Pengertian, Fungsi, Contoh Dialog, dan Latihan Soal Expression Of Compliment (Ungkapan Memuji)

1. Definition of Expression of Complimenting (Pengertian Ungkapan Memuji)
2. Function of Expression of Complimenting (Fungsi Ungkapan Memuji)
3. Formula of Expression of Complimenting (Rumus Ungkapan Memuji)
4. Pola Kalimat Ke-1
5. Pola Kalimat Ke-2
6. Pola Kalimat Ke-3
7. Pola Kalimat Ke-4
8. Pola Kalimat Ke-5
9. How to Respond Someone’s Compliment?
10. Example of Dialog with Expression of Compliment (Contoh Dilaog dengan Ungkapan Memuji)
11. Dialog 1
12. Dialog 2
13. Dialog 3
14. Dialog 4
15. Dialog 5
16. Latihan Soal Expression of Compliment 
17. Soal Pilihan Ganda Expression of Compliment
18. Soal Essay Expression of Compliment
19. List of Positive Adjective (Daftar Kata Sifat Positif)
20. References: 

Pengertian, Fungsi, Contoh Dialog, dan Latihan Soal
Expression Of Compliment (Ungkapan Memuji)

Hi, sobat!

Pernahkah kamu memuji seseorang? Kemudian, apa yang kalian puji? Ya, pastinya semuanya pernah memuji seseoang karena tindakan atau karya mereka bukan. Ungkapan memuji, dalam bahasa Inggris dikenal dengan Expression of Compliment merupakan ungkapan yang digunakan untuk memuji seseorang secara fisik ataupun moril. 

Expression of compliment disampaikan ketika kita ingin memuji atau menghargai tindakan, kepemilikan, hasil karya, kerja, bakat, kesuksesan, dan lain-lain yang ada pada diri seseorang tersebut. Dengan demikian, pada dasarnya expression of compliment merupakan wujud rasa apresiasi dan kekaguman terhadap seseorang berkenaan dengan sesuatu hal yang positif. Oleh karena itu, expression of compliment ini identic dengan penggunaan positive adjective (kata sifat positif).

Adjective, disebut juga adjektiva atau kata sifat merupakan kata yang mendeskripsikan sesuatu hal, baik dari segi kuantitas, kualitas, atau karakteristiknya. Adjective biasanya digunakan dalam nominal sentence (kalimat nominal) sebagai complement. 

Pada kesempatan kali ini, kami akan menyajikan materi bahasa inggris terkait pengertian, fungsi, rumus, contoh dialog, dan latihan soal expression of complimenting. Yuk simak penjelasannya berikut ini!

Pengertian, Fungsi, Rumus, Contoh Dialog, dan Latihan Soal Expression of Complimenting 

Definition of Expression of Complimenting (Pengertian Ungkapan Memuji)

Expression of compliment (pujian) adalah sebuah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk memberikan pujian kepada seseorang. Pujian tersebut diberikan berkaitan dengan apa yang seseorang telah dikerjakan, kepemilikan, hasil pekerjaan/ karya, keberhasilan, keterampilan, bakat, dan penampilan seseorang tersebut. 

Expression of compliment atau ungkapan pujian ini merujuk pada feeling amazement (perasaaan kekaguman) terhadap sesorang atau tindakan yang dilakukannya. Rasa kagum tersebut diungkapkan sebagai bentuk showing sympathy (rasa simpati) terhadap mereka. Hal ini karena seseorang tersebut memiliki sesuatu hal yang patut untuk dibanggakan atau dihargai. 

Selain itu, expression of compliment dapat dikategorikan menjadi dua yaitu physical compliment atau non-physical compliment. Physical compliment merupakan ungkapan memuji yang ditujukan kepada hal-hal yang bersifat fisik, seperti benda kepemilikan, hasil karya, keberhasilan, dan penampilan. Sedangkan, non-physical compliment merupakan ungkapan memuji yang ditujukan kepada hal-hal yang bersifat non-fisik, seperti karakter, keterampilan, atau tindakan seseorang. Dengan demikian, ungkapan memuji adalah sesuatu positive action yang perlu dibudayakan oleh setiap seseorang terhadap seseorang lainnya, terlepas dari adanya hubungan darah, kekerabatan, pertemanan, atau hubungan kerja. 

Function of Expression of Complimenting (Fungsi Ungkapan Memuji)

Adapun fungsi ungkapan memuji bagi diri sendiri ataupun orang lain di antaranya yaitu sebagai berikut.

