Suggestion and Offer in Various Context

Suggestion and Offer in Various Context

(Saran dan Tawaran dalam berbagai Konteks)

By: Rustiani Widiasih

        Objectives (Tujuan)

·       Analyzing social function and language features in expressing suggestion and offer (menganalisis fungsi sosial dan struktur bahasa dalam mengungkapkan saran dan tawaran)

·       Giving offer and suggestion to people around about solving problem in various situation (Memberikan tawaran dan saran kepada orang di sekitar dalam menyelesaikan masalah ada berbagai situasi)

One Sunday morning, Jane was sitting in the porch as she saw her friend, Bella, passing by. “Where are you going, Bella?” she asked. “I’m going to the groceries; I need to buy some tomatoes,” Bella answered. “Why don’t you buy some organic tomatoes from me? I grow some vegetables, and the tomatoes are ready to harvest,” she said.“Well, that sounds good,” replied Bella. “How much is one kilogram?” “A dollar for one kilo, please,” said Jane. “I need five kilograms, but it is just too expensive,” Bella explained. “What’s your offer?” asked Jane. “How about three dollars for five kilograms?” Bella tried to bargain. Jane was thinking before saying, “Well, that sounds good. Let’s get them for you.”

Question:
What did Jane mean when she asked? “Why don’t you buy some organic tomatoes from me?”

According to the passage, Bella said “How about three dolars for five kilograms?” What does it mean?

EXPLANATION (Penjelasan)

Giving suggestion and offer are very common in our daily life. We often give suggestion and offer to our friends and families when they need information/ help/ solution to the situation / problem they face off. In this lesson you will learn to give suggestion and offer in the various settings of school life and family.

SUGGESTION ·      When someone is asking for advice: Ketika seseorang meminta saran ·      When we know the solution of someone’s problem: Ketika kita mengetahui penyelesaian dari permasalahan seseorang ·      When we couldn’t give assistance but we still want to help: Ketika kita tidak bisa memberikan bantuan tetapi kita tetap ingin membantu

OFFER ·      When someone is asking for our help: Ketika seseorang meminta bantuan kita ·      When we can give quick respond to someone’s problem: Ketika kita bisa memberikan tanggapan yang cepat terhadap masalah seseorang ·      When we want to give assistance: Ketika kita ingin memberikan bantuan

Examples:

1. Brother: Is it okay if I and my friends go rafting tomorrow? (Bagaimana kalau saya dan teman-teman melakukan arum jeram besuk?
You : I suggest you not to go because the river is flooding. (Saya menyarankan kamu tidak pergi karena sungai nya banjir)

2. Anita: My motorcycle won’t start. (Sepeda motor saya tidak bisa dihidupkan)
You : Let me see. I guess you should push your engine stop (coba saya lihat. Saya kira kamu menekan mesin berhenti)
Anita: Ohh thank you I forgot to turn it off. (Oh terimakasih saya lupa menyalakannya)

3. Teacher: Could you find me a kitten? I want to have a pet (bisakah kamu mencarikan anak kucing? Saya ingin memiliki hewan piaraan)
You : I am sorry Sir I don’t have any cat. But I could ask Irman to give you one. (Maaf pak saya tidak mempunyai kucing. Tapi saya bisa meminta Imram memberikan kepada bapak)
Teacher: Does he have kittens?  (apakah dia punya banyak anak kucing?)
You : Yes he does, he is a true cat lover. (Ya, dia pecinta sejati kucing)

4. Uncle: Could you help me to catch that fish? (Bisakah kamu membantuku menangkap ikan itu?)
You : Ok I’ll take the net. (Baik, saya akan mengambil jaring)

5. Tiara: I think my flash disk is infected by a virus. My presentation file isn’t detected. (Saya kira flash disk saya terinfeksi virus. File presentasi saya tidak terdeteksi)
You : Give it to me and I’ll clean it within a minute. (berikan kepada saya dan saya akan membersihkannya sebentar)

6. You : Excuse me Mam, let me help you to bring your bag into the classroom? (Permisi bu, saya bantu membawa tas Ibu ke kelas)
Teacher: Ohh thank you. You’re so kind (oh terimakasih. Kamu baik sekali)

SUGGESTION ·      I think…:Saya pikir… ·      I suggest: Saya menyarankan… ·      I guess: Saya kira… ·      You have to: Anda harus… ·      I would be better if you: Akan lebih baik jika Anda…

OFFER ·      Let me help you: Biar saya bantu Anda untuk… ·      I will/can: Saya akan…/ saya bisa… ·      Can I:Bisakah saya…? ·      Why don’t you tell me to/ about…:Mengapa Anda tidak mengatakan kepada saya untuk…/ tentang…

More examples:

• I suggest you to go to the doctor (saya menyarankan kamu pergi ke dokter)
• Can I take you to the doctor?  (Bisakah saya mengantar kamu ke dokter)
• I will find a doctor for you (Saya akan carikan dokter untukmu)
• I think this drink isn’t healthy. We can throw it in the dustbin. (Saya kira minuman ini tidak sehat. Kita buang di tempat sampah saja)
• Why don’t you ask me to clean the mess? (mengapa kamu tidak meminta saya membersihkan

LISTENING AND COMPLETE THE BLANKS

Question	Answer
I Think you should buy the blue one	(1)…………………………………………………….
(2)……………………………………………………	Thanks for the advice, but I really need the money
Let's go bowling tonight.	(3)……………………………………………………..
4. ………………………………………………….	Sounds like a good idea. Where do you want to go
Why don't you come with me to China?	(5)…………………………………………..

GOOD LUCK!

