OFFERS

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SUGGESTIO
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Suggestions
✗ It means to introduce or propose an idea or a plan for
someone’s consideration.
✗ It can be in the form of solutions, advices, plans,
and ideas.
✗ It can be accepted or refused.
EXPRESSIONS
Giving suggestions: Accepting Refusing
• Let’s ... suggestions: suggestions:
• Why don’t we ... ? • Yes. • No, thank you.
• We could ... . • Alright. • Sorry, I think ... .
• What about ... ? • It is a good idea. • No, let’s just ... .
• I suggest that ... . • Of course. • Sorry, I can’t.
• I think ... . • Okay, if you say so.
EXAMPLES OF SUGGESTION
✗ Let’s go to the library.
✗ Why don’t you do your homework before going out?
✗ What about eating at the new place?
✗ I suggest that we call it a day.
✗ You should go to the doctor.
✗ I think we should study hard for the next exam.
✗ etc.
OFFERS
✗ It means to give something which can be taken as a
gift or a trade.
✗ It can be given in the ters of food money solutions,
friendship, or a bargain.
✗ It can be taken or refused.
EXPRESSIONS
Giving offers: Accepting offers: Refusing offers:
• May I ... • Yes, please. • No, thank you.
• Can I ... ? • I really appreciate it. • I don’t want
• Shall I ... . • Thank you. another helping.
• Don’t worry, I
• Would you ... ? • It is very kind of you.
will do it myself.
• How about I ... . • Of course/sure. • That’s alright, I
• I appreciate your help. will manage on
my own.
Examples of offers
✗ May I give you a hand?
✗ Can I help you?
✗ shall I bring you some tea?
✗ Would you like another piece of cake?
✗ Can I clean the car for you?
✗ I will do the washing, if you like.
✗ etc.
Thank
You!
Any questions?
EXERCISING
 Identifying Expressions
Identify whether the following expressions belong to suggestions (S) or offers (O)
1. You can ride my bike. I won’t use it today. (....)
2. You have flu. You should stay at home. (....)
3. I can give you a hand. (....)
4. You should speak to our teacher about this matter. (....)
5. I suggest that you should take a holeday to take a rest. (....)
6. I think you should join an English course. (....)
7. I can do that for you if you don’t mind. (....)
8. You can wear your father’s hat. (....)
9. You should go shopping with me by my car. (....)
10. I could get you a chair. Wait a moment. (....)