Suggestions

Bahasa Inggris Peminatan XI

By Aurelia Puti
Definition
Suggest means to give/propose an idea or plan for
someone’s consideration,
Suggestion can be in form of solutions, advice, plan,
and idea.

Social Function
To facilitate interpersonal communication between
different people.
 SENTENCE PATTERNS

Subject + Verb (Suggest/recommend) + Gerund/Noun

e.g. : “Up” is a good movie. Ms. Dina recommends watching the movie.

Subject + Verb (Suggest/recommend) + That + Subject + Should +

Infinitive without to

e.g. : I suggest that he should take a rest.

Subject + Verb (Suggest/recommend) + Pronoun + to infinitive

e.g. : “Star of You” was a good novel. Mr. David suggested me to read the
novel.
EXPRESSIONS:

Let’s (V1)…

Why don’t we (V1) …

We could (V1) …

What about (gerund/noun) …?

How about (gerund/noun) …?

I suggest that …

I think that …

What (S) need is/are …

 ACCEPTING SUGGESTION DECLINING SUGGESTION

That’s a good idea. That sounds boring

Ok, I will. No, thank you. I do not feel like

going.
Yes, let’s go. No, let’s just go to the museum first.

I think it’s a good idea. Sorry, I think I will go to another

restaurant.
Ok, if you say so. Sorry, I can’t do that.
Tentative Suggestions (Not forced/Unsure)

It would be a great idea if…

What about…?
I thought we could/might …
Let’s…

Ex:
What about making schedule for tomorrow activities?
It would be a great idea if we voted to choose the leader of this team.

Stronger Suggestions (Strong/Forced)

I suggest that … should …

What … need is/are …
Why don’t …?
It’s about time for … to …

Ex:
I suggest that the committee should make a new rule for this competition.
Why don’t we visit the museum this afternoon?
Thank You!

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