Suggestion (Saran)

Suggestions dapat digunakan dalam bentuk solutions, saran, rencana dan idea.
Misalnya teman anda sedang dalam masalah tidak bisa mata pelajaran bahasa Inggris
maka anda dapat menyarankannya untuk belajar bahasa inggris lebih giat lagi atau
anda bisa menyarankan untuk kursus belajar bahasa inggris.

Contoh ungkapan yang sering digunakan untuk menyatakan saran

(suggestion)
Let's ……… (Ayo....)
Why don't we ……… (Mengapa kita tidak....)
We could ……… (Kita bisa....)
What about ……… (Bagaimana dengan....)
How about ……… (Bagaimana kalau....)
I suggest that ……… (Saya menyarankan bahwa....)
You might want to change ……… (Anda mungkin ingin mengubahnya...)
I think ……… (Saya pikir....)
I don't think ……… (Saya tidak berpikir.....)

Contoh kalimat saran (suggestion)

- Let's go to the library.
- Let's go to movies.
- Why don't you do your homework before going out?
- We could eat at home today.
- What about eating at the new place?
- How about going to Sam's place first?
- I suggest that we call it a day.
- You need to change your sleeping habits.
- I think you should go and meet her.
- I think we should do it this way.
- Would you like to … ?
- Would you mind going to the city centre ?
- What do you think about going to the swimming pool ?
- Let’s go to the swimming pool!

Contoh kalimat respon dari saran yang diungkapkan seseorang

- Yes, it’s a great idea.
- I agree.
- It sounds great.
- Yes, let’s do that/it.
- Super! OK! All right!
 Contoh percakapan menolak dan menanggapi saran
1. Let’s watch football at the stadium
Accepting : yes, Let’s go
Declining : No, thank you I have other schedule, I must clean the house now
2. Why you don’t have breakfast before go to school ?
Accepting : that is a good idea
Declining : I think I will be late, so I will have a breakfast at school
3. How about go to the movie ?
Accepting : O. K it is sound great
Declining : No, I do not have money to buy the ticket
4. I think you should do your homework now
Accepting : yes, you are right
Declining; take it easy my friend, I still have so much time

Contoh kalimat yang menyatakan saran

Fina : Morning Ayu, My best friend, you look bad today, what happened to you?

AYu : oh, it is only a little problems.

FIna : please, tell me, maybe I can give the solutions
AYu : Ok. I feel sad because I do not have money to pay for the college tuitions, I
have used my money to buy a new motorcycle
FIna : Oh. You Should tell your parents if you have no money. I think they will help
you.
Ayu : I do not think so, it only will make something worse.
Fina : You can lend money from someone.
Ayu : That’s good idea.

Contoh Soal yang mengacu pada saran (suggestion)

6. Edo: “I have a lot of work to finish; I don't know how I will manage. “
Sam:....................................... half of it if you want.
a. Would you
b. I think
c. Why don't
d. I will help you with
Jawaban D
Pembahasan. Sudah jelas harus ada kata kerjanya dan jawaban yang sesuai dengan
konteks adalah D
7. Carly: “I submitted my essay to the teacher few days ago, but I haven't received any
response from her.”
Edo:....................................... go and ask her?
a. Shall us
b. I'll do
c. Why don't you
d. I propose
Jawaban C
Pembahasan. Kata yang menyatakan saran adalah kalimat C
8. ....................................... get you a drink?
a. Would you
b. Why don't you
c. Can I
d. I'll do
jawaban. C
9. Aisya: “ I am so thirsty.”
Annie: ....................................... get you something to drink?
a. How about
b. What about
c. Why don't
d. Can I
Jawaban D
10. ....................................... like me to clean your car?
a. How about
b. Let's
c. Would you
d. I think
Jawaban C