Suggest & Recommend

Jack went to the doctor last week. The doctor suggested that Jack should stop drinking so much coffee. So, Jack went home and told his wife. She recommended drinking tea instead of coffee in the morning. If I were Jack’s doctor, I would also recommend he drink tea instead of coffee. Jack tends to drink more than five cups of coffee a day. Hey Jack! I suggest you cut down!

Today, let’s have a look at the grammar behind suggest and recommend.

Common Daily Expressions

procrastination

Collocations With Make

Here are some example English sentences using these collocations with make:

• I made plans to have my house painted.
• The kids always make noise when they play in the backyard.
• Don’t try to  make an excuse. I know you just forgot to call me!

Burns' Night or Burns' supper

Burns Night is annually celebrated in Scotland on or around January 25. It commemorates the life of the bard(poet) Robert Burns, who was born on January 25, 1759. The day also celebrates Burns' contribution to Scottish culture. Burns' best known work is "Auld Lang Syne".

 What do people do?

Many people and organizations hold a Burns' supper on or

Listening Comprehension

Collocations With Do

Here are some example English sentences using these collocations with do:

• I did the dishes, and now the kitchen is clean.
• We do laundry on Sundays.
• Make sure you always do your homework.