RESPONSE Sentences: Definition and Example Sentences

In various situations that require interactive communication, everyone is expected to be able to respond to an idea that is thrown. The response you give is included in the type of response sentence.

So, how do you express your response in a discussion? If you are often in a discussion forum whether it is casual or formal, this sentence is very important to apply. Let's get acquainted with this type of sentence.

Definition of Response Sentence

Reported from the online KBBI page, 'response' comes from the basic word 'response' which means welcome to speech (comments, criticisms, and so on); what the five senses receive; and images in the imagination / mind.

In simple terms, the type of response sentence is the type of sentence that is expressed in response to something. This response can be in the form of support or rejection, which of course must be accompanied by strong facts and reasons as well as in context.

In everyday life, sentences like this are also often found in various types of conversations and discussion forums. Sentences of this type are needed in various conditions to make the discussion more interactive among its members.

Usually, this sentence is addressed orally in the context of a less formal discussion or small talk. Meanwhile, in the context of social media, many people also discuss in writing but also informally or casually.

For example, when someone responds to someone else's opinion uploaded on various types of social media, it can be: caption Instagram, tweets on Twitter, status on Facebook, and others that can provoke discussion or other people's comments.

In the discussion forum in cyberspace, everyone with any background can give their feedback freely. This can have a positive impact as long as the comments provided are accompanied by reasons and suggestions that are supportive.

On the other hand, if the response is only in the form of a brief statement, it will actually end in a fight because the disagreement will only end in vain. So things like this are a bad example of the response statement in question.

In addition, this sentence can also be expressed in writing by heeding the applicable PUEBI rules of the Indonesian Spelling General Guidelines. In contrast to social media, which is seen as an irregular structure because it is informal.

Read: Critical Response Text

Types of Response Sentences

Judging from the form, responses can be divided into two types, namely positive and negative. The following is a brief explanation of each of these types of sentences;

1. Positive Feedback

Sentences of this type are usually expressions of approval, appreciation or support for something, such as a particular idea or statement that provokes a response. The sentence can also be completed with personal reasons underlying the agreement.

Positive feedback can be expressed in person or in writing. Certain comments are also included in the realm of responses. Positive feedback is also often identified with kind and constructive comments.

2. Negative Feedback

While a negative response is a sentence that contains a disagreement, rejection, or even denial of a certain thing. This can be based on a person's different personal views.

Whether the response is positive or negative, both must accompany the underlying facts or reasons the decision, so that the responses expressed are more objective and constructive rather than bringing down the parties other.

Read: Negotiation Text

Characteristics of Response Sentences

It's actually quite easy to identify this type of sentence. But those of you who are learning it for the first time need to know what are the characteristics of this type of sentence. Below are some things that distinguish response type sentences from other types of sentences;

• This sentence is intended as a response to a certain statement or idea.
• Sentences of this type usually consist of three main structures, namely evaluation, description and reaffirmation
• Must include accurate facts or reasons that fit the context
• It is objective, if it is negative, this sentence is not intended to be harsh and cursing.

Purpose of Response

In general, this type of sentence is expressed as a form of response to someone with a neat and easy-to-understand sentence structure. The following are some of the purposes of both positive and negative response sentences.

• Sentences are expressed to show a certain response either in the form of support or otherwise. In every discussion, sentences play an important role to make the conversation more interactive.
• Sentences of this type can be used to practice one's ability to express an argument.
• By practicing argumentation skills in various discussion forums, new ideas will emerge that are born from various criticisms and appreciations

Read: Greeting words

Example Response Sentences

To make it easier for you to understand the example or form of the response statement, below we describe it some examples of positive or negative responses that can be used as references when required;

1. Positive response:

• I think it makes sense, yes, a laptop with cool specifications like that costs tens of millions. Price never fools quality. Buying a good laptop can also be a long-term investment to support work.
• The defeat of the Indonesian national fencing team in the Olympics is a natural thing. At least they have worked hard to make Indonesia proud. They are also very young, we pray that they have a bright future.
• The existence of social media can be used as a medium for brand promotion and to maintain closer relationships with customers. We can attract buyers from anywhere without the need to have an offline store.
• The construction of new sports fields is a good thing that needs to be supported. With the new field, students are expected to be more diligent in exercising and hopefully it can be used as a means for various types of sports competitions.
• I support the plan to abolish the National Examination as an attempt to eliminate the standard of intelligence among students. We can't force everyone to be smart in all areas.

2. Negative Feedback:

• That much money can be used to buy another brand of laptop whose quality is not much different. We must buy according to needs, not just tempted by the latest products.
• The defeat of the Indonesian fencing team in the Olympics was the result of the negligence of the players themselves. They don't have much experience to compete at the global level.
• Using social media as a promotional tool only adds to the work of a brand, from preparing content to interacting with people who may not actually buy.
• Building a new field is an act of wasting school budget, the money is better used for other more crucial interests. Such as adding books to the library or subsidizing school fees for underprivileged students.
• The abolition of the National Examination at all levels of education made it difficult to assess students' abilities. In addition, the National Examination can also be used to measure students' understanding of several important subjects during school.

Different discussion forums, of course, will affect the style of language used, it can be formal or casual. You can adjust the response sentence according to the conditions needed. You can practice making similar types of sentences independently.