Suggest
Suggest Means to present a suggestion that is to introduce or propose an idea or a plan for consideration.
Suggest means to propose a plan. it can be accepted or refused.
Expressions/Gambits
Let's.....
Why don't we.....
We could....
What about....
How about.....
I suggest that...
I think.....
I don't think.....
Examples :
- Let's do to the library.
- Let's do to movies.
- Why don't you do your homework before going out?
- We could eat at home today.
- What about eating at the new places?
Responding to Suggestions
Making Suggestions
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Accepting Suggestions
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Declining Suggestions
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Let, go to movies.
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Yes, let’s go
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No, thank you. I do not feel like going.
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Why don’t you do your homework before going out?
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Ok, I will
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Sorry, I think I will go out first and then do my homework.
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How about going to Sam’s place first and then to the supermarket?
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Yes, let’s go. It is a good idea.
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No, let’s just go to the supermarket.
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Ithink you should go and meet her.
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Ok, if you say so.
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Sorry, I can’t. I have previous engagement.
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Let’s call it a day.
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Let’s.
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No, let’s stay for a while.
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Offer
Offer means to give something physical or abstract to someone, which can be taken as a gift or a trade.
Offer can be in terms or food monet solutions friendship or a bargain.
Expressions/Gambits
- May I....
- Can I....
- Shall I....
- Would you.....
- How about I.....
Responding to Offers
Making Offers
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Accepting Suggestions
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Declining Suggestions
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Can I help you?
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Yes, please.
I really appreciate it.
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It’s okay, I can do it myself.
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Shall I bring you someta?
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Thank you, its very kind of you.
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No, thank you.
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Would you like another helping of cake?
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Yes, please, that be lovely.
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No, thanks. I don’t want another helping.
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How about I help you with this?
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Yes, please, that would be very kind of you.
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Don’t worry, I will it myself.
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Can I take you home?
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Thank you, I appreciate yournhelp.
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That’s allright, I will manage on my own.
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Example For Dialogue :
a : Good morning, brother? (selamat pagi, brother- saudara laki-laki)
b : Morning, what’s up bro?
(Pagi, bagaimana kabarmu?)
a : Fine, how about you ?
(Baik, bagaimana denganmu?)
b : Ok, fine to thank you.
(oke, baiklah terima kasih)
a : What are you doing?
(Apa yang sedang kamu lakukan?)
b : I was clean the blackboard.
(saya sedang membersihkan papan tulis hitam)
a : Can I clean the blackboard for you?
(dapatkah saya membersihkan papan tulis untuk mu?)
b : Thank you, I appreciate your help
a : Yes, it a pleasure.
b : How about going to the canteen after clean the blackboard?
(bagaimana kalau pergi ke kantin setelah membersihkan papan tulis?)
a : Ok, it is a good idea. see you then
(baiklah, ide yang bagus. sampai berjumpa lagi)
b : see you then.
