A question can offer an idea for an activity to do together.
The idea
Use Why don’t we followed by a base verb, or How about followed by a verb ending in -ing. Both invite a response.
Examples
- Why don't we take the ferry tomorrow?
- How about cooking dinner together?
- Why don't we ask Lina for directions?
- How about meeting near the library after work?
- Why don't we plant herbs on the balcony?
- How about taking a break before the next game?
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Watch out
Do not put to before the base verb after Why don’t we, or use the base verb after How about.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct option. Why don't we ___ the museum on Saturday? (visit / visiting)
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visit
visit is the base form needed after we.
Choose the correct option. How about ___ the chairs outside? (moving / move)
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moving
moving names the proposed activity after How about.
Choose the correct option. Why don't we ___ a different route? (try / to try)
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try
try completes the suggestion without an infinitive marker.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the correct option. Why don't we ___ the museum on Saturday? (visit / visiting)
Choose the correct option. How about ___ the chairs outside? (moving / move)
Choose the correct option. Why don't we ___ a different route? (try / to try)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Suggest an outing with each pattern and ask a partner to respond.