Grammar : Giving advice(图)
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MoMo : It might be a good idea to research some interesting topics related to our assignment.
Bill : Have you thought about incorporating multimedia elements to make our presentation more engaging?
Pat : That sounds good. I suggest dividing the tasks among us and setting deadlines for each phase of the project.
MoMo : If we follow through with it, we'll definitely ace this project.
Bill : I agree. If we work together and stay organized, we can create something really impressive.
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When it comes to giving advice, using the right language can make all the difference. Here are four common sentence patterns about giving advice.
"If I were you, ..."
A type-II conditional sentence: If I were you, I would + verb
E.g. If I were you, I would consider studying for the exam in advance.
"It might be a good idea to ..."
This is useful for suggesting something without being very directive.
E.g. It might be a good idea to review the feedback from our last presentation.
"Have you thought about ...?"
This is useful for suggesting others to consider an alternative.
E.g. Have you thought about joining a study group to prepare for the test?
"I suggest …"
Suggest + -ing form: when we mention an action but do not mention the person who will do it.
E.g. I suggest completing the research before the group meeting.
■Gear up
Ask your friend not to play football outside when the "Very Hot Weather Warning" is hoisted.
If I were you, ___________________________________________
(Answer on next text)
■Glossary
upcoming (adj) 即将来临的
multimedia (n) 多媒体
impressive (adj) 令人印象深刻的
in advance (phr) 提早
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[Smarties' Power English 第453期]