SUGGESTING &

OFFERNG
Eny Joeniati, S.Pd
 Concept Map
Suggesting and offering

discussing

Spoken and writing texts about

suggesting and offering

Support by • Subjunctives
• Modals to offer : can/could,
may, will, would, shall
Consisting of

Dialogs and texts using Posters about suggestions

expressions of suggesting and
offering
 Look at the picture. Vani is setting up a solar panel at the yard to supply electricity at her house. Gino is noticing
what she is doing and offering help. How would Gio offer help? How would Vani probably respond to it? Then, Gio
suggests she make more solar panels and she accepts his suggestion. How could Gio suggest? How would Vani
probably respond to it?
In this chapter, you will learn about how to suggest and offer. Please understand the expressions, practice the
dialogs, and speak English frequently to improve your speaking skills.
Activity 1
◦ Listen and repeat.
◦ Then, practice the dialog with your friend.
Gio : Hi, Vani.
Vani : Hi, Gio.
Gio : What are you doing?
Vani : I am setting up a solar panel
Gio : Let me help you
Vani : Sure, thanks
Gio : No big deal. Anyway, did you make it yourself?
Vani : yes, I did
Gio : That’s cool!!
Vani : Thanks, but I am still in the learning process. It can only supply low electricity
Gio : Why don’t you make more solar panels to supply electricity at your house?
Vani : That’s what I’m going to do, but it must be costly
Gio : I suggest you tell your parents or the local government about it. I believe they will support you.
Vani : Good idea !
Suggesting
Suggesting means we propose an idea, plan, or action for a person’s consideration. When we suggest pthers, it can be
giving a solution, advice, plan, or idea. The person can accept the suggestion or refuse it.
The social function suggest is to facilitate interpersonal communication. We suggest others to show our respect to
him/her.
The following are expressions to suggest and suitable responses.

Suggesting Responding to a Suggestion

Accepting
• i think we should apply for the scholarship. • You are right. Let’s prepare for the requirement
• I suggest you discuss our program with the principal. • That’s what I’m going to do. Thank’s
• Why don’t you meet Angga, to inform the news? • Yeah ! I’ll do it
Declining
• What about recycling the trash this weekend? • sorry,. I would rather stay at home. I want to spend my time
with my family.
• You should put a band aid on the wound • I know, but I don’t have it
• The train will arrive soon. Let’s go to the waiting room and be • Don’t rush. Check the baggage carefully. We still have enough
ready time
Grammar
Subjunctives
A subjunctives is sued in a noun clause which follows certain verbs and expressions. The subjunctive is used in its simple
from only ( “be” or “verb base”). It doesn’t have present, past, or future forms. The negative from of subjunctives is “not +
simple form”.
The following are certain verbs and expressions followed by subjunctives.

Notes:
• Suggest 1. The words “suggest”. “recommend”, “advise”, “propose’’ can be used to
• Insist suggest. When we suggest a person di an action, we can use a “that-clause”.
• Recommend In informal situations, “that” is often I left out.
• Example: I suggest (that) you come here around 2 o’clock
Request
2. “should” is also possible after the words “suggest” and “recommend”
Example: I suggest (that) you should visit a dentist.
• Advise
• Demand
• Propose Now, see the following pattern and examples.
• ask Subject verb that Object ( S+be/verb base+O/comp.)
Sofia Suggests that Bagus board the bus soon.
Mr. Riki Recommends that Arya apply for the scholarship
Mrs. andina Advised that Her students not be late to submit their work
The principal insists that The students join community service
Activity 2
Work in pairs
Write short dialogs about giving suggestions based on the situations in the pictures.
Practice the dialogs in class

2. Picking rambutans
Activity 3
Rista : Hi, Angga.
Angga : Hi, Rista. Please come in
Rista : Thank’s. you look busy. What are you doing?
Angga : I am making a dress for the batik carnival
Rista : Would you like any help?
Angga : Sure. Thank you.
Rista : Please tell me what should I do
Angga : Please help me place this cloth on the carton paper
Rista : Sure.
Angga : Thanks
Rista : No big deal.
Offering Items or Services/Help
Pay attention to the dialog in activity 3. Riska askas, “Would you like any help?” to offer Angga help. Angga replies “Sure,
Thank you” to accept the offer
Offering means to give help, itmes, information, solution, or friendship to a person. It can be accepted or refused.
The social function of offering is to facilitate interpersonal communication. We offer help or items to other to show our care or
as part of our duties., for example, a bank or hotel customer service respresentative always offers help at the beginning of the
conversation with customers or guests.
The following are expressions to offer and the responses.

Offering Responding to an Offer

Accepting
• Do you want/would you like a cup of tea? • Yes, please
• Can I get you a glass of guava juice? • Sure, thank you
• Would you like to leave a message? • Yes, I would
• Cookies?/ cakes? • Oh thanks. That would be very nice.
Declining
• Would you like a loaf of bread? • No, thanks. I’m full
• Do you need a pen? • Thank you, but I already have one
• Let me give you a ride. • Thank you for yr offer. My mom is on her way to teach me.
Grammar
The following are several modals which can be used to offer and the examples.

Modals Object ( S+ be/verb base+ O/comp.)

Can / Could • Can I help you?
• Could I get you a drink?
May • May I help you?
• You may use my cell phone
Will • Will you drop by my house?
Would • Would you like a rice bowl?
Shall • Shall we take all the boxes for you?
Activity 4

Homework
Make a poster based on your own topic
Attach it on the class wall magazine
Self Reflection
Write about your experience of learning this chapter
Write about your feelings, how you learned, what you like and didn’t like,etc
Thank You 