Congratulation
and Compliment
Suari Febriana, S.Pd
“Anisa, you are so wonderful on the
stage. Congratulations! You deserve
it!”
Reva, you look handsome with your clothes!
Table of contents.
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Definition Expression Responding
04 | Example 05 | Question
Definition
Congratulation is an expression that describes that we are
happy with the achievements of others.
Compliment is an expression used to praise or appreciate
someone.
The sentences of congratulation and compliment need to be
said with a joyful expression.
Congratulation merupakan sebuah ekspresi yang
menggambarkan bahwa kita senang dengan pencapaian orang
lain.
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Compliment ialah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk memuji atau
Expression
Congratulation Compliment
Congrats! (Selamat!) Excellent! You really did it well. (Bagus sekali!
You did it! Congratulation! (Anda berhasil! Kamu benar-benar melakukannya dengan baik)
Selamat!) That’s nice! I really like it. (Itu bagus! Saya
Good job! (Kerja bagus!) sangat menyukainya)
Well, congratulations! (Baiklah, selamat!) It was great. (Itu bagus sekali)
Nice work! (Kerja bagus!) Well done! (Bagus sekali!)
I’m so happy for you! (Saya sangat senang
Wow! Awesome! (Wow! Luar biasa!)
untuk Anda!)
Good job! (Kerja bagus!)
Did you hear the good news? (Apakah Anda
Wonderful (Luar biasa)
mendengar kabar baik?)
Have you heard the latest? (Apakah Anda
You look fabulous today. (Kamu tampak luar
sudah mendengar kabar terbaru?) biasa hari ini)
You deserved it. (Anda pantas What a clever student you are! (sungguh murid
mendapatkannya.) yang cerdas kamu)
Congratulation for the new position (Selamat What expensive cars you have! (sungguh
atas jabatan barunya) mahal-mahal mobil yang kamu punya)
Congratulation for being the new manager How big your house! (betapa besarnya
(Selamat karena telah menjadi manager rumahmu!)
baru) You look handsome with your clothes! (kamu
Congratulation for winning the competition
terlihat ganteng dengan pakaianmu)
(Selamat karena telah memenangi kompetisi)
Congratulation for passing the exam
Responding
Congratulation Compliment
Thanks! (Terima kasih!) Thank you. (Terima kasih.)
Thank you! (Terima kasih!) You’ve made my day. (Kamu telah
That’s very nice of you! (Anda sangat baik!)
membuat hariku menyenangkan.)
I appreciate your kind words! (Saya menghargai
kata-kata baik Anda!)
Do you really think so? (Apa kamu
Your words mean a lot to me. (Kata-kata Anda benar-benar berpikir begitu?)
sangat berarti bagi saya.) It’s kind of you to say that. (Kamu baik
This one is for you all! (Ini untuk Anda semua!)
sekali mengatakan itu.)
Thank you! I wouldn’t be here without you.
Thanks. I need that. (Terima kasih. Aku
(Terima kasih! Saya tidak akan berada di sini
tanpa Anda.) butuh itu.)
Thanks for all of your support all this time! Well, that sure boosts my confidence.
(Terima kasih atas semua dukungan Anda (Wah, itu benar-benar meningkatkan
selama ini!)
rasa percaya diriku.)
Your support made this happen. (Dukungan
Anda membuat ini terjadi.)
You look great too! (Kamu juga tampak
I’m forever grateful for that! (Saya sangat hebat!)
berterima kasih untuk itu!) Hey, you do know how to make me
Thanks. I hope so too (terima kasih. Saya harap
happy. (Hei, kamu tahu cara
kamu juga)
It’s very good of you to say so (menyenangkan membuatku bahagia.)
kamu berkata seperti itu)
Example
After a long struggle and hard work, Alif is finally appointed as
the director of a national company where he works. Many of his
friends who work at the same company congratulate him.
Samuel : Alif, congratulations. You deserved it, Man.
Alif : Thank you very much. This is because you always help
me.
Sinta : I am very happy for you, Alif. Now, that you are the
director of the company, I believe the company will develop
even faster.
Alif : (replies with a happy tone) Thank you. I cannot forget 7
your collaboration with me, and I will still need your help.
Example
After a long struggle and hard work, Alif is finally appointed as
the director of a national company where he works. Many of his
friends who work at the same company congratulate him.
Samuel : Alif, congratulations. You deserved it, Man.
Alif : Thank you very much. This is because you always help
me.
Sinta : I am very happy for you, Alif. Now, that you are the
director of the company, I believe the company will develop
even faster.
Alif : (replies with a happy tone) Thank you. I cannot forget
your collaboration with me, and I will still need your help. 8
Questions
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1. Mario : Are you free for dinner tonight? It’s time
to celebrate.
Poppy : Celebrate? What are we celebrating? Oh!
Did you get the promotion?
Mario : Yes! Today’s the big day I’ve been waiting
for. I’m now the Marketing Manager!
Poppy : ..................
A. Well, that’s awful.
B. Have you heard it?
C. Delicious dinner!
D. Good job! I’m so proud of you!
E. Poor you.
2. Adit : I heard you won the biology
competition. Is that true?
Rizva : Yes, I was the runner up. I
won the second prize.
Adit : ...................
Rizva : Thanks. You’ve made my day.
A. I wish I were the runner up.
B. Excellent! You really did well!
C. You looked beautiful yesterday.
D. You know, biology is so easy.
E. Poor you.
3. Aldi : Jamal, don’t tell me that new
Kawasaki Ninja you were riding this
morning is yours.
Jamal : Yup, I figured it was about time I
got a new motorcycle. I have saved
enough for that.
Aldi : Well, good for you! .........
A. It must be expensive.
B. You deserve it!
C. Can you give me a ride?
D. It’s super motorcycle, right?
E. Poor you.
4. Faisal : What a nice house you have
here.
Anita : Thank you. My father designed
this.
Faisal : Really? Wow! Your father is
awesome!
Anita : .................
A. My father can also design your house.
B. It is the nicest house in town indeed.
C. Thanks. Yours is even nicer.
D. You’re welcome.
E. Poor you.
5. Dimas : Hi Rafli. I hear you got a new
job.
.................
Rafli : Isn’t it great? But they want me to
start this Monday. That’s too soon.
Dimas : That is a little odd. Usually
they give
A. So, when do you start?
you two weeks preparations.
B. I do want that job!
C. Congratulations!
D. That’s so bad.
E. Poor you.
6. Reva : I hope you don’t
mind, but I just had
to say .....
Tiara : Thank you. That’s
kind of you to say
A. how elegant you look today.
so.
B. what elegant you look today.
C. why do you look elegant today?
D. do you feel elegant today?
E. Poor you.
7. To congratulate someone
who passes from English
test, we can say ….
A. Congratulations.
B. You are smart.
C. Marvelous.
D. Good job.
E. Good bye.
8. 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. Nice talking to you.
9. The following sentences
are expression of
congratulating, except ...
A. Please accept my warm
congratulation.
B. I congratulate you on your
success.
C. I’m sorry to hear that.
D. Congratulations!
E. Well done, congratulations for you.
10. What is a proper
respond when someone
compliments your looking?
A. I am actually not.
B. No, you’re lying!
C. Thanks, I appreciate that.
D. Really? I don’t think so.
E. Good to see you.
Thank you!
Have a nice day
