Grammar﹕Let, let's
【明報專訊】Dr Panda is developing a search engine for news keywords for the Smarties. He invited MoMo to help him with the pilot test.
Dr Panda: I've installed the system on your computer already. Let's get started!
MoMo: Sure. Now, let me try the word I came across earlier. Ah, the word definition shows up!
Dr Panda: Good. Can you try saving the search results?
MoMo: Hmm... no, the computer just shut itself down.
Dr Panda: Sigh! I've been working on it for the whole morning but it still doesn't work!
MoMo: Don't get frustrated. Let's go down and have some tea to refresh yourself. You should not let this make you stressed.
Dr Panda: You're right... I will need your help again when it's done.
MoMo: No problem. I think you should let Bill and Pat help too. They may give you some opinions from other perspectives.
◆let
When we let someone do something, we give them permission or chance to do something, or allow them to do so.
e.g. You should not let your dog run loose in public.
let's
It is used when you make a suggestion.
e.g. Let's watch the action film.
let me / us
It is used when you are offering help.
e.g. Let me help you with your homework.
◆Now you try
Circle the correct answers.
1. Stop him! Don't (let / let's) him escape!
2. Jane is very kind. She (lets / let's) me go with her to her family dinner every Friday.
3. (Lets / Let's) not put the blame on each other. We should try to solve the problem first.
4. We wanted to go camping, but our parents wouldn't (let's / let) us.
(Answers on next text)
■Glossary
definition (n) 定義
refresh (v) 提神
perspective (n) 觀點
solve (v) 解決
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