Writing Assessment

Shiva meets Lia, her old friend, on her way walking to her office. Shiva greets her.

Shiva : You are Lia, aren’t you? Hi …

Lia : Hi, Shiva. Oh I am just fine. How about yourself?

Shiva : I am fine, too. I am working for that office now.

Lia : Really? How lucky you are!

• Where do you live now?

• How have you been?

• Do you remember me?

• Do I look great?

Mr. Handoyo is eager to know about Anton’s condition. He is not cheerful as usual.

Mr. Handoyo : Anton, what is the matter with you? You do not look well thismorning.

Anton : You are right, Sir. …...... I think I get cold.

Mr. Handoyo : You’d better take a rest at home, then.

• I am okay

• I am just fine

• I do not feel too well this morning

• I do not feel bad

The following expressions are commonly used to greet someone, except …....

• How’s life?

• How are you doing?

• What are you doing?

• How are things with you?

Mrs. Rossy : Good afternoon, students.

Students : Good afternoon, Ma’am.

Mrs. Rossy : Well, I cannot teach you this afternoon. I have a meeting with theheadmaster.

Students : That is alright. We will study by ourselves, Ma’am.

The underlined utterance is an expression of …

• Greeting

• Leave-taking

• Introduction

• Prohibition

Ruly : Hello, I am Ruly. …........ ?

Adi : Hello. My name is Adi. Pleased to meet you.

Ruly : Pleased to meet you too, Adi.

• What is the matter with you

• What is your name

• How are you

• Are you a new student