What
can you say in English when you need to make a suggestion, an invitations, a
proposition? Or accept or reject one?
Here
are a few phrases to review or get you started:
SUGGESTING ACTION ( including the speaker)
- Let’s watch the game (+ Infinitive verb)
- Shall we stop by the supermarket? (+ Infinitive verb)
- Perhaps we could go out for dinner. (+ Infinitive verb)
- Why don’t we study for the test next week? (+ Infinitive verb)
- What/ How about ...ordering pizza tonight? (+ ING verb) ... pizza tonight? (+ Noun)
ACCEPTING A SUGGESTION
- Yes, that’s a great idea.
- That sounds good.
- Why not?
- OK, sure.
REJECTING A SUGGESTION
- Unfortunately .........
- I’m sorry but, ........
- Look, the problem is ......
- I’d rather not.
- I’m afraid I can’t.
Exercise
Two friends speak on the phone and try to make plans
for the weekend. Complete the dialog with a suitable phrase from the box.
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what about - yes, that’s a great idea - why not
- shall we
I’m afraid I can’t. - how about
- we could - why don’t we
that sounds I'd
rather not - why
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Kim: Hi Lucy, would you like
to do something this weekend?
Lucy: Sure. What
(1)............ do?
Kim: I don't know. Do you have any ideas?
Lucy: (2) ............ don't we
see a film?
Kim: (3)............. good to
me. Which film shall we see?
Lucy: (4) ................ What about “Violent Streets 2".
Kim: (5)................ . I
don't like violent films. (6) ............
see "Funny Bunny"? I hear it's a lot of fun.
Lucy: OK.
(7)................. . When is it on?
Kim: It's on at 9.35 at the
Hall Complex. Perhaps (8)................... have a bite to eat
before the film?
Lucy: Sure, (9)
..................? A burguer at Friday’s?
Kim: (10).................... I’m veggetarian. (11) ................. going for pizza instead?
Lucy: OK, no problem. See you
at 'Mamma Mia' at 8?
Kim: Yes, perfect! See you,
bye.
Lucy: Bye, see you later.
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