ASKING AND GIVING CERTAINTY AND UNCERTAINTY

DIALOGUE  OF ASKING AND GIVING CERTAINTY  AND  UNCERTAINTY

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 don’t we buy her a wristwatch?
Rusli : I don’t think so. It’s too expensive.
Jalal : You are right, but we can collect the money.
Rusli : Still, I doubt it. I’m broke now. I don’t think I can get enough moneywithin this week.
Jalal : Well, doubt isn’t going to do anything. I can lend you the money if you want.
Rusli : Really?
Jalal : Certainly.
Rusli : Thank you very much.
Jalal : Don’t mention it. 

Asking And Giving Certainty And Uncertainty

• Giving Certainty is used to give someone’s certainty about information that you get from him or her.

• Asking Certainty is used to ask somenone’s certainty about information that you get from him or her.

Expressions of asking for certainty: 

ØAre you sure?

ØReally?

ØDo you think so?

ØYou‟re sure, aren‟t you?

ØAre you certain?

ØHow do you so sure.?

ØAre positively sure…?

Expressions of giving certainty:  

ÖSure.

ÖIt is confirmed

ÖTrust me 

ÖOf course

ÖI‟m certain

ÖI am definitely sure·     

ÖSure, I am certain

ÖI have no doubt about it

Expressions of giving Uncertainty:

Ø   I am not sure

Ø     I am not certain of it

Ø     I doubt of it

Ø     I afraid that it is wrong

Ø     Sorry, I am not sure about it