Asking for and giving

certainty

Expressing and
responding to doubt

for Junior High Students

Grade IX Semester 1
 VOCABULARY
&
PRONUNCIATION
 List of Vocabulary and its
Pronunciation

Words Pronuncia Meaning

tion
Sure /r/ Yakin/ tentu
Think /k/ Pikir
Certain /s.tn/ Yakin
Serious /s.ri.s/ Serius/
yakin
Definitely /def..nt.li/ Tentu saja
Absolutel /b.s Pasti
y lut.li/
 List of Vocabulary and its
Pronunciation

Words Pronunciat Meaning

ion
Doubt /dat/ Ragu
Decide /dsad/ Menentukan
Afraid /fred/ Takut
Worry /wr.i/ Khawatir
Fine /fan/ Baik
 List of Vocabulary and its
Pronunciation

Words Pronunciat Meaning

ion
Promise /prm.s/ Janji
Another /n.r/ Yang lain
Earlier /.lir/ Lebih dulu
Rain /ren/ Hujan
Result /rzlt/ Hasil
Vocabulary in Sentences

Im sure it will rain soon.

Dont worry with your

test result.

I cant decide the best

dress for tonight.
 Gambits

Sure Definitely

Absolutely Certainly

Seriously Fine
 Practice
Students, please listen to
the pronunciation of the
words from digital
dictionary and try to imitate
them.
 Small Quiz

Students, please say the

word when I call your
name.
GRAMMAR
 Asking for Certainty

Aux+subject+sure/certain?

E.g.: Are you sure?

Yes, subject + aux

E.g.: Yes, I am.

 Responding to Doubt

(In the form of sentence)

Subject +have+verb +
complement

E.g.: You have worked hard.

 Exercise
Fill the words in the Blank!

1.Tony : . . . you sure?

Randy : Yes, I . . .

2.Dont . . . , you will be okay.

3.Do you . . . I can pass the

test?
 Exercise
3. Sally : Are you . . . not to
go with me?

Ruby : Yes, Im . . .

4. Patrick : Im . . . I will ruin

everything.

Linda : Everything . . . going to

be okay.
EXPRESSION
 Asking for and Giving
Certainty

ASKING FOR CERTAINTY GIVING CERTAINTY

Are you sure? I am sure/certain/positive.

Are you certain? Definitely.

Really? Absolutely.

Do you think so? Positively.

You are sure, arent you? Of course.

Are you positive? Its true.

Im absolutely sure.

I have no doubt about it.

 Practice
Students please
listen and imitate the
expressions
 INTONATION
Read aloud this following conversation.

Suzy : Are you sure not to go to

Anns birthday party,
Patrice?
Patrice : Yes, Im sure.

I have a promise earlier.

 INTONATION
Johnny : Do you think thats the
right answer?
Tiara : Of course.
There will not be another.
 CONVERSATION
Jalal : What do you think we should give Arni
as her birthday present?
Rusli : A doll, I think
Jalal : Are you sure?
Rusli : Yes, certainly. As far as I know, she
likes doll.
Jalal : Well, it is possible I suppose, but I
doubt it.
Rusli : So, what do you think?
Jalal : Why dont we buy her a wristwatch?
Rusli : I dont think so. Its too expensive.
 CONVERSATION
Jalal : You are right, but we can collect the
money.
Rusli : Still, I doubt it. Im broke now. I dont
think I can get enough money within
this week.
Jalal : Well, doubt isnt going to do anything.
I can lend you the money if you want.
Rusli : Really?
Jalal : Certainly.
Rusli : Thank you very much.
Jalal : Dont mention it.
 Question
1. What does Rusli suggest to buy for
Arnis birthday present?
2. Why does Rusli doubt that he cant
afford to collect the money?
3. What will Rusli and Jalal buy for
Arnis birthday present?
4. You are right, but we can collect the
money. What does the underlined
word refer to?
 Practice

Students, please come forward with

your partner and read the above
conversation.
 Fun Activity!
1. Students, make a big circle please.
2. Then, lets start the game!
3. Be the first to start it! Ask for certainty to your
friend next to you.
4. Your friends should give the certainty.
5. If you are the second, do the same thing as the
first student.
6. The game will finish if all students in the circle
finish asking for and giving certainty.
 Small Quiz
Make a dialogue in pairs using expressions of asking and
giving certainty. Then, perform it in front of the class.

Choose one of these following themes:

1.Your friend invites you to his/her birthday party. You

have to tell him/her whether you can come or not to
his/her birthday party.

2.Your English teacher will give an examination next

week.

3.Your brother won an English speech contest.

 SHOWING DOUBT RESPONDING DOUBT

Im not sure. Dont worry.

Im doubt. Take it easy.

Well, I dont know. Youll be fine.

Im afraid I cant. Come on.

I dont know. No worries mate.

I cant decide.
 Practice

Students please listen and imitate the

expressions.
 INTONATION
A : Im afraid I cant do this
performance well.
B : Dont worry.
You have practice a lot, right?
A : But Im so nervous.
B : Youll be fine,
just take a deep breath.
A : Ok, thanks.
 CONVERSATION
Selena : Hi Tara!
Tara : Hi Selena.
Selena : Where are you going?
Tara : Im going to the library.
Selena : Do you want to study for the
test tomorrow?
Tara : Yes, how about you? Have
you studied?
Selena : Yes, but Im not sure.
 CONVERSATION
Tara : Why?
Selena : Theres something that I dont
understand. How if we study
together?
Tara : Well, I dont know, I think you
are smarter than me.
Selena : Oh come on! Im just the same
with you.
Tara : Ok then. Lets go.
Selena : Lets go.
 Question

1.Where is Tara going to?

2.Whats Tara want to do there?
3.Did Selena study for the test?
4.Why is Selena still doubt?
5.Are they finally studying together?
 Practice

Students, please come forward

with your partner and read the
above conversation
 FUN ACTIVITIES!
1. Students, make a big circle please.

2. Then, lets start the game!

3. Be the first to start it! Express your doubt to your

friend next to you.

4. Your friends should response your doubt.

5. If you are the second, do the same thing as the

first student.

6. The game will finish if all students in the circle

finish expressing and responding to doubt.
 Small Quiz
Make a dialogue in pair using expressions of showing and
responding doubt. Then, perform it in front of the class.

Choose one of these following themes:

1.You doubt that you can win the singing contest.

2.Your friend doubts that he can pass the final

examination.

3.You doubt that you can your homework before the

deadline.