• To compliment someone (untuk memuji seseorang)
• To appreciate someone (menghargai seseorang)
• To show sympaty to someone (menunjukkan rasa simpati kepada seseorang)
• To show amazement to someone (menunjukkan rasa kekaguman kepada seseorang)
• To express proud of someone (mengungkapkan rasa bangga pada seseorang)

Formula of Expression of Complimenting (Rumus Ungkapan Memuji)

Berikut ini beberapa contoh pola kalimat expression of complimenting (ungkapan memuji) dalam Bahasa Inggris yang seringkali  digunakan untuk  memuji seseorang atau sesuatu hal. 

Pola Kalimat Ke-1

Expression of Compliment

How + Adjective + Noun + is/are.

( Betapa ....)

Example:

How beautiful your dress is! (Betapa Indahnya gaunmu!)

How fancy your cars are! (Betapa mewahnya  mobil2mu!)

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Adjective: Pengertian, Fungsi, Kedudukan, Jenis, dan Contohnya

Noun: Pengertian, Fungsi, Kedudukan, Jenis, dan Contohnya

Pola Kalimat Ke-2

Expression of Compliment

What +  A (An) + Adjective + Noun.

(Betapa ....)

Example:

What a big house you have! (Betapa besarnya rumah yang kamu punya!)

What a wonderful world we live! (Betapa luarbiasanya dunia yang kita tinggali!)

Pola Kalimat Ke-3

Expression of Compliment

*Noun Phrase + is/look + (really) + Adjective.

Terlihat (sungguh ....

Example:

Your hair looks shiny.  (Rambutmu terlihat berkilau)

His acting is really awesome. (Aktingnya sungguh memukau)

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Noun Phrase: Pengertian, Rumus, Kedudukan, Jenis, dan Contohnya

Pola Kalimat Ke-4

Expression of Compliment

Subject + *(really) + like/love + Noun Phrase.

… (sungguh) suka/ cinta ...

Example:

I like your cooking a lot. (Saya sungguh menyukai masakanmu)

We really love your novel. (Kita sungguh menyukai novelmu.)

Pola Kalimat Ke-5

Expression of Compliment

That/This + is + (really) + Adjective + Noun Phrase.

Itu/Ini (sungguh) …

Example:

That is a really cute sunglasses. (Itu adalah kacamata yang lucu)

This is a pretty flower. (Ini adalah bunga yang indah)

Catatan:

a) Adjective (kata sifat) berfungsi untuk mendeskripsikan/ mensifati noun (kata benda), baik dari segi ciri-ciri fisik, visual, ataupun emosional. Sedangkan Verb (kata kerja)  merupakan kata yang menunjukkan aktivitas atau tindakan yang dilakukan oleh seseorang, terjadinya kejadian/ peristiwa, dan lain-lain. 

b) Pola kalimat compliment (c), dengan verb (kata kerja) “look” merupakan stative verb yanng biasanya diikuti langsung oleh adjective (kata sifat). Selain “look”, kata kerja seperti seem, appear, sound, dan taste dapat digunakan untuk menyatakan pujian. 

c) Ungkapan pujian juga dapat ditunjukkan melalui penggunaan adverb (kata keterangan) pada kalimat, seperti really (sungguh), very (sangat), remarkably (luar biasa), extremely (sangat), so (sangat), dan lain-lain. Selain itu, mengungkapkan pujian dapat ditunjukkan dari penggunaan adjective (kata sifat) yang memiliki positive or encouraging sense (perasaan positive ataupun yang bersifat mendorong), seperti great (luar biasa), well done (sukses), marvellous (luar biasa), gorgeous (hebat), remarkable (luar biasa), awesome (mengagumkan), dan lain-lain. 

How to Respond Someone’s Compliment?

Bagaimana menanggapi pujian dari seseorang? Maka yang terlintas dalam pikiran kita pertama kali adalah berterima kasih. Expression of thanking ini kita sampaikan karena kita telah memperoleh appreciation atau penghargaan dari seseorang yaitu berupa pujian. Berikut ini beberapa contoh expression of thanking (ungkapan berterima kasih) yang dapat kita gunakan untuk menanggapi pujian dari seseorang.

