EXPRESSIONS OF SUGGESTION & OFFER

EXPRESSIONS OF SUGGESTION

 Let’s …. (followed by V1)

 Why don’t you…. (followed by V1)
 We could… (followed by V1)
 What about…. (followed by V-ing)
 I suggest/ propose/ recommend that…. (followed by S + P)
 You need to…. (followed by V1)
 I think you should…. (followed by V1)
 How about …. (followed by V)

ACCEPTING SUGGESTION

 Yes, Let’s ….
 Ok, I will
 It’s a good idea
 Ok, if you say so

DECLINING Suggestion

 No, thank you

 No, I don’t feel like going
 Sorry, I think ….
 No, Let’s just….
EXPRESSIONS OF OFFER

 Can I help you?

 Shall I …. (followed by V1)
 Would you like …. (followed by Noun)
 Can I …. (followed by V1)
 How about if …. (followed S + P)
 Would you like me to … (followed by V1)

ACCEPTING Offers:

 Yes, please, that would be very kind of you

 Thank you, I appreciate your help

DECLINING Offers:

 It’s okay I can do it myself

 No, thank you
 No, thanks, I don’t want another helping
 That’s alright. I will manage on my own

Your assignment today:

Make a short dialogue using expressions of suggestion or offer (at least 8 sentences)

The dialogue is between you and your friend in X IPA 8 (you can choose)

Write it neatly on your note book, it doesn’t need to be submitted!

@X IPA 8, February,16th,2022