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IDENTITY
English

Semester 1 Wow You Are Great 2 x 2 meeting

(Compliment)

Based Competence
3.2 Apply social functions, text structures, and linguistic elements of
interpersonal and written interpersonal interactions involving the act of
congratulating and complementing (extended), and responding to
them, in the context of their use
4.2 Prepare a simple and oral interpersonal interaction text that involves
congratulating and complementing, and responding to it by taking into
account the correct and contextual function of the social, textual
structure, and linguistic elements

Teaching Purpose
In this lesson, you will learn materials related to congratulations and
compliments (extended). Therefore, you are expected to be able to
apply social functions, text structures, linguistic elements involving
congratulating and compliment, and being able to develop simple oral
and written interpersonal texts involving congratulatory and
complimentary. You are also expected to develop social attitudes such
as honest, diligent, caring, and responsible. In addition it strengthens
the character and literacy
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MIND MAP

Sentence
Structure

Congratulating
Language and Purpose
Feature Complimenting

Example
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TEACHING PROCESS
Learning Instruction

Notice the following symbols because these symbols will guide you to
complete this UKBM

Thinking Questioning Practicing

Understanding Discussing
Exploring
information

Reflecting
Reading Creating

BRAIN STORMING

a. Look at the pictures above! What do you think about in the pictures?
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a. Write your answer here!

1) .......................................................................................................................

2) .......................................................................................................................

3) .......................................................................................................................

4) .......................................................................................................................

5) .......................................................................................................................

6) ........................................................................................................................

Develop your knowledge about the culture of congratulating and

complementing in other country by exploring the internet.

How was your answer? You may discuss with your friends to compare the
culture of congratulating and complementing in other country with our
country to develop your knowledge!

When you are done, let’s move to the next activity!

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b. Listen and repeat the following words

congratulations wedding congratulate pleased

promotion fabolous prayers graduated

lucky wonderful blessed appriciate

outstanding opportunity occasion successful

Alright guys, let us continue. Stay focus on the

material

MAIN ACTIVITY

1. To be able to apply the social function, structure of the text, and language
feature used in congratulating, you need to read your English textbook on page
23 and page 24.

“Are you ready to do the task? If your answer is yes, then you can go to the page
25 complete the provided table. Next, to enrich your knowledge, you can read
page 26 on BTP and also complete the vocabulary exercise on page 26 – 28 to
master the language features used in complementing”

Let’s get
strated!
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Task 1

When you have understood of what you have to do in this lesson, you just need to
complete the task passionately, patiently and persistently. Do your best and good luck!

Practice the following dialogues with your friends. Then answer the questions that
follows.
Situation 1

Justin had passed on his final semester test. In the way home, he meets Jessica, his friend.
She congratulates and compliments Justin.

Jessica : Hi Justin. How are you doing?

Justin : I am fine, thanks Jess

Jessica : It’s very nice to meet you here, Justin You look great today! I love your new hair
style.

Justin : Thanks, Jess You look great, too.

Jessica :Thanks, Justy. By the way, how was your test? Are you got the result?

Justin : Yes, I’ve got it. You know what? I have passed for the final test. I’m so happy right
now.

Jessica : That’s great. Congratulations! How’s the score?

Justin : Thanks God. I got the highest score for the test.

Jessica : Wow, that’s amazing. I know you are very smart, Justy. Well done!

Justin : Thanks for your compliment, Jess. You are so kind.

Jessica : Never mind. It’s my pleasure.

Situation2

Clay has won the national novel writing competition. The next day, Tony and Shery come to
his house to congratulate him
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Shery : Is it true? That the newspaper’s headline said?

Clay : What news?

Tony : The news about you winning the national novel writing competition. Is it really
you?

Clay : Yeah. It is me

Shery : Congratulations! We’re happy for you

Clay : Thanks a lot guys.

Tony : It’s a terrific job!

Clay : Oh, no, I guess it’s just my luck.

Answer the questions based on the dialogues above!

