ASKING AND EXPRESSING CAPABILITY.

Speaking is one aspect of language skills. For this I have shared some topics related to speaking
guide. And now I want to share about asking and expressing capability. Below is the explanation.

An expression of capability is used for expressing of our ability to do something. There are three
points of topic will be discussed. They are asking for capability, expressing capability and
showing incapability.

ASKING FOR CAPABILITY / ABILITY

 do you think you are capable of…..?

 Do you think you’re able to . . . .?
 Do you think you can , , , ,?
 are you capability of . . . .?

EXPRESSING CAPABILITY / ABILITY

 I think I can . . . .
 Yes, I can
 I thought I’m able to . . . .
 Showing incapability / inability
 I’m not sure I’m capable of doing it
 I’m not capable of doing it
 I am not able to……

EXAMPLE IN DIALOGUE

Dialogue 1

Randy : Can you explain me about the process of extraction in the laboratory?

Sisca : Yes, no problem.

Randy : Do you have experience to lead the physics seminar?

Sisca : No, I have no experience to lead physics seminar.

Dialogue 2

Winna : Can we have a talk?

Wanda: Yes. What’s up?

Winna : I’m gonna tell you that you’re chosen to be our representative to join Indonesia-
Australia Students Exchange.

Wanda: Really. Who said that?

Winna : Our English teacher, Mr. Robert.

Wanda: Thanks for telling. Do you think I’m capable enough?

Winna : I think so. Your English is good. And, you always win the best student in our school. I
thought you are capable to be our representative.

Wanda: Thank you. I hope I can do my best.

Winna : So do I. Don’t forget to bring me a special gift from there.

Wanda: Don’t worry

That’s all I can share about asking and expressing capability. hopefully it will be useful for us
RANGKUMAN MATERI BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS VIII

NAMA : SYARIFAH NADIRA A A, S.Pd