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9 Contoh Dialog Inggris: Menanyakan Jam/Waktu (About Time)

Menanyakan waktu bisa digunakan pada saat tertentu dalam dialog. Sebagai basa-basi atau memang ingin tahu waktunya.

Ada kalanya sebelum memperkenalkan diri dan pembicaraan menjadi serius, kita perlu basa-basi sekedar untuk membuka percakapan dengan menanyakan jam.

Berikut beberapa contoh dialog/percakapan menanyakan waktu atau jam. Beberapa percakapan di bawah diambil dari buku buku DIALOGS FOR EVERYDAY USE (Short Situational Dialogs for Students of English as a Foreign Language) by JULIA M. DOBSON,DEAN CURRY. [link]

 

What Time Is It?

NATASHA: What time is it? We’re going to be late!

Tony: It’sa quarter after seven. We’re on time. Don’t panic.

NATASHA: But I thought we had to be at the restaurant by 7:30 for the surprise party. We’ll never make it there with all this evening traffic.

TONY: Sure we will. Rush hour is almost over. Anyway, the party starts at 8:00. But I do need help with directions. Can you call the restaurant and ask them where we park our car?

 

What Time Is It?

Margaret: What time is it?

Toni: It’s a quarter to five.

Margaret: Aren’t we supposed to be at Jim’s house by five o’clock?

Toni: Five or five-thirty. He said it didn’t make any difference.

Margaret: Then maybe we could pick your suit up at the cleaners.

Toni: Sure, we have plenty of time.

 

Arrival Time

Pat: What time does Mother’s plane get in?

Cliff: I’m not sure, but I think at 2:35. I’ll call the airline to make sure.

Pat: Why don’t you do that while I change my clothes?

Cliff: Do you think Dick or Brenda will want to go?

Pat: I don’t know. I guess we could call them.

Cliff: I know Dick has to work, but maybe Brenda can go.

Pat: Okay. Call her first, then the airline. I’ll go get ready.

 

Airport Bus

Stan: What time does the bus leave for the airport?

Harry: I don’t know. It used to leave every half hour, but I think the schedule’s been changed.

Stan: Do you know the telephone number to call?

Harry: It’s Enterprise 7-4700. At least that’s what it used to be.

Stan: Yeah, I’ll try it. (Pause) They don’t seem to answer.

Harry: I expect that it’s a little too early. I don’t think they open until nine o’clock

 

Making a Date

Drew: What time are you leaving tomorrow?

Paul: You mean to go to the graduation ceremony?

Drew: Yes, I’d like to go with you if I may.

Paul: I’d be delighted to take you. I plan to leave here about nine-thirty.

Drew: Fine. I can be ready by then.

Paul: Okay. I’ll pick you up at your house.

Drew: See you tomorrow, then, about nine-thirty.

 

Dental Appointment

(by phone)

Dental Assistant: Dr. Katuna’s office. May I help you?

Karen: Yes. I’d like to make an appointment for a dental checkup.

Dental Assistant: Are you one of the doctor’s regular patients?

Karen: No, I’m not. I recently moved to this area and a

friend of mine recommended Dr. Katuna.

Dental Assistant: I see. Dr. Katuna can see you next Thursday. Do you prefer morning or afternoon?

Karen: Morning is best for me.

Dental Assistant: Would 10:30 be all right?

Karen: That would be fine.

Dental Assistant: And your name is?

Karen: I am Karen.

Dental Assistant: OK Ms Karen. We’ll expect you then at 10:30 on Thursday.

Karen: Thank you very much.

 

Making Plans

Alice: When shall we meet?

Sofia: You mean to talk about the party?

Alice: Right. We really need to plan better this time. Remember what a mess it was at the last party?

Sofia: I sure do. I hope we’ll do much more planning this time.

Alice: Well, that’s why we’re going to meet tomorrow at my house. How does 7:30 sound to you?

Sofia: Fine by me. I’ll call Jan and Judy. We’ll see you tomorrow.

 

Catching Up After Class

LINDA: Hey! How did your physics exam go?

FRANK: Not bad, thanks. I’m just glad it’s over! How about you…how’d your presentation go?

LINDA: Oh, it went really well. Thanks for helping me with it!

FRANK: No problem. So … do you feel like studying tomorrow for

our math exam?

LINDA: Yeah, sure! Comeover around 10:00, after breakfast.

FRANK: All right. I’ll bring my notes.

 

At The Movies

BOB: We’d like two tickets for the 3:30 show, please.

TICKET SALES: Here you go. Enjoy the movie!

[Inside the theater]

BOB: Would you mind moving over one, so my friend and I can sit together?

WOMAN: No, not at all.

BOB: Thanks a lot!

 

 

Kata Keterangan Waktu (Adverbs of Time)
Berbagai Macam Kata Transisi Waktu dalam Bahasa Inggris
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9 Contoh Dialog Inggris: Menanyakan Jam/Waktu (About Time)
Idiom yang Berhubungan dengan Waktu
Tip TOEFL: Supaya Tidak Kehabisan Waktu saat Kerjakan Tes TOEFL
Cara Membaca Waktu (Jam) dalam Bahasa Inggris dan Artinya
Penyebutan Waktu (Telling Time)
Menanyakan Waktu (Asking Time)
Keterangan Waktu dalam Bahasa Inggris (Adverb of Time): Penggunaan dan Contohnya