SUGGESTING
Read the dialogue above!
Gio : Hi, Vani.
Vani : Hi, Gio.
Gio : What are you doing?
Vani : I am setting up a solar panel.
Gio : Let me help you.
Vani : Sure, thanks.
Gio : No big deal. Anyway, did you make it yourself?
Vani : Yes, I did.
Gio : That’s cool!
Vani : Thanks, but I am still in the learning process. It can only supply low
electricity.
Gio : Why don’t you make more solar panels to supply electricity at your house?
Vani : That’s what I’m going to do, but it must be costly.
Gio : I suggest you tell your parents or the local government about it.
I believe they will support you.
Vani : Good idea!
Answer the following questions.
1. What would you say to suggest?
2. What is the response to the suggestion?
3. Which sentences in the previous dialog are used to suggest?
4. How does his friend respond to the suggestion?
5. Which sentence is used to suggest using subjunctives?
6. What words are followed by subjunctives?
The following are expressions to suggest and the responses.
Suggesting Responding to a Suggestion
Accepting
• I think we should apply for the • You are right. Let’s prepare for
scholarship. the requirement.
• I suggest you discuss our program • That’s what I’m going to do.
with the principal. Thanks.
• Why don’t you meet Angga, to • Yeah! I’ll do it.
inform the news?
Declining
• What about recycling the trash • Sorry. I would rather stay at
this weekend? home. I want to spend my time
with my family.
• The train will arrive soon. Let’s go • Don’t rush. Check the baggage
to the waiting room and be ready. carefully. We still have enough
time.
Subjunctives
Pay attention to the following sentence.
I suggest you tell your parents or the local government about it.
The word “suggest” is followed by a subjunctive.
A subjunctive is used in a noun clause which follows certain verbs and
expressions. It relates to the verb forms that is used to express suggestions.
The following are certain verbs followed by subjunctives.
• suggest • recommend
• advise • propose
• insist • request
• demand • ask
Now, see the following pattern and sentences.
Subject Verb That Object (S + be/verb1+ O/C)
Sofia suggests that Bagus board the bus soon.
Mr. Riki recommends that Arya apply for the scholarship.
Mrs. Anita advised that her students not be late to submit
their work.
The principal insists that the students join community
service.
Note:
The form in the present tense is exactly the same as the base form in all
persons of the verb. That is, there is no -s on the 3rd person singular..
Complete the following sentences with suitable suggestions based on the situations.
Use subjunctives.
1. Mawar intends to learn sewing.
Arya suggests that _______________________.
she attend a sewing course
2. Kikan is often sleepy in the classroom.
he not sleep late at night
Mrs. Anita insists that ______________________.
Complete the following sentences with suitable suggestions based on the situations.
Use subjunctives.
1. Mawar intends to learn sewing.
Arya suggests that _______________________.
she attend a sewing course
2. Kikan is often sleepy in the classroom.
he not sleep late at night
Mrs. Anita insists that ______________________.
Offering Items or Services/Help
Read the dialogue.
Rista : Hi, Angga.
Angga : Hi, Rista. Please come in.
Rista : Thanks. You look busy. What are you doing?
Angga : I am making a dress for the batik carnival.
Rista : Would you like any help?
Angga : Sure. Thank you.
Rista : Please tell me what I should do.
Angga : Please help me place this cloth on the carton paper.
Rista : Sure.
Angga : Thanks.
Rista : No big deal.
Answer the following questions.
1. What would you say to offer?
2. What is the response to the offer?
3. Which sentence in the previous dialogue is used to offer ?
4. How does the speaker respond to the offer?
5. Which modal is used to offer?
6. What verb form follows the modal?
7. What expressions can you say to offer using modals? Mention three.
Here are expressions used to offer and the responses.
Offering Responding to an Offer
Accepting
• Do you want/Would you like a cup of • Yes, please.
tea?
• Can I get you a glass of guava juice? • Sure. Thank you.
• Would you like to leave a message? • Yes, I would.
Declining
• Would you like a loaf of bread? • No, thanks. I’m full.
• Do you need a pen? • Thank you, but I already
have one.
• Let me give you a ride. • Thank you for the offer.
My mom is on her way
to fetch me.
“Modals” to Offer
Pay attention to the following sentences.
Would you like any help?
‘Would’ is a modal to offer.
The following are several modals which can be used to offer and the examples.
Modal Example
Can/Could • Can I help you?
• Could I get you a drink?
May • May I help you?
• You may use my cell phone.
Will • Will you drop by my house?
Would • Would you like a rice bowl?
Shall • Shall we take all the boxes for you?
Make expressions of offering based on the following situations.
Use suitable modals when necessary.
1. Your little sister is bringing two boxes. She looks heavy.
2. Your mom is busy cooking some meals.
3. Your friend lose his phone at the park.
4. Your cousin doing her/his Math homework but she/he can’t understand
anything.
