Activity B.

Suggestion and Offering

Suggest means to give a suggestion that Suggestions are abstract and can be in
Date: ____________________________________________________ is to introduce or propose an idea or a plan form of solution, advice, plan, and idea. It
for someone’s consideration. can be accepted or refused.
CHAPTER 1. Offers and Suggestions
Social function: to facilitate For example:
Activity A. Look at the conversation below. interpersonal communication between - Let’s finish our homework first.
different people. - Let’s go home.
Conversation 1
A: Hi, John.
B: Hi, Jane. What are you doing? Sentence structure to suggest something.
A: Nothing much. Would you like to go to movies? Subject Verb that Object
B: I would love to, but not right now.
A: How about in the afternoon? I suggest that he clean his room.
B: Great! What movie do you want to watch?
A: Let’s watch “Ring”. We recommend that she reads “The Hunger Games”
B: I would rather not. I am not much into horror movies. How about Peanuts? I propose that a report should be sent in.
A: Ok. Let’s go. When do you want to go?
B: 4 o’clock show. I put forward that we work together on this.
A: It sounds good. Okay, see you then!
B: Okay, see you! We advise that he work hard.
I advocate That we support them in every way.
Conversation 2
X: Hello, Jane.
Offer means to give something physical Offer can be given in terms of food,
Y: Hi, Siti.
or abstract someone, which can be taken money, solutions, friendship or a bargain.
X: You look tired. What is going on?
as a gift or a trade. It ca be taken or refused.
Y: I am working on my project paper. It is due tomorrow. I don’t think I will be able to
finish it. Social function: to facilitate For example:
X: Would you like any help? interpersonal communication between - Shall I take it home?
Y: Yes, please. I would really appreciate it. different people. - Do you want help with your
X: Tell me what I can do and I will start right away. homework?
Y: Thank you! You are an angel.
Sentence structure to offer something.
What kind of interpersonal transaction is What kind of interpersonal transaction is
going on in the conversation 1? going on in the conversation 2? Modal Verb Subject Object
Would you care for another cup of tea?
Shall we take you there?
Could I Offer you something?
Will you have tea with that?
Responding to Offers b. What about d. I’ll do
Making Offers Accepting Offers Declining Offers 9. Aisya: “I am so thirsty.”
Annie: “____________ get you something to drink?”
Yes, please. I really It’s okay, I can do it a. How about c. Why don’t
Can I help you?
appreciate it. myself. b. What about d. Can I
Shall I bring you some Thank you, it is very kind 10. _____________ like me to clean your car?
No, thank you.
tea? of you. a. How about c. Would you
Would you like a help to Yes, please. That would be No, thanks. I don’t need b. Let’s d. I think
bake the cake? lovely. any help.
How about I help you Yes, please. That would be Don’t worry, I will do it B. There are some grammatical errors in the sentences given below. Circle the
with this? very kind of you. myself. mistakes in each sentence. If there aren’t any mistakes, put a tick mark to the
Thank you, I appreciate That’s alright, I will sentence.
Can I take you home?
your help. manage on my own.
1. Let’s to go to the sushi of restaurant for lunch.
Practice 1. 2. Shall we do have a meeting on afternoon Saturday.
A. Choose the best option for each sentence given below.
1. Hey Siti, _____________ go star-gazing tonight? 3. Can I do get you a glass juice of?
a. are you c. shall them 4. Let me take you home.
b. how about d. would you like to 5. If you want, I’ll car the wash for you.
2. Sam: “Would you like to go watching a movie this weekend? 6. Shall home we go now?
Carly: “I can’t, I am low on cash right now. ___________ stay at home and
watch TV instead.” 7. Would like you another glass of juice?
a. How about c. What about 8. You should finish you work today.
b. Let’s d. Would you 9. Can I take help you with something?
3. What shall we do today? ____________ we go to the library? 10. Shall I bring your jacket?
a. Shall I c. Why don’t
b. Let’s d. Would you
4. _______________ like a cup today? C. Respond to the suggestions and offers given below.
a. Can I c. Would you 1. Can I help you?
b. I’ll do d. Should I _________________________________________________________________
5. _______________ the washing, if you like. 2. Why don’t you go and get something to eat?
a. Can I c. I’ll do _________________________________________________________________
b. Would you d. Let’s 3. Why don’t you join us for lunch?
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.” 4. Shall I bring a book to read?
a. Would you c. Why don’t ____________________________________________________________
b. I think d. I will help you with 5. Why don’t we meet at the bookstore tomorrow at 5 p.m.?
7. Carly: “I submitted my essay to the teacher a few days ago, but I haven’t received
____________________________________________________________
any response from her.”
Edo: “______________ go and ask her?” 6. Let’s all eat together.
a. Shall us c. Why don’t you _____________________________________________________________
b. I’ll do e. I propose 7. Would you like a glass of water?
8. ________________ get you drink? _____________________________________________________________
a. Would you c. Can I
8. Would you like me to do the ironing for you?
_____________________________________________________________ At a Store
9. I will wash the car, if you like.
_____________________________________________________________ Woman: Hi there, how can I help you?
10. I think we should go and pick your father from the airport. Boy: I would like to return this shirt for a refund.
_____________________________________________________________
Woman: What is the problem with the shirt?
D. Complete the transactional conversations based on the suggestions and
offers given below. Boy:

At the Hotel Woman:

Boy:
Woman: Good evening. Can I help you?
Woman:
Man: Good evening. Yes, please. I would like a room for the night.
Woman:
Man:
Woman:
Man: Thanks. Good night.

What Movie Should We Watch?

Girl: Let’s watch a movie.

Boy: What kind of movie
Girl: Romantic movie.
Boy: I don’t like romantic movies. Let’s watch something else.
Girl:
Boy:
Girl:
Boy: