Expression of making accepting and declining invitation

Sometimes, we have a situation and have to also invite some of friends to come. There are many
situations that probably happened in our daily life, such as meeting, birthday party, graduation
party etc. of course, we have to make an invitation for our guests. There will be two answers for
them who are invited by us, they may come or accept the invitation and they may not come or
decline the invitation. The situation will be divided into formal and informal. There is differences
expression that  is  use in the different context of situation.

Expression to make, accept or decline in vitiation in formal situation.

Making in vitiation

·         Would you like to…?

·         I would very happy if…?

·         We would be delighted if you…?

·         Would you care to..?

·         We would be pleased if you could…?

·         Would you care to…?

 Would you come to… ? 

 Might you want to go along with us? 

 Would you run with me today? 

 What about hanging out with us today?

 Do you like to come?

Accepting invitation

·         That’s very kind of you

·         We’d like very much to….

·         What a delightful idea

·         With the greatest pleasure

·         Thank you very much for inviting me

·         It’s delightful to….

 We’d like very glad to…. 

 With the greatest pleasure

 Thank you very much for inviting me

 It’s delightful to….

 That would be very nice

 OK,I will be there ! 

 I’d like love to come.

 Sure, I am coming

 Yes, obviously

 Alright, I’ll come

 That is a smart thought

 I can’t say no.

Declining invitation

·         I’m very sorry, I don’t

·         Think I can.

·         I’d like to, but ….

·         I’m afraid I’ve

·         Already promised….

·         Thank you for asking me, but ….

·         Unfortunately  , I can’t….
Expression to make, accept or decline in vitiation informal situation

Making invitation

·         Why don’t you come to…

·         Like to come to …

·         Come and …

·         Shall we come to …

·         You must come to …

Accepting invitation

·         I would/will …

·         That would be very nice

·         OK,I will be there !

·         I’d like love to come.

·         All right.

·         Sure, I am coming

Declining invitation

·         Sort, I can’t.

·         I’d love to, but …

·         I don’t think I can.

·         In wish I could, but …

·         Sorry, I am very busy

·         Sorry, may be next time

·         Thank you, but I can’t

·         Sorry, I don’t think I

·         Can’t make it

·         I’m so sorry I can make it

Dialog Examples:

Dialog 1

Ludi Invites Maya to go to a Movie

Ludi  :  Hi, Maya. There will be a great film tonight. It’s about vampire.

Would you like to go to the movie with me?

Maya  : Yes, I’d like tonvery much. When will you pick me up?

Ludi   :  I’ll pick you at 7.00. Be ready, OK!

Maya   : Alright.

Dialog 2

Afif is very busy doing his homework. Sheila, his friend, asks him to come to her party.

Sheila   :  Heloo, this is Sheila. May I speak to Afif?

Afif       :  This is Afif speaking.

Sheila  :  Oh, hi Afif. I wonder if you’d like to come to my house right now.

We’re having a great party.

Afif      :  I don’t think I can. I’m doing my homework. My parents won’t

let me out before I finish my homework.

Sheila  :  That’s alright.

Afif      :  I hope you enjoy your party. Bye.

Sheila  :  Bye.
Dialog 3

Kim : Hi Febri! I've looked for you in your class but you wasn't there.

Febri : Oh, yes I've sitting here in canteen enjoying my lunch. What's up ?

Kim : Me with my friends will held the friendly football match in the school field in sunday. I
wish you could join with our team.  Febri : Ok, I'd love to come! That would be very interesting!

Kim : Yes of course. Please be around school at sunday on 3 pm.

Febri : Ok, thanks for inviting me.

Kim : My pleasure. 

Dialog 4

Renata : Hello Hana long time no see. 

Hana : Hello Renata, It's been a while. How are you? 

Renata : I'm fine thanks. I'm busy with my career now, so I rarely being at home.

Hana : I've heard your success out there, your clothing line business has gone abroad isn't it? 

Renata : Oh yes it is, thanks to god.  Hana : It is because you work so hard, then you gain a lot
too.

Renata : Ah that's nothing. I want to tell you that i will hold the wedding on the end of this
month.

Hana : Oh really? It such a good news!

Renata : The party will be held on 26 march 2017 in the Kencana Hotel ballroom. Please be
there, Hana.

Hana : It’s delightful to come to your wedding. I will come of course.

Renata : Thank you Hana.

Hana : Yes, I can't wait to see you there. 

Dialog 5

Gery : Hi Fania! 
Fania : Hi Gery, please come in.

Gery : No i just want to say something, I going to go home quickly.

Fania : Okay Gary, why do you come to my house?

Gery : I want to tell you that I will be held a birthday party tomorrow. I hope you could join us

Fania : Unfortunately I can't Gary. My mom is sick, so i have to take care of her now.

Gery : Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope your mother will get better very soon.

Fania : Ok thank you Gery.

Soal Latihan Accepting and Declining Invitation Read carefully and choose the best
answer between A, B, C, D, or E. The text below is for number 1 – 3
Aji : Would you like dinner with me tonight?
Tania : Thank you, I’d love to
1. From the dialogue above we conclude that …..
a. Aji invites Tania to have dinner together
b. Aji make a date with Tania
c. Tania love Aji
d. Aji want to have dinner
e. Tania declines the the invitation

2. “Thank you, I’d love to”

What is the underlined expression means?
a. Agreeing an appointment
b. Greeting
c. Canceling invitation
d. Refusing help
e. Accepting invitation

3. Is Aji inviting Tania to the party?

a. Yes, it isn’t
b. Yes, she isn’t
c. No, she doesn’t
d. Yes, he is e. No, they aren’t

The Dialog below is for answers number 4 – 5

Diana : Come to my party?
Rezki : _______________ (4)
Diana : See you in my party !
Rezki : _______________ (5)
4. what conversation to answer rezki?
a. I’m afraid I’ve already promised
b. I think I can’t
c. Unfortunately, I can’t
d. I’m very sorry
e. Thank you very much for inviting me

5. what conversation to answer rezki?

a. See you too
b. I’m very sad
c. You’re right
d. Wow man!
e. Next time isn’t

6.
Geri : Why you didn’t come to my party last night?
Linda : I am sorry. My mother was sick. I must accompany her to the doctor
What is the underlined expression means?
a. Canceling an appointment
b. Agreeing an appointment
c. Refusing invitation
d. Greeting
e. Accepting invitation

7. “I’d like to come but………..”

Complete the sentence!
a. I must to study hard for exam tomorrow
b. Nine O’clock?
c. I like to eat
d. I’m so happy
e. Why must that?

8. Complete the sentence below!

Irgi :Some of our friends will join the concert tomorrow. Would you like to go with me?
Egga : ……………….... it will very interesting. I need to refresh my mind this time.
a. I’d love to but I don’t think I can come
b. I’m really sorry. I already have my own plan
c. What a great idea!
d. Well, I’m not sure
e. I like concert

9. Complete the sentence below!

Gery : I want to tell you that I will be held a birthday party tomorrow. I hope you could join us.
Fania :………... My mom is sick, so i have to take care of her now.
a. What a great idea
b. I’m so happy
c. I like it
d. Unfortunately I can't
e. I must study hard

10. Complete the sentence below!

Kim : Me with my friends will held the friendly football match in the school field in sunday. I
wish you could join with our team.
Febri : ………….That would be very interesting!
a. Ok, I'd love to come!
b. Why must that?
c. I’m sorry i can’t
d. I wish i could but i have another plan
e. Sorry, I’m very busy