Jawaban:

Accepting suggestions:

-That’s a good idea!

-What a great idea!

-That sounds good.

-Yes, with pleasure.

-Yes, I'd like to.

-Thanks! I’d love to.

-Yes, that’s not a bad idea.

Refusing suggestions:

-I’m not sure.

-What a bad idea!

-I don't feel like it.

-I don’t think I can.

-No, I'd rather not.

-I’d prefer…

Penjelasan:

MAKING AND RESPONDING TO SUGGESTIONS

Making suggestions

How about...?

There are three structures for using this phrase:

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How about + noun phrase?

-How about a new job?

-How about some orange juice?

-How about dinner at a good restaurant tonight?

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How about + subject + verb?

-​How about we go to the supermarket?

-How about we do some shopping?

-How about I cook for you instead?

-How about I take this bag for you?

How about + verb -ing?

-How about going to the park?

-How about doing some shopping?

-How about folding the laundry for me?

-How about calling her?

What about...?

The phrase What aboutis very similar toHow about.

What about + subject + verb?

-What about we play cards?

-What about we eating together?

What about + verb -ing?

-What about playing cards?

-What about taking the bus?

However, What about is commonly used to mention an objection or a potencial problem:

What about + noun?

A: Hey, let's go to the concert.

B: But what about my English test tomorrow? ​I haven’t studied yet.

Shall I/we...?

Shall is used to make a suggestion requesting permission or agreement.. However, ​is not used very much nowadays and mostly in formal speech.

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Shall +subject+ verb?

-Shall I help you?

-It's cold. Shall I close the window?

-Shall we have something to drink?

-Shall I bring a bottle of wine?

-Shall we go out to eat?

-Shall we eat now?

-Shall we take a 15 minute break?

Why don't...?

This is a friendly way of suggesting that someone do something. You can use this phrase with anyone who you feel comfortable giving advice to.

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Why don't + subject + verb?

-Why don't you get a job?

-Why don't we go to the movies?

-It's cold in here. Why don't you close the window?

-Why don't we go for a walk?

-Why don't we put the tent over here?

-Why don't we bring the small table and put it there?

-Why don't you sit for a moment?

-Why don't you come with us tomorrow?

-Why don't we go to the living room? I want to show you something.

Why not...?

This expression is used to make general suggestions. We often find it in advertising.

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Why not + verb?

-Why not meet us on our "Facebook" page and become one of our supporters.

-Why not invite your friend for dinner?

-Why not buy from Amazon and get the 5% credit?

Let's

It's a form of imperative that we can use to make suggestions. Let’s is a contraction for the words let us. It is used to tell someone what you want to do with them.

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There are two structures for using this phrase:

Let's + verb

-Let's go.

-Let's take a break.

Let's +not+ verb

-Let's not go on a picnic.

-Let’s not argue about money.

Accepting suggestions

-That’s a good idea!

-What a great idea!

-That sounds good.

-Why not?

-Yes, with pleasure.

-Yes, I'd like to.

-Thanks! I’d love to.

-Yes, that’s not a bad idea.

Refusing suggestions

-No, let's not.

-​ I’m not sure.

-What a bad idea!

-I don't feel like it.

-I don’t think I can.

-No, I'd rather not.

-I’d prefer…

-That’s a good idea but…