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Addyaddy Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

. It has been suggested that he initiates conversations with family members.

I suggested that he initiates conversations with family members.

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I suggested that he initiate conversations with family members.

which of these sentences is correct?
  

Top answer

The latter is correct.

— RandomGuy

  • The latter is correct.
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The latter is correct.
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May I know why? Please explain. I fell the first one is correct because the verb initiate is conjugated correctly in the first sentence. Is it not??
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Both are possible in British English, though the second , with a present subjunctive form, is not commonly used. We can also say:

I suggested that he initiated conversations with family members

I suggested that he should initiate conversations with family members.

I suggested initiating conversation with family members.
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addyaddyI suggested that he initiates conversations with family members.
[I hinted / I led them to believe] that he regularly initiates conversations with family members.

I don't think you intend this meaning.
addyaddyI suggested that he initiate conversations with family members.
I [made the suggestion / advised hi
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CalifJim[I hinted / I led them to believe] that he regularly initiates conversations with family members.
I don't think you intend this meaning.
Aha! I thought of this, too. I knew I wasn't losing my mind!
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Aspara GusI knew I wasn't losing my mind!
Well, that's a good feeling, isn't it? Emotion: smile

CJ
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CalifJim[I hinted / I led them to believe] that he regularly initiates conversations with family members.
In BrE that can be "I suggested that he initiates/initiated ..."
CalifJimI [made the suggestion / advised him] that [he should / it would be a good idea for him to] initiate conversations with family members.
That can be
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CalifJim addyaddyI suggested that he initiates conversations with family members.[I hinted / I led them to believe] that he regularly initiates conversations with family members.I don't think you intend this meaning.addyaddyI suggested that he initiate conversations with family members.I [made the suggestion / advised him] that [he should / it would be a good idea for him
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