Recommend that...

"I recommend" and "he should" are very similar in concept so the "should" is not necessary. "he revise" is technically correct as it is the subjunctive mood, but this is not always used and "he revises" is acceptable to most people.

I recommend that he revises/should revise/revise are all possible in BrE, though the subjunctive form 'revise' is not commonly used. I think that the subjunctive form is more commonly used in AmE, and that 'should revise' is rare. Perhaps an American will confirm (or not!) this.

As for the subjunctive form, I share the same opinion, as it is said that Americans use that quite frequently. At least it is said so.

Marolddifferences

The one with 'revises' sounds wrong to me.
The one with 'should revise' sounds possible, but British.
The one with 'revise' sounds correct to me.

(AmE)

Given that this sentence is obviously British, it may be better to use the forms acceptable in British English.
(It's obviously British because Americans don't sa

The resemblence of the present subjunctive to imperatives is apparent; however, on the other hand, it is used for the purpose of expressing subjective feelings such as giving opinions, advices, recommendations, proposals...By using the present subjunctive after particular verbs, you avoid being entirely direct, am I not right?

CalifJim, I though it is fine to use such a sentence. "I recom

fivejedjon: I think that the subjunctive form is more commonly used in AmE, and that 'should revise' is rare. Perhaps an American will confirm (or not!) this.

MaroldWhat is your reaction to fivejedjon's reply then, CJ?

My post was my reaction. I simply confirmed his claim.

MaroldBoth fivejedjon's and yours opinion quite differ fro

You are right as always. I failed to note that you are actually saying almost the same thing as fivejedjon! I am sorry for that. So

MaroldYou are right as always.

Let's not get carried away!

Just in case anyone might get the wrong impression, I have never thought that BrE is 'better' or 'more correct' than AmE (or vice versa).

In some respects , such as the way the subjunctive is used, formal AmE seems to be a little more conservative than BrE. "I recommend that he review" can sound over-formal, strange and/or wrong to some speakers of BrE, but it's fine in AmE. "I recommend

fivejedjonJust in case anyone might get the wrong impression, I have never thought that BrE is 'better' or 'more correct' than AmE (or vice versa).

Don't worry. I did not get that impression.

You're not the only one who thinks American English is more conservative than British English. I believe I've read claims that the language became somewhat fos