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Expression Certainty and Uncertainty (Ekspresi Kepastian dan Ketidakpastian)

Pengertian dari certainty dan uncertainty

Asking Certainty digunakan untuk menanyakan kepastian tentang suatu hal.
Expressing Certainty digunakan untuk menyatakan kepastian tentang suatu hal.
Expressing Uncertainty digunakan untuk menyatakan ketidakpastian tentang suatu hal.

Study the following dialog.

Bob : Hi, leo. How are you?
Leo : Fine, and you?
Bob : So do I, thank you. By the way could I borrow your MP3 player? I want to hear play the music that I just download, I do not have the MP3 player.
Leo : Sure, there is the MP3 player on the table next to the tape and do you know how to use it?
Bob : Yes, I do.
Leo : Are you sure that you can function it? If not I will tell you how to use it.
Bob : Yes, I am definitely sure I have ever use it at my friend’s and thank for your help!
Leo : And how about the flash disk? Are you sure that the flash disk is Ok?
Bob : I am not sure, but at least there is a MP3 player to try it?
Leo :OK. Then, you may bring the MP3 and enjoy your time!
Bob : Thank, Leo for lending the MP3 player.
Leo : Don’t mention it.

Below are some examples of sentences that can be used in asking and expressing a certainty or uncertainty.

 Asking certainty ( menanyakan Kepastian)
• Are you sure that…? = Apakah kamu yakin bahwa
• Are sure about……? = Apakah kamu yakin tentang
• Do you think that…? = Apakah kamu berpikir bahwa ...
• How do you so sure.? = Bagaimana kamu begitu yakin bahwa

 Respond or express certainty
• I am definitely sure = Saya sangat yakin
• Of course = Tentu saja
• Sure, I am certain = Tentu, saya yakin
• I have no doubt about it = Saya tidak ragu tentang ...

 Giving Uncertainty
• I am not sure = Saya tidak yakin
• I am not certain of it = Saya tidak yakin tentang hal itu
• I doubt of it = Saya meragukannya
• I afraid that it is wrong = Saya takut bahwa hal tersebut salah
• Sorry, I am not sure about it = Maaf, saya tidak yakin tentang hal itu

Exercise
Choose the best answer!

1. Johan : Hi, Yudi, the weather is cloudy. Do you think it will rain soon?
Yudi : I think so, I am ... It will rain soon.
a. sure
b. not sure
c. certainty
d. doubtful
Jawaban : A

2. Mr. James : If I don't have certificate showing ownership of property for
guarantee, will the bank lend me some money?
Mr. Chang : I can't say that for sure.
The underlined expression is used to express ....
a. disappointment
b. disagreement
c. uncertainty
d. dislike
Jawaban : B

3. Luna : What do you think about Titi? Will she come tonight?
Maya : I don't think she will come.
From the dialogue above, we know that...
a. Maya feels sure that Titi will come.
b. Maya feels uncertain taht Titi will come.
c. Maya doesn't like Titi.
d. Maya tries to think about Titi.
Jawaban : B

4. Andi : Is this your ruler, Toha?
Toha : No, it isn't. That one is mine.
Andi : May I borrow it?
Toha : ......
Andi : Thanks.
a. No, thanks
b. No, way
c. I am not sure
d. Certainly. Here you are.
Jawaban : D

5. Susan : Oh, I have lost my pen. May I borrow yours, John?
John : .....Here you are.
a. You are welcome
b. I am sorry.
c. Thank you.
d. Yes, certainly.
Jawaban : D

6. Dedy : Are you sure that she will come to my party tonight?
Mizwar : I'm sure about that.
The underlined sentence is used to express ......
a. certainty
b. uncertainty
c. disagreement
d. suggestion
Jawaban : A

7. Mrs. Diah : Can Dewi operate the computer?
Nelly : May be she can, but ...., I have never seen operate it.
a. I'm afraid she can
b. I'm surprised to know what ....
c. I doubt it
d. I'm sure about it
Jawaban : B

8. Miss Dina : Do you think that the headmaster will be here at 7.30
tomorrow morning?
Miss Ati : ....he will. He always gets here before seven.
a. I doubt
b. I'm sure
c. I'm afraid
d. I can't stay
Jawaban : B

9. Bobby : I'm sure Fredy has forgotten to come here.
Herman : ....he always keeps his promises. I know him well.
a. I doubt
b. I'm sure
c. I'm sorry
d. I agree with you
Jawaban : A

10. Your friend : Will you come to my house?
You : .....
a. Certainly
b. No, I'm not
. c. No, I won't
d. Yes, I do
Jawaban : A