1) What good news about Justin does Jessica know?

2) What does Jessica say to Justin related to the news?
3) What do the expressions mean?
4) What is Jessica’s purpose of saying that to Justin?
5) How does Justin respond to what Jessica says?
6) When do you think you will say “congratulations” to other people?
7) What does the news paper’s headline said to Shery and Tony?
8) What does Shery and Tony say to Clay related to the newspaper’s headline?
9) How does Clay respond to his friends?
10) Underline which expression show congratulating!

When you have understood the previous material, you can use it

to continue to the next task. Enjoy!

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In this following section, you will learn more about congratulating.

Have fun!

Ways to say it .....

Congratulating Responding

Congratulations It’s very good of you to say so.

Congratulations on your succeeds How nice of you to say so.

Happy Birthday / Happy Anniversary Thank you very much for

saying so

I’d be the first to congratulate you on. I’m glad you think so.

Let me congratulate you Oh, it’s nothing special

actually.

Pretty Good Oh, I have a lot to learn yet.

I’d like to congratulate you on … Thank you.

Please accept my warmest Oh, not really.

congratulations.

May I congratulate you on … Oh, nothing to it, actually.

It was great to hear about … Oh, thanks.

Well done / Fantastic It’s very nice of you

After reading the table above, what is your opinion about the way of
Indonesians congratulating others? Compare your answer with your friends’!
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Task 2

Complete the following dialogues with the expressions of congratulating and

the responses

a. Adi : Good morning Uncle Bob. My parents say that you are getting
married. Is that true?
Bob : Yeah....
Adi : Geez, ________________________. Who’s the lucky woman?
Bob : Carol, a classmate in senior high.
Adi : Well, I _________________________________
Bob : thanks! But don’t just wish me the best. You have to come to the
wedding party.
Adi : When is the big day?
Bob : The 13th next month. I will send you an invitation. Please do come!
Adi : Sure thing! _____________________________
Bob : I can see you are! Thanks again.
b. Jack : Hi, Hanah. Long time no see you. How’s life?
Hanah : Oh, hi Jack! I’m great as always. What about you?
Jack : Yeah....here I am. Just like what you see. I’m always be wonderful
Anyway, ________________________ I’m proud of you. I heard you
passed the English test. This is a gift for you.
Hannah : ________________________, Jack. But will you come to the party
tonight?
Jack : ________________________. I have to accompany my mom to her
doctor.
Hanah : That’s alright. Anyway thanks for the gift.
Jack : ________________________. Have a good time.
Hanah : Thanks, Jack!

Well, that is the way of using expression of congratulating. I

hope you have understood about the way to congratulate
people ant the responses. Now, based on your understanding,.
let’s move to the next acyivity.
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 Task 3
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Read the following cards and answer the question!

1
2

a. What are the function of the cards above?

b. The cards have the same structure. Mention them!

After completing the exercise above, compare your work with your friend’s. How is
the result? Is there any differences?

Sentence Structure

To make a wish, you can use :

 May
i.e.g: - May God bless you always.

- May you have a wonderful year!

- May you two live happily ever after!

 Wish
i.e.g: - I wish you all the best in your new job

- We wish you a Happy New Year!

In congratulating people, we usually add our wishes too.

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Task 4

Complete the sentences with the appropriate words in the box.

much success wish a good promotion good luck fabolous

1) I …………… you a Happy Birthday!

2) We wish you …........... in your job.
3) My staffs wished me ……………. In new job
4) I heard you have graduated from college. I wish you ……………
5) I wish you an outstanding and …………………… birthday ever.

Task 5

Read the following situation and then, make a congratulation card. You can
choose one of the situations. Make sure you are familiar with the structure of
the card.

1. Your aunt and uncle have just moved to their new house. The house has a they
can enjoy gardening on weekends.
2. Your immediate neighbor, who has been married for 10 years, has got a cute
baby girl.
3. Your big brother has successfully quitted his smoking habit. He feels healthier
and more energetic now. He is also happy because now he can save money
that he used to spend cigarettes.

