The Expression of Attention

The Expression of Attention

Tri Andar Nila, S.Pd

The Expression of Attention

Attention is the process that a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others. Attention is a general interest that leads people want to know more. There are two kinds of attention expressions, namely asking for attention and showing attention.

1.      Asking for Attention

• Some expression asking for attention that used as follows.

• 1)      Excuse me!

  2)      May I have your attention, please?

  3)      Look at me!

  4)      Hey!

  5)      Sorry to trouble you.

  6)      Sorry to bother you.

  7)      Attention, please!

Multiple Choice

Mr. Iqbal : Hello students, Can I have your attention, please!

Students : Yes, sir.

The underlined word is …

• Expressing satisfaction

• Asking attention

• Giving attention

• Declining attention

2.      Showing attention

• Showing attention expression is the expression that used for giving act of directing one’s thought.

• 1)      Oh, I see.

  2)      Well ….

  3)      Tell me more.

  4)      Really?

  5)      What’s next?

  6)      Is that all?

  7)      Wow….

  
  

Multiple Choice

Lukman: A terrible thing happened to me yesterday. My mom was very angry to me.

Ikhsan: Oh my God. Why?

Lukman: I lost my motorcycle when I parked it in front of the bookstore.

Ikhsan: Oh No !! ____________.

The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …

• It sound nice

• Buy a new one

• I am really happy to hear that

• I’m sorry to hear that.

Thank you

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