Activity A
Mistakes are often made with the verbs ‘suggest’ and ‘recommend’. Study the following explanation.
SUGGEST / RECOMMEND + noun phrase
- She recommended a new supplier (to the manager).
SUGGEST / RECOMMEND + -ing form of the verb + clause
We use this form when we mention an action but not who will do it because it is understood in the context.
- I suggest postponing the meeting until we have more information.
- We recommend increasing the project team to deal with the changes.
SUGGEST / RECOMMEND + that + clause
We use this when we mention who should do the action. There are different verb forms which can be used after that:
- The manager suggested that she should take a few days off. (should + infinitive verb)
- The manager suggested that she takes a few days off. (ordinary present tense)
- The manager suggested that she take a few days off. (subjunctive form which has no -s in the third person singular; this is a more formal style).
In informal use, that can be left out of the sentence.
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