Asking and Offering Help

A. Pengertian Asking and Offering Help

Apa yang dimaksud dengan Asking and Offering Help?

 Asking Help adalah ungkapan dalam Bahasa Inggris yang digunakan

untuk meminta bantuan kepada orang lain.
 Offering Help adalah ungkapan yang digunakan untuk menawarkan
bantuan kepada orang lain dengan menggunakan kalimat Bahasa Inggris.

B. Penggunaan Asking and Offering Help

Jadi kapan kita akan mengunakan Asking and Offering Help dalam kehidupan sehari-
hari?

Berdasarkan pengertian di atas tentang Asking and Offering Help, maka dapat
disimpulkan kapan kita harus menggunakan ungkapan ini. Jawabnya adalah ketika kita
ingin meminta bantuan kepada orang lain dan ketika kita ingin menawarkan bantuan
kepada orang lain.

Penggunaan Ungkapan Asking and Offering Help dalam situasi Formal dan Informal

1. Asking help Formal

 Could you possibly help me?

 Could I possibly ask you to help me?
 Would you be willing to help me?
 Could you do me a favour, please?
 Could you help me for a second?
 I wonder if you could help me with this?
 I could do with some help, please.
 Could you spare a moment?
 I need some help, please.
 Could you give me a hand?
 Would you mind helping me out?
 Could you help me, please?
 I need some assistance, please.
 Would you help me?

2. Asking help Informal

 Can you help me, please?

 I can’t manage. Can you help?
 Give me a hand with this, will you?
 Lend me a hand with this, will you?
 Let me give you my hand.
 Can you give me a hand with this?
 Can I ask a favour?
 Can you help me?
 Help me, please.
 I really need you to help
 Do me a favour, please
 3. Offering help Formal

 Would you like some help?

 May I help you?
 May I offer my assistance?
 Could I help you?
 What can I do for you?
 What shall I do for you?
 I’ll be glad to help?

4. Offering help Informal

 Can I help you?

 Need any help?
 Do you need a hand?
 Can I give you a hand?
 Do you need any help?
 Can I do anything to help?
 Do you need any help?

5. Giving help Formal

 I’d like to help you.

 I’d be happy to help you.
 Sure. what can I do for you?
 Sure. I would be glad to help you

6. Giving help Informal

 I will do it for you.

 Let me help you.
 Yes, I can help you
 Yes, no problem.
 Yes. How can I help you?

C. Jenis Ungkapan Asking and Offering Help

1. Menggunakan modal Can

Asking for Help

 Can you help me?

 Can I use your dictionary?
 Can I borrow your ruler?
 Can you open the window?
 Can you take a book for me?

Offering Help

 Can I do for you?

 Can I help you?
 Can I get you something to drink?
 What can I do for you?
 How can I do for you?

Catatan:
Penggunaan W/H Question dapat diikutsertakan untuk membuat ungkapan Offering
Help
 2. Menggunakan modal May

Asking for Help

 May I ask something for you?

 May I go home early?
 May I borrow your bicycle?
 May I go to the movie?
 May I call you?

Offering Help

 May I help you?

 How may I help you?

3. Menggunakan Would/ Could

Asking for Help

 Could you help me?

 Could you show the best way?
 Would you mind bring my bag?
 Would you mind help my home work?

4. Menggunakan Let

Offering Help

 Let me help you?

 Let me open the door?

D. Responses / Tanggapan

1. Accepting / Menerima (Asking for help)

A: Would you like to open the door, please?

B: Certainly.

 Ok
 Sure
 Certainly
 No problem
 My pleasure
 It’s not a big deal
 Absolutely

Accepting / Menerima (Offering help)

A: Can I help you?

B: Yes, please.

 Yes, please
 Ok
 Certainly
 Thanks
 Thank you
  How kind of you! Thank you very much.
 That’s very good of you!
 That’s terribly kind, Thank you very much.
 Yes, please do.
 What a good idea!
 Yes, please.
 Thanks. That would be excellent.
 Yes.

2. Declining/ Menolak (Asking for help)

A: Can you help me to give this present for, James?

B: I’m afraid I can’t do it.

 Absolutely not
 Sorry, I can’t
 Sorry, I’m busy
 I’m afraid I can’t do it
 I am sorry, I can’t help you now
 Sorry, I am busy right now
 I wish I could help you but I have to do some important tasks.

Declining/ Menolak (Offering help)

A: Can I help you with those boxes?

