Suggestion & Recommendation

Let's Practice!

Fill in the Blank

........... is an idea or thought that someone proposes.

Multiple Choice

Tcala: Shall we have a picnic to Lovina Beach this weekend?

Thor: …….. I’m sure we’ll have some fun there

• Oh, I disagree

• I’m sorry, I can’t

• That’s good idea

• What a tiring journey

• Okay

Multiple Choice

Ms. Jane: Don’t talk too much while you are eating. That’s impolite

Susan: I am sorry, Ms. Jane

From the dialog above, the underlined sentence shows that Ms. Jane is ….

• Suggesting

• Discussing

• Requesting

• Accusing

• Complaining

Multiple Choice

Student: Is it okay to leave a bicycle in a hallway?

Teacher: No, it isn’t. Leave it over there, near the gate

The underlined utterance is used for …

• Offering help

• Expressing dislikes

• Introducing others

• Giving suggestion

• Making an offer

Multiple Choice

Lisa looks very tired.

What's your suggestion to he?

• You should eat more.

• You should study harder

• I think you ought to get some rest

• What about going fishing?

• What if you go for a walk?

Multiple Choice

Joy: I have a terrible toothache

The best response for the statement above is…

• I suggest you see the doctor

• You should go to the dentist

• I suggest you take an aspirin

• Why don’t you drink some water?

• How about taking a rest?

Multiple Choice

Natalie: I’m craving for pizza

The best response for the statement above is …

• Let’s make pizza

• You shouldn’t eat pizza

• How about having sushi

• How about having hamburger?

• Why don’t we try a new pizza restaurant?

Multiple Choice

I suggest you taking the summer course next semester.

Is this sentence correct?

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

I recommend that teachers should be more friendly.

Is this sentence correct?

• No

• Yes

Multiple Select

What is the difference between suggestion and recommendation?

*choose 2 correct answers

• Suggestion is more formal.

• Suggestion is less formal.

• Recommendation is more formal.

• To recommend is when you are not certain about something.