Responses of Compliment
§  Thank you. (terima kasih) §  Thank you so much (a lot). (terima kasih banyak) §  Really? thanks. (sungguh? Terima kasih). §  Thank you for saying so. (terima kasih kamu mengatakan demikian) §  That’s very kind of you. (kamu baik sekali) §  It’s nothing. (itu tidak apa) §  Nothing’s special/ It isn’t anything special.   (tidak ada yang special) §  I am glad you like it. (Saya senang kamu menyukainya) §  I am happy you enjoyed it. (Saya senang kamu menikmatinya).

 

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Expression of Thanking: Pengertian, Contoh Dialog, dan Latihan Soalnya

Example of Dialog with Expression of Compliment (Contoh Dilaog dengan Ungkapan Memuji)

Berikut ini beberapa contoh dialog yang didalamnya terdapat ungkapan memuji. 

Dialog 1

Rahmi : “Hello, how are things going on, Sinta?”

Sinta: “Hi. Good, and you?” 

Rahmi : “I'm feeling great today. How was your weekend with your family in Batu?”

Sinta: “Excellent! We had a lovely time there. You should have gone there with us.”

Rahmi : “Really? Hey what a beautiful skirt you are wearing. It matches your blouse.” 

Sinta: “Thanks a lot. My sister bought it for me last month.”

Rahmi : “Wow! That's wonderful!”

Dialog 2

Rahmi: “Hello. How are things going on, Sinta?”

Sinta: “Hi. Good, and you?”

Rahmi: “I’m feeling great today. How was your weekend with your family in Batu?”

Sinta: “Excellent! We had a lovely time there. You should have gone there with us.”

Rahmi: “Really? Hey, what a beautiful skirt you are wearing. It matches your blouse.”

Sinta: “Thanks a lot. My sister bought it for me last month.”

Rahmi: “Wow! That’s wonderful.”

Sinta: “Oh, Rahmi, can I ask you something?”

Rahmi: “Oh, sure. Please.”

Sinta: “Have you finished writing the book we discussed two months ago?”

Rahmi: “Yes. Come to my room. Look at this. What do you think?”

Sinta: “Terrific. I like the cover. Let me see the contents. This book is excellent. You really did a great job.”

Rahmi: “Thanks a lot. You’ve inspired me to do this.”

Dialog 3

Raisa: “Hi, John. How are you doing?”

John: “Hello, Raisa. I’m fine.”

Raisa: “I think I have never seen your jacket.”

John: “I have just bought it yesterday.”

Raisa: “That's a nice jacket. The color suits on you.”

John: “Thanks for saying so.”

Dialog 4

Mark: “Hi, Katie. What’s up with you?”

Katie: “Hello, John. I’m okay.”

Mark: “You look different. Where are you going?”

Katie: “To my uncle's wedding party.”

Mark: “You look stunning. Your black dress is lovely. It is more perfect for you.”

Katie: “Thank you. I had never owned such a beautiful dress. It is my grandpa's gift.”

Mark: “Really? That must be a special gift for you.”

Katie: “Sure.”

Dialog 5

Roy: “Hi, Erin. Would you like to taste my cook?”

Erin: “Hello, Roy. Of course, why not.”

Erin: “The soup is very delicious. It looks like a restaurant's menu.”

Roy: “Really? I made it myself.”

Erin: “Are you kidding?”

Roy: “No, I'm not. My grandma taught me.”

Erin: “Anytime, please teach me how to cook the soup.”

Roy: “With my pleasure.”

Latihan Soal Expression of Compliment 

Berikut ini kami sajikan beberapa contoh latihan soal pilihan ganda dan essay expression of compliment (ungkapan memuji). 

Soal Pilihan Ganda Expression of Compliment

Adapun soal pilihan ganda expression of compliment (ungkapan memuji) yaitu sebagai berikut. 

The following dialog is for question no. 1 to 3.

Nisa: “That's a lovely picture. You are so good at taking photos.”

Arga: “Thanks. It is because of the smartphone.”

Nisa: “I have the same smartphone, but all pictures I've taken are not as good as yours.”

1. Based on the dialog, we know that ….

A. Arga’s picture is beautiful 

B. Nisa is talented at taking photos

C. Arga’s phone is expensive 

D. Nisa compliments Arga’s picture 

E. Arga compliments Nisa’s photos 

2. Which is expression of compliment in the dialog?

A. That's a lovely picture.

B. Thanks.

C. It is because of the smartphone.

D. I have the same smartphone.

E. All pictures Nisa’s taken are not as good as Arga has. 

3. What does Nisa compliment for?

A. Her photos

B. Arga’s picture

C. Her smartphone

D. Arga’s smartphone

E. Her talent

The following dialog is for question no. 4 to 6.

