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MustAsk Posted 13 years ago
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Suggest I leave now?

Hi

Which would sound better in a normal conversation?

Do you suggest that I leave now?

Are you suggesting that I should leave now?

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"Do you suggest" and "Are you suggesting" have slightly different nuances, so the best choice is likely to be context-dependent. "Do you suggest" is more likely to be asking for a new opinion, while "Are you suggesting" is more likely to be asking for confirmation of something already implied or hinted at. In normal conversation I would most likely insert "should" (in both versions).

— GPY

  • "Do you suggest" and "Are you suggesting" have slightly different nuances, so the best choice is likely to be context-dependent.
  • "Do you suggest" is more likely to be asking for a new opinion, while "Are you suggesting" is more likely to be asking for confirmation of something already implied or hinted at.
  • In normal conversation I would most likely insert "should" (in both versions).
  • I am from the UK; it is possible that there are differences in different English-speaking parts of the world.
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"Do you suggest" and "Are you suggesting" have slightly different nuances, so the best choice is likely to be context-dependent. "Do you suggest" is more likely to be asking for a new opinion, while "Are you suggesting" is more likely to be asking for confirmation of something already implied or hinted at.

In normal conversation I would most likely insert "should" (in both versions). I am
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