Well, did you enjoy the

material so far? Go on
please to the next
expression and stay
focus
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Complimenting

BRAIN STORMING

a. Look at the picture below and answer the question.

1. What does the picture tell you about?

2. Why do you think the situation in the picture happen?
3. Have you ever done like the people do in the picture?
4. When did you do that?
5. Why did you think you should do that?

Develop your knowledge about why people compliment others and how
they do that by exploring the internet.
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How was your answer? You may discuss with your friends to
compare your work!

After understanding how to congratulate people, you are now

studying the expression of complementing someone. Before you
continue this UKBM, please read your text book on page 33 and
page 34 about complementing someone.

Now, listen and repeat the sentences.

What a wonderful
dress!

You look fabulous!

How amazing the
scenery is!

I like your new

What a cozy room!
hairdo!

Your purse
How beautiful you
matches your
are!
dress!

What a charming
bracelet!

You guys have practiced it well. Let’s move to the main activity.
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MAIN ACTIVITY

Task 1

Read the following dialogue carefully. Pay attention to the complimenting

expressions and the responses. And then answer the question.

Cindy : Hi, Zach! How was the martial art competition?

Zach : Thanks God, I did it! Luckily I succeeded to win the first place.

Cindy : Wow! That’s a great job, Zach! Congratulation on your success!

Zach : It’s a kind of you for saying so, Cindy. So how about you and your
team for cheerleader competition?

Cindy : Unfortunately, my team and I didn’t win the competition. We only got
the third place but we were happy since we had won over many other
teams and gone that far in the competition.

Zach : What a great team! Don’t give up. Your team did it very well. I
congratulate you on your great success. You and your team had
defeated many other teams.

Cindy : Thank you very much, Zach. We will have to practice more and more
to be the first winner.

Zach : Cool! Let’s fight for the next competition.

1. What competition did Zachary take part in?

2. How was the result?
3. Did Cindy give a compliment to Zach?
4. Why did she think she should say so?
5. Underline the expression that shows giving compliment!

Alright guys, keep on going and have fun!

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How to compliment someone

Complimenting Responses

Oh, what an adorable face! Thank you

What a nice apartment!
May I say how elegant you look
What a lovely necklace!
You have beautiful house
Well done / Fantastic / Magnificient
What a genius student!
Thanks very much
It’s very nice of you saying so
Really? I’m not sure about it actually
Do you really think so?
Thanks a lot for your appreciation
You’ve made my day!

Grammar Flash

Many compliments can be created by following one of these formulas:

1. Your + Noun Phrase + is/looks + (really) + Adjective
i.e.:
- Your dress is really elegant.
- Your hair looks great!
2. I + (really) + like/love + Noun Phrase
i.e.:
- I really like your earrings.
- I love this vegetable soup!
3. This/That + is + (really) + Adjective + Noun Phrase
i.e.:
- This is a really nice painting.
- That’s an awesome car.
4. What a/an + Adjective + Noun Phrase
i.e.:
- What a lovely apartment!
- What a cute puppy!
5. How + Adjective + Subject + to be
i.e.:
- How beautiful you are
- How wonderful the performance is

The first rule about giving a compliment is that whatever you say should
be honest and sincere.
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Task 2

Write the expressions of compliment and the responses for the following
situation. Number one has done for you.

No Situation Compliment Response

1. Your friend is What a lovely voice you Do you really think

singing beautifully have so?

2. Jean is very
dressed up and
looks very nice

3. A friend is showing
a photograph of his
new house

4. Your sister has a

beautiful baby
daughter

5. You admire your

neighbor’s garden

6. Your team’s project

is successful

7. A friend has
rescued someone
from a house fire

8. Your brother made

a picture of you
using pencil

Well guys, are you still enjoying the material? If yes, go on please ………
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Task 3

Make a compliment based on the pictures below.

1. ………………………………………. 2. ……………………………………….

3. ………………………………………. 4. ……………………………………….