B: No, Thanks. I can do it by my self.

 No, Thanks
 No, Thank you
 No, you don’t need to.
 Don’t bother yourself, thanks.
 No, thank you.
 That’s very kind, but I can manage myself.
 That’s very kind of you, but I don’t think it’s necessary.

E. Dialog Asking and Offering Help

Dialog Bahasa Inggris 2 Orang tentang Asking and Offering Help

Situation: Mrs Laura will prepare for dinner in the kitchen and her son “Jimmy” will help
her to do something. Let’s find out!

Jimmy : Hi mom…

Mrs Laura : Hi, sweety… have you finished your school homework?

Jimmy : Yes, mom. I’ve already done it.

Mrs Laura : Good boy… There is your milk in the refrigerator.

Jimmy : Okay, mom. I’ll take it. Mom…??

Mrs Laura : Yes, sweety. What’s going on?

Jimmy : What will you cook for our dinner?

Mrs Laura : I’ll cook your favourite food and some vegetables.

Jimmy : Do you need chilli and pepper?

Mrs Laura : Yes, of course. Thank you.

Jimmy : Let me take them for you.

Mrs Laura : Thanks, but pepper is here. Just give me chilli, please.

Jimmy : Okay. Here it is. Anything else, mom?

Mrs Laura : Can you help me to take some eggs?

Jimmy : That’s no problem. How many eggs do you need, mom?

Mrs Laura : Two eggs, please. They are in the cabinet.

Jimmy : I see. Here you are.

Mrs Laura : Thank you, sweety.

Jimmy : You are welcome, mom. Anything else?

Mrs Laura : Wait a minute. Can you come here?

Jimmy : Yes, mom.

Mrs Laura : Please make up these vegetables.

Jimmy : I like it. Someday I wanna be a chef like you do.

Mrs Laura : That’s a good idea. But, how about your father’s idea, because he wants you
to be an army.

Jimmy : I can be an army, but not on the battlefield.

Mrs Laura : What do you mean?

Jimmy : I will join the forces but my position will be in the kitchen. I’ll cook for
them.

Mrs Laura : Hahahaha… That’s so funny.

Jimmy : It’s done for the vegetables.

Mrs Laura : Wow…Nice.

Jimmy : See… I’m able to be a chef someday.

Mrs Laura : I’m sure about it, sweety.

Jimmy : Let me clean the dining table, mom.

Mrs Laura : How kind of you. Thanks a lot.

Jimmy : No problem mom.

Mrs Laura : The doorbell is ringing. That must be your father. Please open the door.
Nyonya Laura: Bel pintu berdering. Itu pasti ayahmu. Tolong bukakan
pintunya.
 Jimmy : I’m on my way.

Pembahasan Dialog

Offering Help

 Jimmy: Let me take them for you.

 Jimmy: Let me clean the dining table, mom.

Asking for Help

 Mrs Laura: … Just give me chilli, please.

 Mrs Laura: Can you help me to take some eggs?
 Mrs Laura: Please make up these vegetables.
 Mrs Laura: … Please open the door.

Accepting Offers

 Jimmy: Okay. Here it is.

 Jimmy: That’s no problem.
 Jimmy: I like it.
 Mrs Laura: How kind of you. Thanks a lot.
 Jimmy: I’m on my way.

Refusing Offers

 Mrs Laura: Thanks, but pepper is here.

Latihan Soal Asking and Offering Help

Part 1
1. Mark : Hello, Gina. Where have you been?
Gina : Hi, Mark. I just bought a few kilograms of apples in the market.
Mark : Do you need some help to carry the apples?
Gina : _______
The suitable respond to complete the dialogue is ….
A. I don’t know
B. Why?
C. Of course, that’s very kind of you
D. I will help you
E. Goodbye

2. Daniel: You look so busy. _______

Maria: No, thank you. I can handle them.
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ….
A. I will leave you alone
B. Would you like some help?
C. Do you want to help me?
D. Sure, I would like to
E. Yes, please

3. Smith : I heard there will be a concert tonight. Would you like to go with me?
Tom : I’m afraid I cannot.
Smith : Why? I think you really love the band.
 Tom : Yes, I do. But I have many works at home.
Smith : Let me help you, then.
Tom : ___________
Smith : Never mind. That’s what a friend should do.
What should Tom say?
A. I really appreciate your help
B. I don’t need your help
C. I am fine, thank you
D. I will go, too
E. Don’t worry

Complete the dialogue below (question 4 and 5)

Mandy : Good morning, Sir. Do you have a science book about animal anatomy?
Shopkeeper : Of course, dear. We have a book that you want. ______ (4) to show the shelf?
Mandy : I am fine, Sir. I can find by myself. I have other books to find, too.
Shopkeeper : ________(5). Take your time.
Mandy : Thank you, Sir.

4. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …..

A. I would like
B. Can you
C. Do not go
D. Would you like me
E. May I

5. What should the shopkeeper say?

A. I am busy
B. Sorry
C. Thank you
D. Will you go?
E. That’s okay

6. Jack : Sir, would you like me to close the window for you?
Mr Willson : Yes, please. It’s very cold inside.
The underlined sentence express:
A. Asking help
B. Offering help
C. Refusing something
D. Accepting an offer
E. Suggestion

7. Nina : Mom, do you need some help? You look so busy this morning.
Mother : Of course, dear.
Nina : I need another pair of hands to wash the dish.
The underlined sentence expresses ….
A. Accepting help
B. Offering help
C. Refusing help
D. Looking for something
E. Apologizing

8. Bill : James, will you join me to build a birdhouse?

James : Sure, _______. I am really excited.
Complete the dialogue above with right expression ….
 A. I don’t want to.
B. I am busy today
C. I will
D. I will not
E. I have to go

9. Bryan : Nagy, where are you?

Nagy : I’m in the house. What’s the matter?
Bryan : oh _____________ .
Nagy : I’d like to help you. For what?
Complete the dialogue above with suitable expression…
A. Would you like some help?
B. Sorry, I can’t help you
C. Could I possibly ask you to help me?
D. Let me help you
E. No, you don’t need to help

10. Romy : May I help you?

Deny : Hmmm. Don’t bother yourself, thanks.
The underlined sentence express…
A. Asking help
B. Giving help
C. Offering help
D. Refusing an offer
E. Accepting an offer

11. Elsa : Will you help me to build a snowman?

Olaf : Yes, of course. _____ .
Complete the dialogue above…
A. I won’t
B. I will
C. I will not
D. Will I?
E. Shall I?

Mr Iqbal : Jon, come here, please!

Andy : Yes, sir. I’m coming.
Mr Iqbal : (12) __________ the goods to the shop, please?
Andy : With pleasure, sir.
Mr Iqbal : Don’t forget to put into the correct case!
Andy : (13) ______, sir.
Mr Iqbal : Thanks.

12. The suitable expression is…

A. Can you bring
B. Can I bring
C. May I bring
D. Don’t bring
E. I would like to bring

13. The suitable expression is…

A. Sorry, I can’t
B. I wish I could help you
C. I’m busy
 D. I need some help
E. Don’t worry

14. Ronaldo : Sir, would you like me to close the window for you?
Mr. Adi : Yes, please. It’s very cold inside.
The underlined sentence express:
A. Asking help
B. Offering help
C. Refusing something
D. Accepting an offer
E. Suggestion

15. Ela : Mom, do you need some help? You look so busy this morning.
Mom : Of course, dear. I need another pair of hands to wash the dish.
The underlined sentence expresses …….
A. Accepting help
B. Offering help
C. Refusing help
D. Looking for something
E. Apologizing

16. Bob : Sony, will you give me that book?

Sony : Sure, ………
Complete the dialogue above with right expression ……….
A. I don’t want to.
B. I am busy today
C. I will
D. I will not
E. I have to go

17. Elsa : Will you help me to build a snowman?

Olaf : Yes, of course. ………
Complete the dialogue above ….
A. I won’t
B. I willl
C. I will not
D. Will I?
E. Shall I?

18. Romy : May I help you ?

Deny : Hmmm. Don’t bother yourself, thanks.
The underlined sentence express ….
A. Asking help
B. Giving help
C. Offering help
D. Refusing an offer
E. Accepting an offer

19. Andi : Do you need any help?

Bino : Yes, please. I can’t find my glasses.
 The underlined words express ……….
A. Preference
B. Accept help and assistance
C. Accept apology
D. Offer help and assistance
E. Make agreement

20. Marta : It’s very hot here ………..

Sinta : Sure. No problem
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. Could you close the door?
B. Would you mind if I turn on the fan?
C. Would you turn off the fan?
D. May I leave now?
E. Would you mind if I turn on the fan?