Fery: “Hi, Hana. How’s life?”

Hana: “Hello, Fery. Nothing much.”

Fery: “What do you think of my new drawing?”

Hana: “What a nice drawing! You are very talented.”

Fery: Thanks. I'm glad you like it.”

4. The expression of compliment in the dialog is ….

A. How’s life?

B. Nothing much.

C. What do you think of my drawing?

D. What a nice drawing! 

E. I'm glad you like it.

5. According to the dialog, we can infer that ….

A. Fery is skillful at drawing 

B. Hana is talented at painting 

C. Fery compliments Hana’s drawing 

D. Hana thanks to Fery’s compliment 

E. Fery and Hana are relatives

6. The adjective used for compliment is ….

A. New 

B. Nice

C. Glad

D. Like 

E. Much 

The following dialog is for question no. 7 to 9.

Sarah: “Hi, Doni. Are you here too?

Doni: “Hello, Sarah. Yes, I am. Is that you who perform singing?”

Sarah: “Yes, it’s me. What’s your opinion about my voice?”

Doni: “You have such a lovely voice. I like it.”

Sarah: “That's very kind of you. I'm glad you think that.”

Doni: “Your voice looks like a professional singer. The way you sing is also incredible.”

7. Which is expression of compliment?

A. Is that you who perform singing?

B. What’s your opinion about my voice?

C. You have such a lovely voice. 

D. That's very kind of you. 

E. I'm glad you think that.

8. What is Doni complimented for?

A. Sarah’s performance

B. Sarah’s voice

C. Sarah’s talent

D. Sarah’s kindness 

E. Sarah’s score

9. “That's very kind of you.” This expression can be replaced with ….

A. I don’t think so

B. Thanks for saying so

C. I go along with you

D. I hope so 

E. I agree with you

The following dialog is for question no. 10 to 12.

Alan: “What a neat bedroom! Everything is well-organized.”

Jack: “Thanks. I tidy my room twice a week. My mom always yells at me when my room is in mess.”

Alan: “Why don't we study outside? I'm afraid l'll make your room a mess.”

Jack: “My computer is here. Don't worry. She won’t be angry as long as we don't eat snacks here.”

10. Based on the dialog, we can imply that ….

A. Alan is used to tidying up his bedroom.

B. Jack is used to tidying up his bedroom

C. Alan and Jack are relatives

D. Jack and Alan are about to study outside

E. Alan can fix Jack's computer

 

11. “What a neat bedroom!” This expression has similar meaning with, except ….

A. Your bedroom is very neat

B. That is really a neat bedroom. 

C. How a neat your bedroom is.

D. You have a new bedroom, don’t you. 

E. I really love your neat bedroom. 

12. What is Alan going to do next?

A. He and Jack will study outside

B. He is about to study in Jack’s room 

C. He would like to help Jack tidy up his room

D. He intends to fix Jack’s computer 

E. He is going to play with Jack 

The following dialog is for question no. 13 to 15.

Gion: “Ana, I thank you for your very full and comprehensive answers.”

Ana: “Thank you for your compliment. I don't know whether I have contributed a thing in this meeting, but I'm satisfied with our presentation.”

Gion: “The clients have signed the contract. You did a great job! Well done!”

13. Which is the correct statement based on the dialog?

A. Gion is one of Ana’s clients

B. Ana compliments to Gion’ work

C. Gion did a great job 

D. Ana signs the contracts  

E. Gion thanks for Ana’s good job

14. In the dialog, the expression of compliment is ….

A. Thank you for your compliment. 

B. I don't know whether I have contributed a thing in this meeting

C. I thank you for your very full and comprehensive answers.

D. I'm satisfied with our presentation.

E. The clients have signed the contract. 

15. What has Ana done?

A. She has led the meeting 

B. She has promoted the contract 

C. She has signed the contract

D. She has given the good answers

E. She has attracted the clients

Soal Essay Expression of Compliment

Adapun soal essay expression of compliment (ungkapan memuji) yaitu sebagai berikut. 

The following dialog is for question no 1 to 5. 

Mark: “Hi, Katie. What’s up with you?”

Katie: “Hello, John. I’m okay.”

Mark: “You look different. Where are you going?”

