7. I can make suggestions


Ask for a suggestion

What shall we do

Where shall we go

this weekend?



Make a suggestion

Shall we go to the beach?

What about going to an exhibition?

Maybe we could go out for a meal.

Let's go out for a drink.



Say YES



Yes, (that's a) good/great idea!

Yeah, let's do that.

OK, fine.


Say NO. or make another suggestion


I'm not sure (about that).

Well, I'd prefer to stay at home.

Hmm... or perhaps we could go to the mountains.



suggestion an idea that someone gives you to think about

maybe/perhaps possibly

What about ...? = What do vou think about...:


Saying no

It isn't very polite to say no to a suggestion in English.

It's more polite to say, I'm not sure, or make another suggestion.

Shall we go out, - Well, I d prefer to stay in.


  • Exercise 9