21. Tom : This question is so difficult to answer.

Jay : …………
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. Just don’t answer it.
B. Let’s stop studying and go playing.
C. Would you like a cup of coffee?
D. Let me help you work on it.
E. I can come to your house

22. Mike : Oh my God, I left my book at home.

Dave : …………
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. Shall I take it for you?
B. Just forget it.
C. Let me take you to school.
D. I’ll treat you chicken noodles.
E. Just buy it

23. Nick : Sir, I think I’m lost.

Jery : …………..
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. Let me help you carry your bag.
B. Can I help you? I know this place.
C. May I help you? I have a dog too.
D. Shall I clean your shoes?
E. Can you show me the way?

24. Steve : I don’t understand chemistry at all.

Banno : ………….
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. How about having dinner with me?
B. How about going to the beach?
 C. How about studying together with me?
D. How about calling the police?
E. How about going to cinema?

25. Jan : You look pale.

Jim : I’ve got a serious headache.
Jan : ………..
A. Let me take you to the restaurant.
B. What about a glass of avocado juice?
C. Let me take you to the hospital.
D. Would you like fried or steamed chicken?
E. Can you accompany me to the hospital?

26. Nata : I want to go shopping but I don’t have any vehicle.

Wana : ………..
A. Shall I take you to the hospital with my car?
B. Shall I take you to the school with my car?
C. Shall I take you to the market with my car?
D. Shall I take to the zoo with my car?
E. Can you buy me some apples?

27. May : Ah, these books are so heavy.

Eta : ……….
A. Let me help you throwing them away.
B. Let me help you sorting them.
C. Let me help you cleaning them.
D. Let me help you carrying them.
E. Let me help you opening them

28. Sam : My car won’t start.

Ana : ………
A. May I help you? I know about car.
B. May I help you? I know about construction.
C. May I help you? I know about electricity.
D. May I help you? I know about bicycle.
E. May I help you? I know about house.

29. Liz : I’m very thirsty.

May : ………..
A. Should I bring you a bottle of sauce?
B. Should I bring you a bowl of noodles?
C. Should I bring you a glass of orange juice?
D. Should I bring you a can of soup?
E. Should I bring you a plate of rice

30. Upa : I have a lot of things to do. I’m confused which one to do first.
Ipo : ………..
A. What can I do for you?
B. Where should we go?
 C. When can you do that?
D. How are you?
E. Who are you?

31. Tourist : Good morning. Would you mind telling me the way to ABC Hospital?
Someone : It is nearby. Can I give you a ride?
The underlined expression shows ….
A. the tourist offers some help
B. the tourist accepts some help
C. the tourist asks for help
D. Someone offers some help
E. Someone accept the help

32. Shopkeeper: May I help you?

A customer: No, thank you ….
The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….
A. I am just browsing
B. I’d like to buy a bouquet of flowers
C. that would be great
D. I am very happy
E. I am fine

33. A : Ehm, ….
B : I don’t know. It depends on what you ask.
The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….
A. Help me move this bag
B. Would you mind helping me out?
C. Let me help you
D. Can I help you?
E. I can help you making this note.

34. A : Can you lend me a hand?

B : Sure, ….
A : Help me gather everybody. The teacher is coming.
The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….
A. How can I help you?
B. How can you borrow my hand?
C. Why?
D. When can you help me?
E. Who can help you?

35. A : You look confused. ….

B : Yes. I am lost on the way to ABC Mall. Do you know how I can get
there?
The proper expression to fill the blank above is ….
A. can you help me?
B. I wonder if you need any help?
C. how can you assist me
D. when can you help me?
 E. can you show me the way to ABC mall?

36. Jodi : Hello, Jena. Where have you been?

Jena : Hi, Jodi. I just bought few kilograms of apples in the market.
Jodi : Do you need some help to carry the apples?
Jena : ………
The suitable respond to complete the dialogue is ….
A. I don’t know
B. Why?
C. Of course, that’s very kind of you
D. I will help you
E. Good bye

37. Rona : You look so busy. ……..

Mary : No, thank you. I can handle them.
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is…..
A. I will leave you alone
B. Would you like some help?
C. Do you want to help me?
D. Sure, I would like to
E. Yes, please

38. Any : I heard there will be a concert tonight. Would you like to go with me?
Sam : I’m afraid I cannot.
Any : Why? I think you really love the band.
Sam : Yes, I do. But I have many works at home.
Any : Let me help you, then.
Sam : …………..
Any : Never mind. That’s what friend should do.
What should Sam say?
A. I really appreciate your help
B. I don’t need your help
C. I am fine, thank you
D. I will go, too
E. Don’t worry

