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Teal lime Posted 9 years ago
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Which of the following sentences is correct?

1) I suggest going to the doctor as soon as possible.

2) I suggest you going to the doctor as soon as possible.

3) I suggest your going to the doctor as soon as possible.

If all three are possible, do they have the same meaning?

If so, which would you use?

In your own words, how would you say this?

By the way, is it "to go to the doctor" or "to go to the doctor's"?

Thank you.

  

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3) I suggest your going to the doctor as soon as possible. 1 and 3. In your own words, how would you say this?

  • 3) I suggest your going to the doctor as soon as possible.
  • 1 and 3.
  • In your own words, how would you say this?
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  • teal lime By the way, is it "to go to the doctor" or "to go to the doctor's"?
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teal limeWhich of the following sentences is correct?1) I suggest going to the doctor as soon as possible.2) I suggest you going to the doctor as soon as possible.3) I suggest your going to the doctor as soon as possible.

1 and 3.

teal limeIf so, which would you use?In your own words, how would you say this?

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'suggest', 'recommend', 'demand', and 'insist' typically take the mandative construction (also called the present subjunctive).

I suggest that you go to the doctor as soon as possible.

CJ

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