This exercise will help you perform below functions in everyday life in English

• advising
• asking for advice
• suggesting
• making suggestion
• agreeing/disagreeing with suggestion
• recommending
• asking for recommendation
• persuading

Instruction to do the exercise:

1. Hear all reflexes in general way.
2. Pick reflexes one by one and utter it aloud 4 to 5 times.
3. Use correct pronunciation of word.
4. Use weak form while pronouncing function word.
5. Apply word linking technique.
6. Apply rhythm exercise technique. (Applicable for advanced learners only)

Group 1:

You’d better explain everything to her.

You’d better not do it.

If I were you, I’d leave now.

You ought to call the police.

Wait till the proper time.

If you want to pass the exam, you must work harder.

You should meet him today.

The best thing to do would be to send him a letter.

If I were you, I’d sack him right now.

If you play your radio here, you’ll have everyone complaining.

I think you shouldn’t put it off any longer.

It’s quicker to travel by train.

Take it from me, it’s no use waiting for them.

Why don’t you let him have his way?

You really should go and see the Eiffel Tower while you’re in Paris.

If you take my advice, you’ll turn a deaf ear to his complaints.

Don’t you think you ought to send them some money.

You should see a doctor about that cough.

Try something else.

You really must read that book. It’s wonderful.

In your place, I’d wait for some time.

If you feel ill, don’t take any exercise.

I think it’d be best if you returned it to them.

You really ought to work harder.

I wouldn’t quarrel with him, if I were you.

I wouldn’t do it.

You ought to consult a doctor before it gets worse.

You’d better be quick or you’ll miss the flight.

You should stop smoking.

What do you think I should do?

I’m sorry to worry you with my problems, but I really do need some advice.

What should I do?

What do you advise me to do?

When should they start from here?

I’m thinking of resigning...

I’d like to ask your advice.

Would you remain silent, if you were me?

I can’t make up my mind whether to go or not...

Can you tell me what I should do?

Could you give me a bit of advice?

Do you think I must give up without a fight?

I have no idea how to go about doing it...

How should I dress?

How do you think can I persuade him to do it?

Should I travel by bus or by taxi?

Shall we leave now?

How about buying a new one?

Why don’t you let out that house to someone?

Couldn’t we ask someone?

Let’s leave the washing up till tomorrow.

Group 2:

You can look at them one by one, if you like.

Let’s go by train.

How about a cup of coffee?

Let’s go on the same train as Priya.

Why don’t we look in the yellow pages?

You can always get an electrician to check it, if you prefer.

Why not go in our car?

Get a mechanic to come and fix it.

What about going by car?

What about having a quick lunch before we leave?

I think it’d be sensible to leave early, in case there’s a lot of traffic.

Don’t you think it might be a good idea if we can join them there?

How about a nice cotton shirt to wear with these jeans?

I guess you’d better go right now.

I think it’d be a good idea to ask him to come with us.

Let’s take a break for a while.

Shall we go out for a meal this evening?

Let’s not fix the date now.

Don’t let’s go by the early morning bus.

Why not go and have a lie down? You’ll feel better then.

We might try explaining it to him.

Have you tried drinking a little warm milk before going to bed?

You might have a look at this book.

How about a shirt to go with these trousers?

What about another day, then?

We could stop now, if you like.

I think you should go right away.

Let’s go and have a look.

I suggest we take up the matter with his superiors.

We could try and explain it to them, if you like.

Try this soap. It’s new.

Cotton is all the style now.

Try this curry. It’s delicious.

I suppose you had better lock the door.

He’s a good plumber.

This book is well worth reading.

Why don’t you try a different approach?

Hadn’t you better buy a bigger one?

What you need is a couple of months’ rest.

I’d recommend the Amazon Hotel.

These are particularly good-looking shirts.

You’d better carry some woollen clothes with you.

You should try the restaurant near the Town Hall.

I’d recommend Dr. Menon.

You really ought to take up this work.

I’d stay at the Akbar Plaza, if I were you.

They’re supposed to be pretty good.

Teakwood is very good for this sort of work.

What you need is a long rest.

I like chicken myself.

Group 3:

The best place for holiday is Goa. No doubt about it.

These are all pure cotton.

Let’s try opening it.

I really think you’d better not do it.

This book is very good.

Take him on — he’s a very good cook.

These bags are made of some special kind of leather.

I think I’d try this restaurant.

That blue one looks better. This dress is only five hundred rupees.

I usually have my car repaired at that garage.

He’s a much better worker than all the others. No one can touch him.

Is this book any good, do you know?

Who’s a good dentist near here?

Can you recommend a good hotel there?

Would you recommend someone for this work?

What’s a good restaurant near here?

Can you recommend a good electrician to me?

Do you know anyone who is good at this kind of work?

Do you know of a good plumber in this area?

You really should invite him, you know.

Do you realize that they can be of great help to us?

Are you sure you ought to send that complaint?

That’s quite a good idea, you know.

It may seem difficult, but I really think you should try.

I could do with your support, you know.

He’s an excellent worker, actually.

Have you thought of finding out what he really thinks about it?

Don’t forget that he’s your boss.

But is it worth the risk?

Oh, come on, won’t you let it pass this time?

What about your partners?

They might have made some other arrangements.

Don’t you think you should do something for them?

I can assure you of my full support.

Don’t be silly Amit, it’s not that expensive.

What about the money you’ve already invested, then?

Yes, of course.

It can be very helpful to us, you know.

Can’t I persuade you to change your mind?

That’s really no problem.

I still think you should write to them.

You don’t seem to realize how important this is to you.

Has it occurred to you to meet him in person and ask him about it?

Supposing the price goes up after the Budget?

If you can put in a good word for me, I’d be grateful.

You wouldn’t like that to happen, would you?

Oh, come on, won’t you think about it again?

But supposing they come without warning, you won’t have time to finish this work.

I’d grab this chance, if I were you.

I don’t see why we shouldn’t do it.

Group 4:

Oh surely, you don’t have to tell him?

It’s just that I don’t see why we shouldn’t do it.

Has it never occurred to you that this might cause you a lot of trouble?

There’s no doubt about that.

We could do without your help, you know.

I don’t think that’s very likely.

I was wondering if you’d thought of the consequences.

Now be reasonable, Madhu.

Can’t I persuade you to reverse your decision?

Do you think you could sort out these problems?

Do you realize we can’t have everything we want?

If you don’t act now, anything could happen.

Yes, really. It’s quite true.

I tell you, it’s a fact.

Don’t you feel that he could have been mistaken?

I am absolutely certain.

I saw him just now, really.

You see, the service there is excellent.

I tell you, it’s true.

But surely you must agree that this is not a normal case.

He’s innocent, I can assure you.

It must be true.

It’s here in black and white.

Honestly, it’s quite true.

I can guarantee that you’ll have a good time.

But don’t you agree that he was away at that time?

This is the best price we can get — there’s no doubt about it.

Isn’t it possible that he doesn’t know anything about it?

Look, I saw it myself.

I tell you, it’s certain.

But can’t you see that he’s interested in the idea?

That’s all I know, honestly.

But you must admit that he did all he could.

I have made doubly sure that there are no mistakes.

I saw it with my own eyes.

Have you got any suggestions?

Which of these do you think I shall buy?

Can you suggest a way out?

What shall I do?

How can I remove this ink-stain?

Can anybody suggest what we might do?

Where should we keep it?

Who must I speak to about this — Antony or his deputy?

What on earth should I do, then?

How shall I pack your things?

When shall we go to see them?

When should I start, do you think?

End of Exercise