Suggestion

Ryan : “…………………………………………. I’m trying to focus here.”

Robin : “Oh, I’m so sorry. I’ll turn it off then”

• Why don’t you turn down the music a little bit?

• Could you give me a suggestion, please?

• Could you give me an offer, please?

• Why don’t you turn up the music?

• Why don’t you speak louder?

Which expression is not a suggestion?

• Let’s hang out tonight!

• You may call me any time you need help.

• May be we should call the police.

• Don’t you think it is a good idea to go now?

• Why don’t we take a cab?

"Let’s hang out tonight!" What does the expression mean?

• A statement of the offer.

• A question of an offer.

• A statement of suggestion.

• A suggestion in the form of a question.

• Both an offer and a suggestion.

How do you ask for a suggestion?

• Let me do it for you?

• Would you like to do something?

• I will do something for you if you do something for me.

• Do you have any suggestion?

• I suggest that you do something.

Which sentence that expresses suggestion?

• Would you like me to bring your belongings?

• I will give you $30 for your bike.

• What can I do for you, Sir?

• What about asking Diana to come here?

• What would you like to eat?

One Sunday morning, Jane was sitting in the porch as she saw her friend, Bella, passing by. “Where are you going, Bella?” she asked. “I’m going to the groceries; I need to buy some tomatoes,” Bella answered. “Why don’t you buy some organic tomatoes from me? I grow some vegetables, and the tomatoes are ready to harvest,” she said.

“Well, that sounds good,” replied Bella. “How much is one kilogram?”

“A dollar for one kilo, please,” said Jane. “I need five kilograms, but it is just too expensive,” Bella explained. “What’s your offer?” asked Jane. “How about three dollars for five kilograms?” Bella tried to bargain. Jane was thinking before saying, “Well, that sounds good. Let’s get them for you.”

Question:

What did Jane mean when she asked. “Why don’t you buy some organic tomatoes from me?”

• Bella suggested that Jane should sell her tomatoes.

• Bella offered to buy tomatoes from Jane’s organic farm.

• Jane suggested that Bella should buy the tomatoes from groceries.

• Jane suggested that Bella should buy the tomatoes from her.

• Bella offered $1 for each kilogram of tomatoes.

Ryan : “We need to make our English Club more interesting. Do you have any suggestion?”

Robin : “…………………………………………..”

• Let’s form a music band from our club.

• I suggest that we play music sometimes.

• How about making some cookies together tonight?

• Why don’t we hold a debate contest?

• I would agree to make our English class more interesting.

“Why don’t you use a computer to finish your work?”

The correct explanation about this expression is:

• It is an expression of giving suggestion in the form of a statement.

• It is an expression of giving suggestion in the form of a question.

• It is an expression of giving offers in the form of a statement.

• It is an expression of giving offers in the form of a question.

• It is an expression of giving suggestion an offer

Rian: I feel dizzy. I think I couldn’t stand with this headache.

An appropriate treatment you can give to Rian is….

• Find some aspirin for him.

• Give him a bandage.

• Make him a cup of coffee.

• Bring him a pillow.

• Give him a new haircut.

Brother: I have a lot of homework but my friends asked me to go to cinema to watch Spectre. Can you give me some advice?

Sister : It’s a new released movie. You still have plenty of time to watch it.

According to the sister‘s suggestion, we can assume that she may propose brother to….

• finish his homework first

• go to the cinema with her

• ask for some friends to go to cinema with him

• ask for assistance to do his homework

• work the homework in the cinema