5. ……………………………………….. 6. ……………………………………….
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7. ……………………………………….. 8. ……………………………………….

You’ve done great! Now, be ready for the evaluation.

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EVALUATION
You have to choose the best answer to each question from the alternatives given.

1. The following sentence are expression of congratulation, except ............

a. I congratulate you on your success!
b. It was great to hear about your achievement at the tournament!
c. You did it! Very nice work
d. Oh, how poor you are
e. Look what you’ve done! That's great, bro!
2. Look at the picture and choose the best wish …………...

a. Congratulation on your sickness!

b. Have a great school day my friend
c. Have a nice trip!
d. Congratulation on your graduation. I happy for you
e. What a wonderful birthday
3. Tommy : I won the competition yesterday
Daniel : Really? That's very great. Please accept my warmest congratulations
Tommy : ............................................
Daniel : You are welcome
a. Thanks for saying so c. Oh, don’t mention it e. Well done, babe
b. I hope you say so d. That’s very great
c. Oh, don't mention it
4. Diana : How was your work?
Camila : I have finished my first novel
Diana : Wow .............................................
Camila : It’s very nice of you
a. Well done! You did it c. I hope it’s fine e. I can’t believe it
b. Thank you d. Oh my God!
c. I hope it's fine
5. Luke : Congratulation on your achievement, Dave!
Dave : .........................................
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a. Excellent c. How nice of you to say so e. Nice job, anyway

b. Good for you d. It’s unbelieveable
6. Situation : 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. Congratulation, Siti e. Don’t mention it
b. Congratulate to Siti d. Thanks, I will do my best
7. Dayu : Who won the football match yesterday?
Lukman : Our team did. We won two to one
Dayu : Well done. _________________________
Lukman : Thank you
a. I’m glad to hear that c. I’m sorry e. That’s too bad
b. That’s too bad d. You’re welcome

Dear Hana,
Congratulation on your success on the college entrance exam. May today success be just the
beginning of your long life achievement and happiness. Remember the challenge is waiting for you
in the college. Nevertheless, I believe that you can handle it well. Good luck!

Your best friend,

Fitri
8. The purpose of the text above is ....
a. To persuade someone c. To doubt someone e. To invite someone
b. To entertain someone d. To congratulate someone
9. What has Hana done?
a. Won the contest d. Graduated from school
b. Passed the college entrance exam e. Having a new family
c. Invited Fitri to his celebration day

Happy Mother's Day

Your smile brightens each day just as the morning rays
shines on the hills and it’s with doubt that this gives us the
courage to face the new day with joy.
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10.To whom the card is sent?

a. Mother b. Father c. Grandmother d. Grandfather e. Aunt

11."... with doubt that this gives us ..." The underlined word has similar meaning to ....
a. Belief b. Uncertainty c. Selfish d. Wealthy e. Ignorant

CONGRATULATION!

Congratulation 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.

- The class of X 2 -

12. What do the students of X 2 say to complement their friend?

a. It was a tough competition
b. Winning the speech contest this year
c. We knew you would make it
d. We are so proud of you
e. We wish you the best always
13. "We are so proud of you." The underlined word refers to ........................
a. Roni c. The competition e. Teachers
b. The badminton team d. The class of X 2
14. "We wish you the best always." The underlined word has the same meaning with ....
a. Hope b. Hoop c. Wash d. Watch e. Talk

Congratulation!
We are happy for the arrival of your new family member. Wish you and
your family all the best. May the happiness always with the beautiful baby,
Aninda and her family. Hope she will be a nice girl in the future.

15.What is the writer's hope for the baby?

a. Being a smart guy c. Being a rich person e. Being a hopeless one
b. Being a nice one d. Being a success girl
16. "We are happy for the arrival of your baby..." What is the antonym of the underlined word?
a. Birth b. Death c. Growth d. Departure e. Sick
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Dear Andy,

When your name is called as the best student please step

forward-for high five! You are the best. Congratulations!