MATERI BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS XI SMA BADEGAN

MATERI BAHASA INGGRIS KELAS XI PERTEMUAN 1

Suggestion and Offers

GOAL

Analyzing social functions, text structures, and language features of giving suggestion and offers, according to the relevant and practical contexts.

In this topic, you will learn the principal functions of suggestion and offers, and how to use them as a verb. Understanding the functions and how to put them in sentences will help you to communicate appropriately.

 

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Generally speaking, a suggestion is an intention of influencing someone to think/to do something; meanwhile, an offer is an intention of doing something voluntarily.

Let’s take a look at the following narrative.

In a very hot day, Marshall and Lily were in their way home.
Right before a convenient store, they stopped and started to talk to each other.
“Shall we buy something sweet and cold?” said Lily.
“Sure” Marshall replied.
Soon, they went into the store and ran to the beverages section.
“There are a lot of choices here. I have no preference” said Lily.
“How about ice cream or cold soda?” he answered.
“I think ice cream would be nice,” said Lily.
Then, Marshall and Lily took two cups of ice cream and brought them to the waitress.
“Can I help you for anything else, Sir?” asked the waitress.
“That’s all. Thank you,” Marshall replied.
“The total is two dollar and five cents,” she said.
Marshall picked out his wallet as he said “Let me pay for it.”
“Are you sure? Thank you very much,” said Lily.
Afterward, they continued walking as they enjoyed the ice cream together.

According to the narrative, there are two suggestions and two offers.

• The first suggestion: “Shall we buy something sweet and cold?”
• The second suggestion: “How about ice cream or cold soda?
• The first offer: “Can I help you for anything else, Sir?”
• The second offer: “Let me pay for it.”

In addition, an offer always involves the speaker to do the action; whereas suggestion might not involve the speaker in the action. Study the examples.

Offer: I can turn off the radio for you. (I am the one who turns off the radio)

Suggestion: Why don’t you turn off the radio? (You are the one who turns off the radio)

Offer: I will call a taxi if you like. (I am the one who calls the taxi.)

Suggestion: I suggest Ryan call a taxi. (Ryan is the one who calls the taxi.)

The use of verb “suggest” and “offer”

Unlike the other verbs, “suggest” and “offer’ have a different way with other verbs in a sentence.

Suggest
A lot of English learners usually write sentences such as:

• My mom suggested me to buy a pair of shoes. (Incorrect)
• My mom suggested to buy a pair of shoes. (Incorrect)

Though the sentences look acceptable, but they are grammatically incorrect. However, the verb suggest is never followed by an indirect object pronoun (me, you, us, etc.) and it is never followed by an infinitive (to-verb). There are three acceptable ways of using the word suggest.

1. Suggest (that) someone do something. (“that” can be omitted)

Suggest is mainly followed by that clause with the use of base verbs. According to this rule, the sentence should be:

My mom suggested that I buy a pair of shoes.

2. Suggest doing something

Suggest is never followed by an infinitive, instead the following infinitive should be change into gerund. Example:

My mom suggested to buy a pair of shoe. (Incorrect)
My mom suggested buying a pair of shoes. (Correct)

3. Suggest something

You can suggest something when you are talking directly to someone without mentioning the indirect object. For example:

Can you suggest us a good English book?
Can you suggest a good English book?

REPEAT PLEASE

·       I think we should apply for the scholarship

·       I suggest you discuss our program with the principal

·       Why don’t you meet Anggar, to inform the news?

·       What about recycling the trash this weekend?

·       You should put a band aid on the wound

·       The train will arrive soon. Let’s go to the waiting room and be ready

Accepting

·       You are right. Let’s prepare for the requirement

·       That’s what I’m going to do. Thanks

·       Yeah! I’ll do it

Declining

·       Sorry, I would rather stay at home. I want to spend my time with my family

·       I know, but I don’t have it

·       Don’t rush. Check the baggage carefully. We still have enough time.

·        

Offer
Like most of English transitive verbs, offer needs a direct object yet it also can be followed by an infinitive. However, using offer as a verb is less complicated than suggest.

I offer him to work with me. The company offered $2000 a year for my salary. Hans offers my brother his guitar.

You can also change the order of the objects

I offer working with me to him. The company offered my salary for $2000 a year. Hans offers his guitar to my brother.

READ ALOUD

·       Do you want a cup of tea?

·       Would you like a cup of tea?

·       Can I get you a glass of orange juice?

·       Would you like to leave a message?

·       Cookies? Cakes?

·       Would you like a loaf of bread?

·       Do you need a pen?

·       Let me give you a ride?

Accepting

·       Yes, please

·       Sure. Thank you

·       Yes, I would

·       Oh, thanks. Thant would be very nice

Declining

·       No, thanks. I’m full

·       Thank you, but I already have one

·       Thank you for the order. My mom is on her way to fetch me

FEEDBACK

 

1. Which one of the sentences is a suggestion?

A.          Would you like me to talk to your dad?

B.          I can go out with you if you want.

C.          What can I do for you, Sir?

D.          What about asking your friends to keep quiet?

E.          You can use my car anytime you need it.

2. Which one of the sentences is an offer?

A.          How about visiting Granma this weekend?

B.          Let’s take a break for a while.

C.          You can have this bag only for 20$.

D.          Why don’t we ask for a discount?

E.          I suggest you participate in the audition.

3. Which expression is not a suggestion?

A.          Let’s hang out tonight!

B.          You may call me any time you need help.

C.          May be we should call the police.

D.          Don’t you think it is a good idea to go now?

E.          Why don’t we take a cab?

4. The coach ……………. me to play as a goal striker in our last match.

A.          Offered.

B.          Suggested.

5. Last summer, my brother …………… that we go to Bali.

A.          Suggested

B.          Offered