Making and Responding to Suggestions

1. Underline the suggestion in the sentence: 'Why don't we try that new restaurant?'

• Let's order takeout instead.

• Why don't we try that new restaurant?

• We should cook at home tonight.

• How about going to the movies?

Answer explanation

The suggestion in the sentence is clearly stated as 'Why don't we try that new restaurant?'. This phrase proposes an idea, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

2. Identify the suggestion phrase: 'Let's visit the aquarium this weekend.'

• We should stay home this weekend.

• How about a movie tonight?

• Let's visit the aquarium this weekend.

• Let's go to the zoo next week.

Answer explanation

The suggestion phrase is the one that proposes an activity. 'Let's visit the aquarium this weekend.' directly suggests a plan, making it the correct choice among the options.

3. Which of the following is a suggestion? a) I don't want to go. b) How about going to the beach? c) That's not a good idea.

• I prefer the mountains over the beach.

• We should definitely not go.

• b) How about going to the beach?

• Let's stay home instead.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is b) How about going to the beach? because it proposes an idea, making it a suggestion. The other options express refusal or disagreement.

4. Fill in the blank: 'What about _______ to the movies tonight?'

• going

• eating

• sleeping

• watching

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'going' because the phrase 'What about going to the movies tonight?' is grammatically correct and makes sense in the context of suggesting an activity. The other options do not fit the context.

5. Match the response to the suggestion: 'Let's go hiking.' a) That's a good idea. b) I don't mind. c) I'd rather stay home.

• I have other plans.

• a) That's a good idea.

• Hiking sounds boring.

• Let's go swimming instead.

Answer explanation

The correct response to 'Let's go hiking.' is a) That's a good idea. This shows enthusiasm for the suggestion, while the other options express disinterest or alternative plans.

6. Choose the correct suggestion phrase: 'How about _______ a picnic in the park?'

• going

• making

• doing

• having

Answer explanation

The correct phrase is 'having a picnic in the park' because 'having' is commonly used to suggest an activity. 'Going', 'making', and 'doing' do not fit as naturally in this context.

7. Identify the response that shows agreement: 'That sounds great!'

• That sounds terrible!

• I don't agree with that.

• Maybe another time.

• That sounds great!

Answer explanation

The correct response that shows agreement is 'That sounds great!', as it directly matches the sentiment expressed in the original statement. The other options express disagreement or hesitation.

8. Fill in the blank: 'Why don't we _______ a game of soccer this afternoon?'

• play

• discuss

• skip

• watch

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'play' because it fits the context of suggesting an activity. The sentence implies engaging in a game, which aligns with 'play a game of soccer'. The other options do not convey the same meaning.

9. Which response indicates a preference for another option? 'I'd rather do something else.'

• This is my favorite thing to do.

• I'd rather do something else.

• I enjoy this activity.

• I'm happy with the current option.

Answer explanation

The response 'I'd rather do something else.' clearly indicates a preference for an alternative option, contrasting with the other choices that express enjoyment or satisfaction with the current activity.

10. Underline the suggestion: 'What do you think about going to the concert?'

• What do you think about staying home?

• Should we go to the movies instead?

• What do you think about going to the concert?

• How about we skip the concert?

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'What do you think about going to the concert?' as it directly matches the suggestion to be underlined, making it the only option that reflects the original question.