A. Definition of Asking Giving Suggestion
Asking and Giving Suggestion are English expressions that are used to express how to ask and give advice to others.
B. Forms of Expression
In this section some expressions are given and explained which can be used to express ways of asking and giving advice to others.
ACCEPTING SUGGESTION/ADVICE
- That’s good idea. I will do it.
- I’ll try. Thank you.
- Sure, I can do it.
- Yeah, you’re right.
- Why didn’t I think of that?
- That’s the best one, I’ll try that.
REFUSING SUGGESTION/ADVICE
- I can’t do that.
- I’m afraid I can’t.
- Could you give me another way?
- I think it can’t solve my problem.
- I’m not sure.
- How about other suggestions?
- I don’t think I can.
Example dialogue about giving and asking sugesstion
Wahyu : What grade did you get at the exam?
Azzah : I got A.
Wahyu : As expected from a smart student! I only got D. I really want to improve my grade.
Azzah : You probably should study harder. *giving suggestion*
Wahyu : I don’t know. I always get bad grade although I study hard, do you have any other suggestion ? *asking suggestion*
Azzah : Hey, why don’t we study together? That way, I can help you out. *giving suggestion*
Wahyu : Good idea! I’m in.
From dialogue above we can see the expressions of giving and asking sugesstion which is:
~You probably should study harder. *giving suggestion*
~do you have any other suggestion ? *asking suggestion*
~Hey, why don’t we study together? That way, I can help you out.*giving suggestion*
Now, dialogue about offering something:
Azzah : Have you heard that the due date for the final project is extended?
Wahyu : No, is it true?
Azzah : Yes. It will be due next month.
Wahyu : That’s wonderful! I haven’t even started yet.
Azzah : Would you need my help? *giving offer*
Wahyu : Yes, sure. Thank you for your help. That is very kind of you to me. *accepting an offer*
Azzah : Yes, you are welcome
From dialogue above we can see the expressions of offering something and expressions of accepting an offer :
~Would you need my help? *giving offer*
~Yes, sure. Thank you for your help. That is very kind of you to me. *accepting an offer*
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