Asking and Giving Suggestion

Tujuan Pembelajaran :
Setelah pembelajaran, siswa diharapkan mampu :
1. Menganalisis ungkapan meminta dan memberikan saran
2. Membuat kalimat meminta dan memberi saran
3. Membuat dialogue berisi ungkapan untuk meminta dan memberi saran

Activity 1
Please click the link https://www.ruangguru.com/blog/penjelasan-dan-contoh-kalimat-asking-and-giving-
suggestion , then study fill the table below
NO EXPRESSION OF ASKING EXPRESSION OF RESPONSE
SUGGESTION GIVING SUGGESTION ACCEPTING REFUSING

Activity 2
Please click the link https://youtu.be/X_HyiP_q7Wc, then do listening activity
Complete the sentence by listening to the dialogue
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Activity 3
After completing the sentences in the dialogue of activity 2 above, please classify the sentences based on the
table below
No Expression of Asking Expression of Giving Response
Suggestion Suggestion Accepting Refusing
Activity 4
Read the dialogues below.
Dialogue 1
Tami   : Hi Clàudia, You look worried. What’s the matter?
Aufa  : Er.. it’s nothing.
Tami   : Is it the exam tomorrow? You shouldn’t worry. You’ll pass easily.
Aufa  : I know. Tami : Come on, tell me. What are you worried about?
Aufa  : OK… it’s Mark. I think he has started smoking. I was talking to him yesterday about this topic and he
told me that he isn’t smoking.
Tami   : That’s serious. What are you going to do?
Aufa   : I’m not sure. I should tell someone. What do you think I should do?
Tami   : If I were you, I’d speak to his older sister. She’s really friendly.
Aufa  : I’ve never met her. Can you come with me?
Tami   : Yes, of course. Let’s go and find her
Dialogue 2
Tami   : Aufa.., Do you have any idea about which one shold I buy for him ?
Aufa   : Mmmm.., I suggest you to buy something like a football team’s fan merchandise .. Because usually a
boy loved football, right ?
Tami   : That’s a good idea.. Let’s search for it..!
Which one is better..? Red or Blue ?
Aufa   : I think red should be better.., but it’s up to you.
Tami   : I’ll take the red one, then. Thank you
Dialogue 3
Dodi: Ara, you look nervous. Are you okay?
Ara: This weekend I will perform a play that held by my course place. This makes me nervous.
Dodi: Are you nervous because it will be your first time?
Ara: That's right, Dodi. I've never been performing a drama.
Dodi: Keep practicing your lines will help you to not nervous again, Ara.
Ara: Yes, I already practicing everyday and memorize all my lines. But it still makes me nervous. What should I
do then, Dodi?
Dodi: My suggestion, before you go on the stage, you should take a deep breath and doing something you like.
Such as watching videos, listening to a song, or playing game.
Ara: Maybe that's a good idea. Thank you for your suggestion, Dodi.
Dodi: You're welcome, Ara.

Find the expressions of asking suggestion, giving suggestion and the response from each dialogue. Then fill in
the table

Dialogu Expression of Asking Expression of Giving Response

e Suggestion Suggestion Accepting Refusing
Activity 5
Make a sentence of asking suggestion and giving suggestion based on the situation given
Example :
You came late again this morning
Answer :
Asking Suggestion : I always come late to school. Do you have any idea what should I do?
Giving Suggestion : I think you should wake up earlier. Don’t play a game until midnight.
1. Your English test score is 60.
2. You get a very bad headache
3. Your mother is going to have a birthday. You have no idea what to give for the gift.
4. You want to buy a new handphone but you don’t know what the best brand is
5. You have just broken up your relationship with your boyfriend.

Activity 6
Answer the following question

1. Erwin: I am interested in her. She is such a smart girl.

Eman: …

Which one is the best expression to fill the gap?

A. What should I do?
B. You should ask her to go on a date with you 
C. Should I wait for him/her to make a move?
D. I will ask her about her news!
E. You need her to help you

2. Yons: Do you think I should study tonight?

Romi: I am afraid I can’t help you. Decide it yourself

The underline expression shows that ….

A. Your roommate gives you some advice
B. Your roommate warns you
C. Your roommate asks for some advice
D. Your roommate refuses to give you some advice 
E. Your roommate is very helpful

3. Amir : I am not good at English.

Budi : ……………………..

Complete the dialogue above with an advice …..

A. I should practice English every day
B. Why don’t you take an English course and practice every day? 
C. Do you like English ?
D. I must take an English course
E. You must sleep often

4. Anida : I heard that you didn’t past the test. That’s too bad. I’ve told you not to waste your time playing
online game.
Diana : I will listen you next time.

It can be concluded from the dialogue that Anida expresses her…

A. Displeasure
B. Satisfaction
C. Suggestion 
 D. Happiness
E. Doubt

5. Rafi: I have a serious problem today. I have just lost my driver license.
Sifa: Don’t be so sad, my friend, let us search it around the park.
Rafi: I have looked for it for hours, but I could not find it. Do you have any suggestion?
Sifa: You should tell the security to announce it to other students.
Rafi: Yeah, that sounds good. I do hope it helps

Which sentence that shows asking suggestion?

A. Don’t be so sad, my friend.
B. I have just lost my driver license.
C. You should tell the security.
D. Do you have any suggestion? 
E. That sounds good.
6. Qiqi: ……………………………………..
Ana: It might be a good idea to take train.
A. I hate taking train.
B. Why should I do it?
C. What transportation would you recommend? 
D. I think train is fine.
E. Aplane is faster than a train
7. Adi: I feel drowsy.
Bin: ………………………………….
A. you should take a rest. 
B. what if you study harder?
C. what about calling your friend for help?
D. you had better call the police.
E. You should finish the task
8. Adinda:  I always get bad scores for my English tests? What should I do?

Vio      :  ....

Adinda:  Alright.  I will enroll immediately.  Thank you.

Vio      :  Don't mention it.

A. You had better consult your teacher about it.

B. You should study harder.
C. You had better join an English course.
D. You should buy an English-English dictionary

9. Complete the following dialogue.

Eny          :   My roommate always snores.  I can’t get a sleep. What do you think I should do?
Lina         :   …
Eny         :  Thank you for your advice.
A. I think I will move to another room.
B. I can’t sleep either with someone who snores.
C. I could hear loud snores coming from your bedroom.
D. You had better tell him about it and find out a solution together.

10. Bintang: After school Herman feels very tired and he gets dizzy.
Sonia: I think …. And if it’s not necessary he doesn’t leave the bed.
A. You must go to school
 B. You have to take him to the hospital
C. He should lie down and have bed rest time
D. She would take rest
E. He can see the doctor now

Activity 7
Make a dialogue about asking and giving suggestion. Do it in a group.