Making Suggestions

Complete the conversations.

A: I sent my résumé in for a job a few weeks ago, but I haven’t had any response.

B: ______________ call the company.

• You could

• Why don’t you

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A: I have an interview next week, and I’m worried about getting there on time. Traffic is so bad.

B: _____________schedule the interview for the middle of the day, when traffic isn’t as bad?

• You might

• Why not

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A: I can’t find a job in my fi eld. I really need some work, any work!

B: You ___________ look for temporary work. That’s often easier to find.

• why not

• might want to

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A: I have an interview tomorrow, but I don’t know a lot about the company.

B: ______________ do some research online. I’ll help you.

• You might want to

• Why don’t you

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

A: I’m nervous about my interview on Monday. I don’t know what they’ll ask me.

B: Well, ________ practice together. I can ask you questions.

• we could

• why not

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A: I’m going to dress casually for my interview tomorrow. It’s a very informal company.

B: You ___________ dress too casually. It’s still a job interview.

• could not

• might not want to

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A: I have to drive to my interview tomorrow, and I always get lost when I drive.

B: _____________print out directions or use a GPS.

• Why don’t you

• You might want to

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A: I just had a good interview, and I’m really interested in the job.

B: ___________ you follow up with a thank-you note? It’s always a good idea.

• Why not

• Why don’t

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C