Katie: “To my uncle's wedding party.”

Mark: “You look stunning. Your black dress is lovely. It is more perfect for you.”

Katie: “Thank you. I had never owned such a beautiful dress. It is my grandpa's gift.”

Mark: “Really? That must be a special gift for you.”

Katie: “Sure.”

1. Why does Katie look different?

2. Where does Katie want to go?

3. What does Mark compliment Katie for?

4. According to the dialog, the expression of compliment is ….

5. Mention the positive adjective used in the dialog!

The following dialog is for question no. 6 to 10. 

Roy: “Hi, Erin. Would you like to taste my cook?”

Erin: “Hello, Roy. Of course, why not.”

Erin: “The soup is very delicious. It looks like a restaurant's menu.”

Roy: “Really? I made it myself.”

Erin: “Are you kidding?”

Roy: “No, I'm not. My grandma taught me.”

Erin: “Anytime, please teach me how to cook the soup.”

Roy: “With my pleasure.”

6. Who is Erin?

7. What does Roy cook?

8. Based on the dialog, the expression of compliment is ….

9. Mention the positive adjective used in the dialog!

10. What are Roy and Erin probably going to do next?

The following dialog is for question no. 11 to 15. 

Raisa: “Hi, John. How are you doing?”

John: “Hello, Raisa. I’m fine.”

Raisa: “I think I have never seen your jacket.”

John: “I have just bought it yesterday.”

Raisa: “That's a nice jacket. The color suits on you.”

John: “Thanks for saying so.”

11. What has John just bought?

12. What does Raisa compliment John for?

13. Which is the expression of compliment in the dialog?

14. Mention the positive adjective used in the dialog?

15. What does John respond for Raisa’s compliment?

List of Positive Adjective (Daftar Kata Sifat Positif)

Dalam menbuat expression of compliment, kita seringkali menggunakan positive adjective. Apa itu positive adjective? Ya, Positive Adjective merupakan kata sifat yang memiki makna positif atau bersifat mendorong atau memotivasi seseorang atau sesuatu hal. 

Berikut ini daftar positive adjective yang dapat digunakan sebagai expression of complimenting (mengungkapkan pujian). 

Positive Adjective	Artinya	Positive Adjective	Artinya
§  Exceptional §  Remarkable §  Extraordinary §  Laud §  Delightful §  Pleasant §  Congenial §  Enjoy §  Charm §  Captivate §  Fascinate §  Terrific §  Wonderful §  Fantastic §  Intrigue §  Intriguing §  Absolutely §  Perfect §  Hone §  Embrace §  Certainly §  Pleased §  Proud Of	§  Luar biasa §  Luar biasa §  Luar biasa §  Memuji §  Menyenangkan §  Nyaman §  Cocok §  Nikmati §  Pesona §  Memikat hati §  Mengasyikkan §  Hebat §  Hebat §  Fantastis §  Intrik §  Menarik §  Benar §  Sempurna §  Mengasah §  Merangkul §  Pasti §  Senang §  Bangga	§  Accomplished §  Phenomenal §  Significant §  Substantial §  Substantive §  Encourage §  Integrity §  Brilliant §  Principle §  Principled §  Credibility §  Standard §  In Essence §  Surreal §  Breathtaking §  Astonish §  Impressed §  Elated §  Exhilarated §  Exuberant §  Bright §  Splendid	§  Ulung §  Fenomenal §  Penting §  Besar §  Substantif §  Mendorong §  Integritas §  Cemerlang §  Prinsip §  Berprinsip §  Kredibilitas §  Standar §  Intinya §  Sungguh nyata §  Mempesona §  Mencengangkan §  Terkesan §  Gembira §  Gembira §  Riang §  Terang §  Megah

References: 

• https://www.vocabulary.com/lists/5167 accessed on 17th October 2022.
• https://www.tolearnenglish.com/exercises/exercise-english-2/exercise-english-118607.php accessed on 17th October 2022.
• https://english-the-easy-way.com/Vocabulary/Ways_To_Say_Congratulations.html accessed on 17th October 2022.

Demikian tadi sekilas penjelasan Materi Bahasa Inggris tentang terkait pengertian, fungsi, rumus, contoh dialog, dan latihan soal expression of complimenting (ungkapan memuji). Semoga bermanfaat dan dapat menambah wawasan baru bagi kita dalam mempelajari bahasa Inggris. Terima kasih : )