The Word of the Day is SUGGEST

Hello Students,

The word of the day is....

SUGGEST

To suggest is to offer an idea. It's often used as a polite way of asking someone to do something. 

simple form: suggest

past tense: suggested

past participle: suggested

(Listen to your teacher read the Word of the Day.)

• May I suggest something?

• I'm looking for some ideas. What do you suggest? (This question is in the present tense.) 

• Eric suggests that we try that new Ethiopian place that opened up in St. Paul. (This sentence is in the present tense.)

• The governor is suggesting that more money needs to be spent on early childhood education. (The word "suggest" is in the present continuous tense in this sentence.) 

• If you would like to suggest your ideas, you can email the owner

• It was suggested by a player on the soccer team that practice be scheduled a little earlier in the day. (The verb "suggest" is in the passive voice in this sentence.)

The word "suggestion" is a noun:

• May I make a suggestion?

• That's a good suggestion. (That's a good idea.)

• Suggestions are always welcome.

• What is your suggestion?

• What kinds of suggestions are being made by the customers?

• You made a very good suggestion.

• Our supervisor said that he would consider our suggestion for increasing salaries.

• He has a suggestion that he would like to make.

Thanks to my students in the new chat room for the suggestion!

For more vocabulary practice, go to the Word of the Day. 

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Have a good day! 

 

Your teacher, 

Paul

PEACE!