suggestions and offers
mean to present a suggestion that is to introduce or propose an idea or a plan for consideration. Suggest means to propose a plan. It can be accepted or refused. Suggestions are abstract and can be in form of solution, advice, plan, and idea.
For Example :
- Let’s finish our homework first.
- Let’s go home.
Expessions/Gambits
When making suggestions we often use the following expressions :
Let’s …
Why don’t we …
We could …
What about …
How about …
I suggest that …
You might want to change …
I think …
I don’t think …
Responding to Suggestions
– Let’s go to the library.
– Let’s go to movies.
– We could eat at home today.
| Making Suggestions | Accepting Suggestions | Declining Suggestions |
| Let, go to movies. | Yes, let’s go | No, thank you. I do not feel like going. |
| Why don’t you do your homework before going out? | Ok, I will | Sorry, I think I will go out first and then do my homework. |
| How about going to Sam’s place first and then to the supermarket? | Yes, let’s go. It is a good idea. | No, let’s just go to the supermarket. |
| I think you should go and meet her. | Ok, if you say so. | Sorry, I can’t. I have previous engagement. |
| Let’s call it a day. | Let’s. | No, let’s stay for a while. |
Let’s take a look at sentence structure to suggest something.
| I | Suggest | That | He clean his room. |
| We | recommend | That | She read “ the hunger games” |
| I | Propose | That | Are report should be set she read in. |
| I | Put forwad | That | We work together on this. |
| We | Advice | That | He work hard. |
| I | Advocate | That | We support them in every way possible. |
Offer
means to give something physical or abstract to someone, which can be taken as a gift or a trade. Offer means to give help. It can be taken or refused. Offer can be in terms of food, money, solutions, friendship or a bargain.
For Example :
- Shall I take you home?
- Do you want to help with your homework?
Expressions/Gambits
When making offers we often use the following expressins :
– May I …
– Can I …
– Shall I …
– Would you …
– How about I …
Examples :
– May I give you a hand?
– Can I help you?
– Shall I bring you some tea?
– Would you like another piece of cake?
– How about I he;p you with this?
– Can I clean the car for you?
– Shall I help you with your homework?
– I will do the washing, if you like.
Responding to Offers
| Making Offers | Accepting Suggestions | Declining Suggestions |
| Can I help you? | Yes, please. I really appreciate it. | It’s okay, I can do it myself. |
| Shall I bring you some tea? | Thank you, its very kind of you. | No, thank you. |
| Would you like another helping of cake? | Yes, please, that be lovely. | No, thanks. I don’t want another helping. |
| How about I help you with this? | Yes, please, that would be very kind of you. | Don’t worry, I will it myself. |
| Can I take you home? | Thank you, I appreciate your help. | That’s all right, I will manage on my own. |
Let’s take a look at sentence structure to offer something.
| Modal Verb | Subject | Object |
| Would | you | care for another cup of tea? |
| Shall | We | take you there |
| Could | I | offer you something? |
| Will | You | have tea with that? |
let's look at an example of me and my friend's dialogue about this learning material :
fatiana: hi ara, what are you doing? You look very busy looking
ara: Hi Fatiana, yes, I was invited to go on a date with David
Fatiana: So what?
ara: I'm confused about what clothes to wear ... I'm afraid he will feel bad about me
Fatiana: What color do you like clothes?
fig: black
fatiana: just wear a black dress ... it looks good if you wear it
ara: that's right you say ... but I don't have a black dress
fatiana: just wear my clothes .. our clothes are the same size
ara: wow you're so kind thank you guys
Fatiana: Yes, welcome, take it easy ... but after dating, say it straight away
ara: hahahaha yes ready
thank you friends for wanting to read my blog to the end ... I hope my blog can bring benefits to many people, see you later
thank you this is easy to understand
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