Uncle John

17. From the text we know that Andy ....

a. Get a medal for the best student d. Got five for his test
b. Is the best student at school e. Got his first place in tournament
c. Graduates from high school
18. Terry : Andy, It’s supercool! I think you’re the best one
Andy : ....................................
a. Of course c. I’m sorry e. You’re kidding me
b. Nevermind d. Thank you
19. Which of the following sentence is a compliment?
a. I'm sorry to hear that c. Nice dress! It suits you e. Sorry for your loss
b. Congratulations! d. It’s unbeleiveable
20. A: ...........................................
B: Thanks! I made it myself!
A: Teach me how to make one someday, ok?
B: Ok!
The correct sentence to fill in the blank is...
a. Nice dress! c. I’d like a cup of tea please e. I hope you like it
b. No, thanks d. Is that yours?
21. You met your friend at school with a new haircut. The correct sentence to compliment her
is…………..
a. Nice shoes! Where did you buy them?
b. Your hair looks awful. Try to use another shampoo
c. I love your bag. How much is it?
d. Your hair looks so cute!
e. Look! That dress suits you very much!
22. The following sentences are compliments, except...
a. You look gorgeous! c. I like your outfit! e. How beautiful you are!
b. I have a new phone d. You look amazing!
23. Alan : Did you know ? Jack got 10 for his English.
Bill : Wow ! ......................
a. I’m sorry to hear that. c. Yes, he is e. It’s horrible
b. How are you ? d. How intelligent
c. Yes, he is.
d. How intelligent.
24. Anna : Are you doing your homework tommorow ?
Nisa : No, I’m not. I did it two days ago.
Anna : Really ? .......................
a. How nice it is. c. How lazy you are! e. I doubt you did it
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b. How quickly you did it ! d. I can’t believe that at all

25.A compliment is...
a. To describe an object c. To praise others e. To comfort others
b. To tell a sequence of events d. To entertain others

Well, this is the end of congratulating and

complementing material. To check your
understanding, go ahead to the closing
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CLOSING
Is it so far so
good?

Well, after you have finished learning the material and doing all the
exercises, let’s check your understanding about the material by completing
the following table.

No Question YES NO
1. Do you understand the material about congratulating and
complementing?
2. Can you mention the social function of congratulating and
complementing?
3. Can you mention the sentence structure of congratulating and
complementing?
4. Can you mention the language features used in congratulating and
complementing?
5. Can you use the expression of congratulating and complementing?

When there is a “NO” answer in the table above, then you may
study the material about asking and giving personal information
again. You may ask your teacher or your friends to help you
understand the material. Never give up on learning the
material! And when all of your answer are “YES”, move to the
next one.

Let’s measure yourself with number 0 –

100%, what is your percentage in
understanding the material?
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 What have you got from this lesson?

 What makes you so sure you can
identify and analyzed the social
function, sentence structure and
language feature about congratulating
and complimenting
 Can you experience something in this
lesson?
 How can you apply this material into
your daily life?

Write your answer in the following space!

In order to check your understanding about the material of

congratulating and complementing in this UKBM, your
teacher is going to complete the following table based on your
answer to his/her question. So, do your best!
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No Questions YES NO
1. The student understands the way of how to congratulate to other
people
2. The student understands the way of how to compliment to other
people
3. The student is able to mention the social function of congratulating
and complimenting
4. The student is able to mention the sentence structure used in
congratulating and complimenting
5. The student is able to mention the language features used in
congratulating and complimenting
6. The student is able to understand the difference of congratulating and
complimenting
7. The student is able to use the expressions of congratulating
8. The student is able to use the expressions of complimenting
9. The student is able to create a phrase expressing congratulation
10. The students is able to create a phrase expressing compliment

This is the end of this UKBM

about congratulating and
complimenting. You may ask your
teacher to give you a formative
test before continue to the next
UKBM. Good Luck!

“Your time is limited. So don’t waste it living someone else’s life”

- Steve Jobs -
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