I forgot to include these sentences.
Can suggest be followed both by the "subjunctive" and "should"?
Thank you.
1)“I suggest/recommend that you should see a doctor." OR that you see a doctor.
Reported speech:
He suggested/recommended that I should see a doctor.
2) "I’d suggest/recommend that you should see a doctor.”
Reported speech: He suggested that I should see a doctor.
With "recommend" or "suggest" you don't need "should" - just the subjunctive is fine.
He suggested that I see a doctor.
Yes, the verb "suggest" can be followed by both the subjunctive mood and "should." Here's how you can use them in different contexts:
1) When using the indicative mood (without "should") after "suggest" or "recommend," you have two options:
- "I suggest/recommend that you see a doctor." This is the base form of the verb, and it expresses a simple statement or advice.
- "I suggest/recommend that you should see a doctor." Here, the use of "should" adds emphasis or conviction to the suggestion.
In reported speech, the options would be:
- Direct: "I suggest/recommend that you see a doctor." → Reported: "He suggested/recommended that I should see a doctor." (Using the indicative mood in reported speech)
- Direct: "I suggest/recommend that you should see a doctor." → Reported: "He suggested/recommended that I should see a doctor." (Maintaining the use of "should" in reported speech)
2) When using the subjunctive mood after "suggest," the verb "should" is not needed. The subjunctive mood expresses hypothetical or unreal situations.
- "I'd suggest/recommend that you see a doctor." This uses the bare infinitive form of the verb (without "to") and is an example of the subjunctive mood.
In reported speech, you would use the indicative mood instead of the subjunctive:
- Direct: "I'd suggest/recommend that you see a doctor." → Reported: "He suggested that I should see a doctor." (Indicative mood in reported speech)
Remember that the use of "should" is not always necessary or required after "suggest" or "recommend," but it can be used to add emphasis or convey a stronger suggestion.