39. Ban : Nugy, where are you?

Nuy : I’m in the house. What’s matter?
Ban : oh ………….
Nuy : I’d like to help you. For what?
Complete the dialogue above with suitable expression ….
A. Would you like some help?
B. Sorry, I can’t help you
C. Could I possibly ask you to help me?
D. Let me help you
E. No, you don’t need to help
40. Mr. Bean : Hello, Miss Smith. Would you like a cup of coffee? I’m just making
some.
Miss Smith: Oh, yes please, that would be lovely.
Mr. Bean : How do you take it?
Miss Smith: With milk and sugar, please.
Mr. Bean : Here you are.
Miss Smith : Thank you.
The underlined expression expresses ….
A. Offering something
B. Offering help
C. Accepting an offer
D. Declining an offer
E. Making agreement

41. Dany : Good morning Jane, do you want an ice cream?

Jane : ………, I’d love one.
Dany : Chocolate or Strawberry?
Jane : Chocolate, please.
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …..
A. Yes, please
B. No Thanks
C. Don’t bother
D. Never mind
E. I don’t like ice cream

42. Andy : Shall I carry your luggage to your apartment?

Boby : Yes, please!
The underlined word has similar meaning with ….
A. Borrow
B. Bring
C. Drop
D. Dodge
E. Make

43. Indry : The box you brought looks very heavy. ………
Putri : Sure. It’s very kind of you. Thanks.
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is …
A. Would you like me to help you?
B. Would you like to help me?
C. Would you like to help her?
D. Would you like to bring it for me?
E. can you help me?

44. Andry : Some of our friends will join the concert tomorrow. Would you like me
to pick you up?
Sinta : ……… I need to refresh my mind this time.
The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ……
 A. I’d love to but I don’t think I can come
B. I’m really sorry. I already have my own plan
C. Well, I’m not sure
D. What a great idea!
E. yes, you are very kind

A customer : Good morning, Sir. Do you have science book about animal anatomy?
Shopkeeper : Of course, dear. We have the book that you want. (45) …….. to show
the shelf?
A customer : I am fine, Sir. I can find by myself. I have other books to find, too.
Shopkeeper : (46) ……… Take your time.
A customer : Thank you, Sir.

45. The suitable expression to complete the dialogue is ….

A. I would like
B. Can you
C. Do not go
D. Would you like me
E. May I

46. What should the shopkeeper say?

A. I am busy
B. Sorry
C. Thank you
D. Will you go?
E. That’s okay

Mr Iqbal : Jon, come here please!

Andyanto : Yes, sir. I’m coming.
Mr Iqbal : (47) ……. the goods to the shop, please?
Andyanto : With pleasure, sir.
Mr Iqbal : Don’t forget to put into the correct case!
Andyanto : (48) ……, sir.
Mr Iqbal : Thanks.

47. The suitable expression is ….

A. Can you bring
B. Can I bring
C. May I bring
D. Don’t bring
E. I would like to bring

48. The suitable expression is ….

A. Sorry, I can’t
B. I wish I could help you
C. I’m busy
D. I need some help
E. Don’t worry
Nephew : Where are doing Uncle?
Uncle : I’m waiting Taxi?
Nephew : By the way, What can I do for you Uncle?
Uncle : Please call the taxi
Nephew : OK. I will call it for you? Bye the way, Where do you go Uncle?
Uncle : I will go to office
(a few minutes the taxi came)
Nephew : Can I bring the bag?
Uncle : Yes, please. Thanks advance
Nephew : Don’t mention it. Take care Uncle

49. The underlined sentence express….

A. Asking help
B. Giving help
C. Offering help
D. Refusing an offer
E. Accepting an offer

50. Why does uncle wait a taxi?

A. He goes to office
B. He sees his in nephew
C. He needs it in hurry
D. He gets sick
E. He comes back from office

KUNCI JAWABAN
1. C
2. B
3. A
4. D
5. E
6. B
7. A
8. C
9. C
10. D
11. B
12. A
13. E
14. D
15. B
16. C
17. B
18. C
19. D
20. B
21. D
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. C
26. C
27. D
28. A
29. C
30. A
31. D
32. A
33. B
34. A
35. B
36. C
37. B
38. A
39. C
40. A
41. A
42. B
43. A
44. E
45. D
46. E
47. A
48. E
49. C
50. A