These are three great ways to make suggestions:
1) Why don't we / you / I + base form of the verb* Examples: ▶ Why don't we go out for pizza? ▶ Why don't I drive you to the airport on Friday? ▶ Why don't we got out to dinner on Saturday? ▶ Why don't you call the movie theater to see what time the show starts?
* Note: The base form of the verb is the verb without any endings. Examples of verbs in the base form are: run, eat, play, go, find
2) How about + -ing form of the verb Examples: ▶ How about going sailing this weekend? ▶ How about inviting the Smiths over for a barbeque? ▶ How about studying some French before our trip to Paris? ▶ How about getting Chinese takeout* for dinner?
* Takeout is food you order in a restaurant and take with you, to eat at home, in your office, or somewhere else.
3) Let's + base form of the verb Examples: ▶ Let's take a walk on the beach. ▶ Let's work on the project tomorrow. ▶ Let's wait and see how the weather is before making our plans. ▶ Let's get tickets to a Broadway play.
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