Fundamentals Of English Grammar

0 EXERCISE 34. Wrlting actlvlty. (Charts 7-1 + 7-12)
Direcchns: One of your friends wants to come to this city, either to go to school or get a
job. Write your friend a letter. Give your friend advice about coming to this city to study
or work.

(c) A: I'm tired.

B: Why don'tyou take a nap?

A: That's a good idea. I think I will.

(a) A: It's hot today. Let'sigo to the beach.

B: Okay. Good idea.

(b) A: It's hot today. Why don't we go to the

beach?

B: Okay. Good idea.

Why don't you (do somezhink) is used to make a

suggestion, to give friendly advice.

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Let's (do somethsnd and why don't we (do

somethink) have rhe same meaning. They are used to

make suggestions about activities for you and me.

Let's = let us.

EXERCISE 35. Making suggestions wlth LET'S and WHY DON'T WE. (Chart 7-13)

Directions: Make suggestions using kt's and/or why don't we. Work in pairs or as a class.

Example:

SPEAKER A: What would you like to do today?

SPEAKER B: Why don't we go for a walk in the park? / Let's go for a walk in the park.

1. Would you like to do this exercise in pairs or as a class?


2. What would you like to do this afternoon?


3. What do you want to do this weekend?


4. Where should we go for diier tonight?


5. Who should we ask to join us for dinner tonight?


6. What time should we meet at the restaurant?

EXERCISE 36. Making suggestions with WHY DON'TYOU. (Chart 7-13)

Directions: Make suggestions using why don't you. Work in pairs or as a class.

Example:

SPEAKER A: I'm hungry,

SPEAKER B: Why don't you have a candy bar?

1. I'm thirsty.


2. I'm sleepy.


3. 1 have a toothache.


4. It's too hot in this room.


5. I have to take a science course next semester. What should I take?


6. Tomorrow is my sister's birthday. What should I give her?

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