Elementary 📐 Grammar · #237 of 305

Making Suggestions

Use why don't we, how about, let's.

Examples

  • How about going out?
  • Why don't we eat now?

Key rules

  • Let's + base verb (Let's go)
  • Why don't we + base verb? Why not + base verb?
  • How about + -ing or noun (How about a walk?)
  • Reply: Good idea. / Sorry, I can't.

Common mistakes

  • How about to go? → How about going?
  • Let's going home → Let's go home
💡 Tip: Keep suggestions simple and use base verb after let's.
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