GIVING COMPLIMENTS (Materi Bahasa Inggris SMP Kelas 8)

Summary

This video teaches how to give compliments in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, focusing on various sentence structures. It explains how to use adjectives with nouns (e.g., 'nice shoes'), the 'How + adjective' structure (e.g., 'How beautiful you are!'), and the 'subject + look like + noun' structure (e.g., 'You look like a movie star'). It also provides guidance on responding to compliments with phrases like 'Thank you'. The lesson highlights the importance of punctuation in compliment phrases and encourages viewers to practice these expressions in daily conversations.

Takeaways

• 😀 Compliments are a way of showing appreciation, as discussed in the video.
• 😀 The video emphasizes the importance of using adjectives and nouns when giving compliments.
• 😀 A simple structure for compliments is using an adjective + noun, such as 'nice performance' or 'beautiful shoes'.
• 😀 Another structure involves using a subject + 'be' + adjective, like 'You are beautiful' or 'You are smart'.
• 😀 Compliments with an exclamation mark are statements, not questions (e.g., 'What a beautiful voice!' is a statement of admiration).
• 😀 The phrase 'How + adjective' (e.g., 'How amazing you are!') is another way to compliment, often used to express amazement.
• 😀 Compliments can also be phrased using 'look' or 'look like', such as 'You look great today' or 'You look like a celebrity'.
• 😀 When responding to compliments, a common response is simply saying 'Thank you'.
• 😀 The phrase 'You look like' is used to compare someone's appearance to something else (e.g., 'You look like an anime character').
• 😀 The video also touched on the importance of expressing gratitude when receiving compliments, reinforcing cultural politeness.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the script?

The main focus of the script is on how to give compliments in English, covering various ways to express appreciation using adjectives and phrases.

What is the significance of the word 'compliments' in the context of this script?

In this context, 'compliments' refers to expressions of praise or admiration for someone's appearance, performance, or qualities, highlighting positive attributes.

What is the structure of complimenting someone using adjectives in English, as explained in the script?

The structure for complimenting someone includes using an adjective followed by a noun. For example, 'nice performance' or 'cool shoes.'

How is the phrase 'You are beautiful' used in the script?

The phrase 'You are beautiful' is an example of using a subject ('You') followed by a verb ('are') and an adjective ('beautiful') to compliment someone's appearance.

What role does the exclamation mark play in giving compliments?

The exclamation mark is used to emphasize the compliment, indicating strong admiration, rather than posing a question. For example, 'What a beautiful voice!' is a statement of admiration, not a query.

Can you explain the usage of 'How' in giving compliments as per the script?

The word 'How' is used in phrases like 'How amazing you are!' or 'How beautiful you look!' It introduces a statement of admiration, not a question, due to the exclamation mark at the end.

What is the difference between 'You look' and 'You look like' in complimenting someone?

'You look' is used to describe someone's appearance directly, such as 'You look amazing today.' 'You look like' compares someone's appearance to something else, like 'You look like a movie star.'

Why is it important to understand the use of adjectives when giving compliments?

Understanding adjectives is important because they provide specific details to the compliment, allowing you to be more precise and meaningful in your praise.

What are some of the adjectives mentioned in the script that can be used for compliments?

Some adjectives mentioned include 'beautiful,' 'amazing,' 'nice,' 'cool,' and 'smart,' among others.

How should one respond when receiving a compliment, according to the script?

The script suggests that the appropriate response when receiving a compliment is simply saying 'Thank you' to express gratitude.