Making and Responding to Suggestions
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- Javaid Ahmed Solangi
- Jul 03,2024
Making and Responding to Suggestions
Making Suggestions
When you want to propose an idea or suggest an activity, use these expressions:
- Let’s revise our lessons.
- What about going to the cinema tonight?
- How about playing cards?
- Why don't we do our homework?
- Couldn't we invite your grandmother to our party?
- Shall we have a walk along the river?
- What would you say to a cup of coffee?
- Don't you think it's a good idea to watch TV?
- Does it matter if we use your car?
Accepting Suggestions
When you agree with a suggestion, respond positively:
- Ok. Yes, let's.
- Yes, I'd like to.
- Yes, I'd love to.
- What a good idea!
- Why not?
- Yes, with pleasure.
- Yes, I feel like taking a walk.
- That sounds like a good idea.
Refusing Suggestions
If you disagree or prefer not to follow a suggestion, respond politely:
- No, let's not.
- No, I'd rather not.
- I don't feel like it.
- I dislike going for a walk.
- What an awful / bad idea!
Things to Remember about Suggestions
- Verb "suggest": It can be followed by:
- Dialogue Example:
- should + verb: "I suggest (that) we should go to the theater."
- a verb (subjunctive form): "I suggest (that) we go to the movies."
- "That" is optional in these constructions.
Two friends talking about plans for the evening:
Alice: You know Alan, why don't we go to the cinema to watch Titanic?
Alan: No, let's not. We've seen the film many times before. What about going to the library? We have to finish our school project!
Alice: That sounds like a good idea. But when we finish, let's go to the café.
Alan: Yes, I'd love to.