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Making suggestions


Some 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 is a good idea to watch TV
• Does it matter if we use your car

Accepting a suggestion

• 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.

Disagreeing with a suggestion

• No, let's not.
• No, I'd rather not.
• I don't feel like it.
• I dislike doing homework.
• What an awful idea

Examples

.Let’s go to the zoo
No, I don’t like animals.
How about going to the park
Yes that’s a good idea. Let’s go

. I think you should buy the blue one.
That's a good idea.

. I don't think you should sell your car.
Thanks for the advice, but I really need the money.

. Let's go bowling tonight.
Sorry, I can't. I'm meeting a friend for dinner.

Why don't we go skiing on Saturday
Sounds like a good idea. Where do you want to go

. Why don't you come with me to Fez
Thanks, but I've already been there.





Expressing ability

Rule: can + subject + verb




Examples

Can you play rugby
No, I can’t, but I can play football

Can you climb a mountain
Yes, I can

Can you drive a car
No , I can’t


Can they play water polo
No, they can't


Can he play ice hockey
Yes, he can