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By : Nyoman Sumantra, S.Pd
SOME VOCABULARIES ON PROMISE
1. I'll be there. I give you my word. [=I promise]
He is a man of his word. = His word is his bond. [=he always keeps his promises]
To get a rain check [ get a promise to do that thing at a future time ... ]
Example: "I asked her to go out on a date, but it turns out she has a boyfriend.
When using the word 'promise' you are giving your word that what you are saying is true.
You might also be assuring someone a guarantee that you will follow thru on what you
are saying to them.
When using 'promise not to' you are stating you will not do a particular thing.
Dewi : Hi, Putri. I have an English homework to do tonight and I really need to borrow your dictionary for a day. Is it
possible?
Putri : I'm sorry Dewi, I can't, I am using it today and I have many activities to do, I dont have a
time to talk right now.
Dewi : But I cant finish my homework without it Putri. I know that will be angry with me because I lost your note book last
time, but I promise to change my attitude.
Putri : You said it too yesterday.
Dewi : Please Putri, I swear this time, believe with me!
Putri : Sorry I have many things to do today, I have to go, bye!
Dewi : Bye and thank you anyway