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Interactive Grammar: Making Suggestions quiz

Use 'should', 'could', 'why don't we', 'how about', and 'let's' to make and respond to suggestions in spoken and written English.

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Duration
~64 min
Questions
43
Level
Elementary

Overview

Suggestions in English are made with several structures: Let's + base verb (Let's go), Why don't we + base verb, How about/What about + -ing, Could/Should + base verb, I suggest + -ing or that-clause. Each has a slightly different degree of directness and formality.

Suggestion structures

  • Let'sLet's go for a walk.
  • Why don't weWhy don't we try that new café?
  • How aboutHow about going to the cinema?
  • What aboutWhat about taking a break?
  • Why notWhy not ask for help?
  • Shall weShall we book the tickets now?

Grammar patterns

  • Let's + base verb: Let's meet at noon.
  • Why don't we + base verb: Why don't we try again?
  • How about / What about + -ing: How about calling him?
  • Why not + base verb: Why not book early?

Common Mistakes

  • ❌ Let's to go. → ✅ Let's go. (no 'to')
  • ❌ How about go? → ✅ How about going? (-ing after 'about')
  • ❌ Why not to call? → ✅ Why not call? (no 'to')

When to use

Social plans

Let's meet for coffee on Friday.

Business meetings

Why don't we schedule a review?

Problem-solving

How about trying a different approach?

Classroom English

Shall we start the activity?

Multiple Choice

Choose the best way to make a suggestion

Multiple Choice15 questionsA2 — Elementary~23 min
1 we try that new restaurant tonight?
2 about going for a walk after lunch?
3Why we take a different route to avoid the traffic?
4 go to the cinema this weekend.
5You try speaking to him — it might help.
6What we do to improve the situation?
7You consider applying for the scholarship.
8 don't you take a short break?
9How about a different approach?
10'Why don't we' is used to .
11 meet at the coffee shop at two o'clock.
12What about to the park instead?
13You ask your manager for feedback.
14I think we look at this from a different angle.
15Why not an earlier appointment?
Progress0 of 15 answered

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each suggestion with the correct word or form

Fill in the Blanks10 questionsA2 — Elementary~15 min
1(Let's/Let us to/Lets)take a taxi — it will be quicker.
2How about(go/going/to go)to the museum?
3Why(didn't/don't/not)we meet for lunch?
4You could(try/trying/to try)a different approach.
5What about(ask/asking/to ask)for an extension?
6Shall(we/I/they)book the tickets now?
7Why not(call/calling/to call)them and explain the situation?
8I think we(should/shall/must)reconsider our options.
9Why(don't/didn't/not)you take the afternoon off?
10(Shall/Should/Will)we start the meeting now?
Progress0 of 10 answered

Transform the Sentences

Rewrite each statement as a suggestion using the structure given

Transform8 questionsA2 — Elementary~12 min

1I think we should go to the coast. → → Use 'Why don't we'

2You could take the train instead. → → Use 'What about'

3We should have dinner together. → → Use 'Let's'

4You might want to apply early. → → Use 'Why not'

5We could start the project next week. → → Use 'Shall we'

6I think you should talk to your manager. → → Use 'How about'

7We should book a table in advance. → → Use 'Let's'

8You could try meditating to reduce stress. → → Use 'Why not'

Progress0 of 8 answered

Fix the Errors

Correct the mistake in each suggestion

Error Fix10 questionsA2 — Elementary~15 min

1Let's to go to the cinema tonight.

2Why don't we to try the new café?

3How about go for a walk?

4What about to take a break?

5Why not to call her directly?

6Shall we to meet at noon?

7You could to speak to the manager.

8Why don't you takes the early train?

9Let us to consider all the options.

10How about we go shopping?

Progress0 of 10 answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on making Suggestions cover?

Use 'should', 'could', 'why don't we', 'how about', and 'let's' to make and respond to suggestions in spoken and written English.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Elementary (A2) learners and forms part of the Modals section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying making Suggestions?

Start with the definition above, then work through the examples to see how making Suggestions behaves in context. Since this is a Elementary (A2) topic within modals, focus on recognising the pattern in the examples first, then practise forming it correctly yourself — accuracy with the basic structure matters more than variety at this stage. Finish with the quiz below to check what's actually sticking.

How does making Suggestions relate to the rest of modals?

Making Suggestions is one of the Elementary–level topics grouped under Modals on Grammartier. Understanding it well makes the related lessons in the same category easier to follow — use the related-lessons links on this page to keep building on it once you've completed this quiz.

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