congratulate Ruth D. He wants to be successful

Dear Anindya,
Wish you many happy returns of the day. May God bless you with health, wealth and prosperity in
your life
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Love
Meita

17. What does Meita do for Anindya's birthday?


A. She wishes her many happy returns of the day
B. She gives her prosperity
C. She shares her health
D. She returns her love

18. What is the purpose of this text?


A. To give warm wishes on someone's birthday
B. To congratulate someone on her success
C. To announce someone's birthday
D. To entertain the readers

To: Salsa
Finally you did it. You have finished your study excellently and accepted by the best senior high
school in your city. Your achievement prove that you're the best. Keep your good job!
Love,
Nanda

19. From the text we know that ....


A. Salsa is the best student in her city
B. Nanda asks Salsa to enter her senior high school
C. Salsa did not pass the examination
D. Salsa will study in the best senior high school
 
20. Your achievement proves that you're the best.
The underlined word means ....

A. Development C. Success
B. Assessment D. Process

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Receiving congratulations or compliments can boost an individual's self-esteem and motivation, reinforcing positive behaviors and encouraging further achievement. For instance, being congratulated on a success like winning a competition can validate one's efforts and abilities, leading to increased confidence . Compliments can evoke similar effects by reinforcing self-worth and encouraging the recipient to continue or enhance the behavior being praised . These psychological impacts can lead to a self-reinforcing cycle where the individual is motivated to maintain or improve upon the behavior or achievements that elicited the positive feedback. However, over-reliance on external validation can also develop, potentially leading to decreased intrinsic motivation if not balanced with self-recognition and internal goals.

Nuanced language in responses to congratulations, such as saying 'Thank you, it means a lot coming from you,' enhances social dynamics by expressing gratitude while strengthening relationships. These responses acknowledge the congratulator’s contribution or role, fostering goodwill and mutual respect . Expressing humility or redirecting praise, such as 'I couldn’t have done it without you,' can also be effective in collective cultures where shared success is valued. Such expressions show awareness of social etiquettes and the importance of interpersonal bonds, thereby positively affecting social dynamics by promoting cohesion and respect . Carefully crafted responses can thus validate the congratulator's sentiments and deepen interpersonal connections.

The word 'wish' is used in expressions that imply a sense of longing or desire for something unattainable or contrary to reality, such as 'I wish I were you' . It often conveys a more hypothetical or regretful tone. In contrast, 'hope' is used for situations where the outcome is uncertain but possible, like 'I hope you win the competition' . It conveys optimism and anticipation about the future. The implications for communication are significant; 'hope' often inspires encouragement and positivity, suggesting the possibility of achieving desired outcomes. Meanwhile, 'wish' might convey a stronger emotional desire or regret, signaling that while the aspiration is genuine, it might be less likely achievable, potentially leading to a perception of acceptance of current limitations.

Cultural context plays a significant role in how congratulations and compliments are expressed and received. In some cultures, public acknowledgment of success with open congratulations is encouraged and seen as sincere, fostering social ties and promoting morale . In contrast, in cultures that place more value on humility or collectivism, overt expressions of congratulation could be downplayed, or indirect approaches might be preferred to avoid embarrassing the recipient or seeming boastful . Similarly, compliments may vary; what is considered praiseworthy in one culture might be irrelevant or even impolite in another. For example, complimenting individual achievements might be valued in individualistic societies, while collectivist societies might focus more on group accomplishments. Thus, understanding cultural nuances is crucial in choosing appropriate expressions in social interactions.

Direct congratulatory expressions, such as 'Congratulations on your promotion,' are effective in clearly communicating acknowledgment and joy for someone’s achievement. These are straightforward and leave no room for ambiguity, thus strengthening the social bond by showing support and appreciation . On the other hand, situational expressions, which might include narrative or example, like 'When we heard about your job promotion, we were so thrilled!', can provide additional emotional context and support. They can deepen the interpersonal relationship by indicating shared experiences or emotions, thus potentially being more effective in conveying warmth and genuine happiness . However, the choice between direct and situational expressions depends on the nature of the relationship and the formality of the context.

Incorporating expressions of hope in goal-setting or motivational speeches can be strategic by emphasizing potential and optimism. Using phrases like 'I hope that we will achieve our goals' can inspire confidence and rally collective effort . Moreover, aligning hope with realistic and achievable actions, such as 'I hope you will continue to strive for greatness through persistence and hard work,' helps ground hope in actionable steps. Acknowledging past successes alongside hope for future achievements can further motivate, reinforcing the idea that past efforts will lead to future successes . Balancing hope with practicality ensures it remains a credible and inspiring component of motivational language.

In English, expressions of 'hope' typically follow these structures: 'I hope + Subject + Verb', 'I hope + that + Subject + will/can + Verb', and 'I hope + to + Verb'. These structures are used to express a desire for something to happen in the future or about future events that are still possible . In contrast, 'wish' is used in more hypothetical or contrary-to-fact situations, with structures like 'I wish + Subject + were + Adjective/Noun', 'I wish + You + Noun', and 'I wish + I + could/had + Verb'. These emphasize a desire for a situation that is not real or didn't happen .

Compliments often use the structure 'S + be (is, are) + adjective', such as 'You are very good at English,' or 'What + a/an + adjective + noun', like 'What a beautiful dress!' . These structures are effective because they are simple and direct, allowing the speaker to express admiration clearly and concisely. The emphasis placed on the specific adjective creates a strong and positive impact, reinforcing the compliment's sincerity and directness. This clarity helps in ensuring that the compliment is effectively communicated and received as genuine praise, which strengthens interpersonal relations and enhances social interactions.

Compliments in formal settings typically require a more restrained and polished approach, often focusing on achievements and professional qualities rather than personal appearance. For example, saying 'Your presentation was exceptionally insightful' is suitable for formal settings, highlighting professional competence . In contrast, casual interactions allow for more personal and immediate compliments, such as 'I love your new haircut,' which emphasize personal connection. The impact of appropriately tailoring compliments is significant; it reflects an understanding of social context and an agility in communication skills. In formal occasions, appropriate compliments build professional rapport and respect. In casual settings, they enhance personal bonds and express genuine warmth. Misjudging this context can lead to misunderstandings or discomfort, affecting interpersonal relations negatively.

Expressions of congratulations are used to commend someone on their achievements or success, such as completing a significant task or winning a competition. They often use phrases like 'Congratulations for' followed by the achievement . In contrast, compliments are intended to praise attributes or actions of a person, using structures like 'You look' or 'What a/an + adjective + noun!' These focus on personal attributes or aesthetics rather than achievements . The primary difference lies in the focus on achievements in congratulations versus personal attributes or aesthetics in compliments.

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