Asking for and Giving an Advice

Your friend situation: I’ve gained some weight.

What should be the response to this statement?

• I would suggest you to drink a lot.

• I would suggest you to sleep earlier.

• I would suggest you to go to the cinema.

• I would suggest you to change your lifestyle.

Answer explanation

The correct response is to suggest changing your lifestyle to address the weight gain issue.

Situation: Heru is having cold.

Doctor’s advice below is correct, except…

• You should take a bed rest

• I suggest you to eat chicken soup

• I advise you to eat ice cream more

• My advice is to wear mask outside, to protect yourself and other people.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'I advise you to eat ice cream more' because ice cream is not recommended for colds as it can worsen symptoms due to dairy content.

Categorize the expressions below.

Groups:

(a) Asking for an Advice

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(b) Giving an Advice

• What do you advise me to do?

• I recommend that you...

• What course of action do you suggest?

• How would you handle this situation?

• Any recommendations on what I should do?

• My advice would be to...

• In my opinion, you should...

• What do you suggest?

• •What should I do (about…)?

• Could you provide some guidance on this matter?

• Why don't you try...

• Can / Could you give me some advice (about…)?

• If I were you, I would...

• Have you considered trying...

• Here is my suggestion for you:

• One possible solution is...

Mary failed again in the test. She ………………….. harder.

• should studying

• had better study

• ought to studied

• can study

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'had better study' because it suggests a stronger recommendation for Mary to study harder after failing the test.

Tsabina : What shall I do today?
Umar : ……… we go to the library.

• Shall I

• Let’s

• Would you

• Why don’t

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Why don’t' as it suggests a suggestion or proposal to go to the library, indicating a possible plan of action.

John is feeling tired. What should he do?

• He should take a nap.

• He should go for a run.

• He should eat a big meal.

• He should watch TV.

Answer explanation

John should take a nap because resting will help him feel less tired.

Your friend is stressed about work.

How can you help?

• You should suggest they take a break.

• You should suggest they work harder.

• You should suggest they quit their job.

• You should suggest they ignore the stress.

Answer explanation

Suggesting they take a break is the best way to help a stressed friend, allowing them to relax and recharge.

Anna is feeling sick. What should she do?

• She should see a doctor.

• She should go for a hike.

• She should eat junk food.

• She should ignore it.

Answer explanation

Anna should see a doctor because she is feeling sick, and a doctor can provide proper medical advice and treatment.

Qiqi: ……………………………………..
Ana: It might be a good idea to take train.

• I hate taking train.

• Why should I do it?

• What transportation would you recommend?

• A plane is faster than a train

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'What transportation would you recommend?' as Qiqi is asking for a recommendation, not expressing dislike or questioning the suggestion.

Tom: I'm feeling really stressed about the upcoming deadline.
Lisa: ……………………………………..

• Why are you always so stressed?

• Have you tried meditating to relax?

• Deadlines are not that important.

• Just ignore the deadline and relax.

Answer explanation

The correct choice suggests trying meditation to relax, offering a solution to Tom's stress about the deadline.