grammar · academic

suggest that + subject + base verb (subjunctive)

Band 6-7task2task1

used to propose or recommend; in formal English the mandative subjunctive follows 'that' with base verb (e.g. suggest that he study)

Examples

“The panel suggested that the government review its fiscal policy.”

“I suggested that she apply for the scholarship.”

“The report recommends that universities increase support for international students.”

Band 8 sentence

“The author suggested that policymakers adopt a more precautionary approach to regulating new technologies.”

Collocations

  • suggest that + subject + base verb
  • recommend that + subject + base verb

Word family

suggest verbsuggestion noun

Common mistakes

I suggested him to take the job.→I suggested that he take the job.

The committee suggested that the policy should be reviewed.→The committee suggested that the policy be reviewed.

Say it for a higher band

5recommend→6advise→7+suggest that

Synonyms

recommend that

propose that

Easily confused

suggest + V-ing

“I suggest reading the executive summary first.”

Related words

have / has + past participlesubject + V(s) (simple present)be about to + base verbbe + V-ingso + adjective/adverb + that + clauseIf + present perfect, will + base verbNot only + clause, but also + clausewill have been + V-ing

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