Offers and Suggestion

 

Offer and Suggestions

Pengertian: In English, making offers and suggestions are ways to propose help or give advice to someone. Offers are used when you want to help someone or do something for them, while suggestions are used to give ideas or advice about what someone should do.

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Perbedaan antara Offer dan Suggestion:

1. Offer (Tawaran):

   • Tujuan: Offer digunakan untuk menawarkan bantuan atau melakukan sesuatu untuk orang lain. Tujuannya adalah memberikan dukungan atau layanan.
   • Struktur Umum:
     • Can I...?
     • Shall I...?
     • Would you like...?
     • I can... (if you want).
   • Contoh:
     • "Can I help you with your homework?"
     • "Would you like a cup of tea?"
   • Respon:
     • "Yes, please."
     • "No, thank you."

2. Suggestion (Saran):

   • Tujuan: Suggestion digunakan untuk memberikan saran atau ide tentang apa yang sebaiknya dilakukan. Fokusnya lebih pada memberikan opsi atau nasihat kepada orang lain.
   • Struktur Umum:
     • How about...?
     • Why don’t you...?
     • You should...
     • What if...?
   • Contoh:
     • "How about going to the park this afternoon?"
     • "You should try that new restaurant in town."
   • Respon:
     • "That’s a great idea!"
     • "I don’t think that will work."

Inti Perbedaan:

• Offer: Fokus pada tindakan yang dilakukan untuk membantu orang lain.
• Suggestion: Fokus pada memberikan ide atau saran untuk dilakukan oleh orang lain.

Struktur:

1. Offers:

• Used to propose help or assistance.
• Common phrases:
  • "Can I help you...?"
  • "Would you like...?"
  • "Shall I...?"
  • "I can do that for you if you want."

Example of Offers:

• Positive Offer: "Can I help you carry those bags?"
• Refusal: "No, thank you. I can manage."

2. Suggestions:

• Used to propose ideas or advice.
• Common phrases:
  • "How about...?"
  • "Why don’t you...?"
  • "You should..."
  • "What if we...?"

Example of Suggestions:

• Positive Suggestion: "How about going to the park this afternoon?"
• Response: "That sounds great!"

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Contoh Narasi:

"My friend Sarah was having trouble deciding what to do for her birthday party. I offered to help her plan it. I said, 'Can I help you organize the event?' She smiled and accepted my offer. Then, I made a suggestion, 'How about we have a picnic at the park?' Sarah thought it was a great idea and said, 'That sounds perfect! We can invite all our friends, and everyone can bring their own food.' I also suggested, 'Why don’t we play some games to make it more fun?' Sarah loved the idea and said, 'Yes, we should definitely do that!'"

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Contoh Dialog:

Sarah and Lisa are discussing plans for the weekend.

Sarah: "I’m not sure what to do this weekend. I feel like doing something fun, but I don’t have any ideas."

Lisa: "How about going to the beach? The weather is supposed to be really nice."

Sarah: "That’s a good idea, but I’m not a fan of crowded places."

Lisa: "Okay, why don’t we go hiking instead? There’s a great trail nearby."

Sarah: "That sounds perfect! Do you think we should invite others?"

Lisa: "Sure! I can ask John and Emily. I’m sure they’d love to join us."

Sarah: "Great! Shall I bring some snacks for the hike?"

Lisa: "That would be awesome! Can I help you prepare anything?"

Sarah: "No, it’s okay, I’ll take care of it. Thanks for the offer, though!"

Lisa: "Alright, I’ll handle the transportation. I can drive us there."

Sarah: "Thanks, Lisa. This is going to be fun!"

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Meanwhile, if you don't find any problem about this chapter, please do this excercise.

 

1. Which of the following sentences is an **offer**?  

   a) "Can I help you with your homework?"  

   b) "You should do your homework."  

   c) "What if you ask the teacher?"  

   d) "Why don’t we study together?"

2. What is the correct way to make a suggestion?  

   a) "Can I get you a glass of water?"  

   b) "You must do this."  

   c) "How about going to the library?"  

   d) "Let me carry your bag."

3. Complete the sentence:  

   "I’m feeling hungry. _______ we get some food?"  

   a) Should  

   b) Let  

   c) Why don’t  

   d) Shall

4. Which of the following is a polite **offer**?  

   a) "Why don’t you study harder?"  

   b) "Would you like me to open the door for you?"  

   c) "You must call your parents."  

   d) "What if we go to the movies?"

5. Complete the dialogue:  

   **A:** "I’m having trouble with my math homework."  

   **B:** "_________ help you with that?"  

   a) Shall I  

   b) Why don’t you  

   c) You should  

   d) Let’s

6. Which phrase is used to give advice or a suggestion?  

   a) "Would you like some help?"  

   b) "Can I carry your bag?"  

   c) "You should talk to the teacher."  

   d) "Shall I bring you something to drink?"

7. Fill in the blank:  

   "How about _______ to the park tomorrow?"  

   a) to go  

   b) going  

   c) go  

   d) goes

8. What is the correct response to this offer? "Can I get you something to drink?"  

   a) "You should do that."  

   b) "No, thank you."  

   c) "Why don’t we?"  

   d) "That sounds great!"

9. Which sentence is a **suggestion**?  

   a) "Shall I call the doctor for you?"  

   b) "Why don’t we have a picnic this weekend?"  

   c) "Would you like some help?"  

   d) "Can I give you a ride?"

10. Complete the sentence:  

   "I’m tired. ______ we take a break?"  

   a) Why don’t  

   b) Shall  

   c) How about  

   d) Should

11. Fill in the blank:  

   "You should ______ your project before the deadline."  

   a) finishes  

   b) finish  

   c) finishing  

   d) to finish

12. Which of the following is **NOT** a suggestion?  

   a) "How about watching a movie tonight?"  

   b) "Shall I help you with your assignment?"  

   c) "Why don’t you ask the teacher for help?"  

   d) "You should try this new restaurant."

13. Complete the dialogue:  

   **A:** "I don’t know what to do this weekend."  

   **B:** "________ go to the beach?"  

   a) What if we  

   b) Can I  

   c) Shall I  

   d) You should

14. Which sentence is an example of making an **offer**?  

   a) "How about going to the library?"  

   b) "Would you like me to carry your bag?"  

   c) "You should study more."  

   d) "Why don’t we have dinner together?"

15. What is the appropriate response to this suggestion: "Let’s study together for the exam."  

   a) "Yes, I’d love to!"  

   b) "No, thank you."  

   c) "I’ll help you."  

   d) "Would you like some help?"

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### 10 Soal Uraian Pendek

1. Write an offer to help your friend with their homework.

   

2. How would you politely suggest a friend take a break during a study session?

3. Complete the dialogue:  

   **A:** "I’m feeling cold."  

   **B:** "_____________________"

4. What is the difference between making an offer and a suggestion?

5. Write a suggestion for someone who is feeling tired after a long day.

6. Create a conversation where you offer to help a classmate who is struggling with an assignment.

7. What are some polite ways to refuse an offer?

8. How can you respond to the suggestion: "Why don’t we go out for lunch?"

9. Write a suggestion for someone who is looking for a fun activity over the weekend.

10. How would you offer someone a ride to school?