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Parallelism means that words used in pairs or groups should all have the same gram-matical form (verbs and verbs; nouns, nouns, and nouns; gerunds and gerunds, etc.) When using words or phrases with coordinating conjunctions or in a series, make sure that they follow the same grammatical structure. For example,

Terry likes swimming and to dive.

Terry likes swimming and diving.

Terry likes to swim and (to) dive.

I'm taking history, math, and chemical.

I'm taking history, math, and chemistry.

(Incorrect: not parallel)

(Correct)

(Incorrect)

(Correct)

Sometimes repeated words, such as auxiliary verbs, can be deleted in parallel constructions.

I have been to Paris and saw the Eiffel Tower.

I have been to Paris and have seen the Eiffel Tower.

I have been to Paris and seen the Eiffel Tower.

Is she coming to the party or go to a movie?

Is she coming to the party or going to a movie?

(Incorrect)

(Okay)

(Better)

(Incorrect)

(Correct)

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FINDING THE RIGHT WORDS: ESSENTIAL GAMBITS FOR PROFESSIONAL INTERACTIONS IN ENGLISH

1. Hesitation (keragu-raguan)

Uh . . .
Well, um . . .
Let's see.
Let me think.
How should I put it?
That's a good question.
I'll have to think about that.

2. Clarification: Others (Mengklarifikasi orang lain)

Sorry, but I don't see what you mean.
Could you be more specific?
Could you explain that in more detail?
Do you mean . . . ?
What do you mean by . . . ?
If I understand you correctly, . . . .
What you're saying is . . . .
What you're trying to say is . . . . (careful)
Are we sure? (careful)

3. Clarification: Self (mengklarifikasi ucapan sendiri)

What I mean is . . . .
What I meant was . . . .
Let me put it (say it) another way.
What I'm saying is . . . .
What I'm trying to say is . . . .
In other words, . . . .
I didn't mean to say that.

4. Interruptions (Mengintrupsi)

Pardon/excuse me, but. . . .
Sorry/Excuse me for interrupting, but . . . .
May I ask a question?
May I add something?
I'd like to comment on that.
I'd like to say something here.
Could I just jump in here?
What about . . . ?

5. Refusing Interruptions (menolak intrupsi )

Please let me finish.
Just let me finish my point; I'll get back to you.
I'd like to finish what I was saying.
Could I just finish my point?

6. Resuming After Allowing Interruptions (melanjutkan pembicaraan setelah di intrupsi)

In any case, . . . .
One last point, . . . .
To return to X, . . . .
To get back to X, . . . .
Anyway, . . . .
Where was I?

7. Making Suggestions/ Giving Advice (membuat saran atau memberi nasehat)

May I make a suggestion?
Don't you think . . . ?
Wouldn't you say (agree or think) . . . ?
Wouldn't it be better if . . . ?
Why don't you try . . . ?
You might want to consider. . . .
Are you sure . . . ? (careful)
Let's . . . .
Perhaps we could . . . .
Why not . . . ?
How about . . . ?
I suggest that we . . . .

8. Asking for Suggestions/Advice (meminta saran atau nasehat )

Do you have any suggestions?
What do you think?
What would you do?
What should I do?

9. Accepting Suggestions/Advice (menerima saran/nasehat)

That's a good point (idea, approach)
Thanks for reminding me.
Yes, why don't we try that?
I want to think about that

10. Rejecting suggestion/advice (menolak saran/nasehat)

I hadn't thought about that.
That's a good idea, but . . . .
That would be great, except. . . .
Yes, but don't forget . . . .
Yes, but keep in mind . . . .
Yes, but consider . . . .
Possibly, but . . . .
Well, the problem is . . . .

11. Giving an Opinion (memberi ide)

I think. . . .
I believe . . . .
In my opinion, . . . .
As far as I'm concerned. . . .
Personally, I think . . . .
It seems to me that . . . .

12. Asking about Agreement (menanyakan persetujuan)

Do you agree?
Don't you agree?
Wouldn't you agree?
Don't you think so?

13. Agreeing (menyatakan setuju)

That's a good point.
I (completely) agree (with you).
That's true.
That makes sense.
I think so, too.

14. Disagreeing ( menyatakan tidak setuju)

I couldn't agree more.
That's not how I see it.
I don't really agree with you.
I'm afraid I can't

agree with you.

I'm not sure I quite agree with you.
Yes, that may be true, but . . . .
Well, you have a point, but . . . .
I can see your point, but . . . .
I see what you mean, but . . . .
Do you see it that way? I think . . .

15. Thanking (berterima kasih)

· Thanks

· Thank you very much

· Thank a lot

16. Apologizing(memohon maaf)

· I’m sorry

· I’m so sorry

· Please... forgive me

17. Giving Apologize (memberi maaf)

· It’s okay

· No problem

· Take it easy

· Just let it go

18. Suprised (terkejut)

· What !

· Is it real ?

· Wooowwwwww.....!

19. Parting (perpisaan)

· See you...

· Bye....

· Don’t forget me

20. Asking Help (memohon tolong)

· Help me please

· Would you like to help me ?

· Should you like to help me

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