ADVANCED English Grammar: How to use SUGGEST & RECOMMEND

This video tutorial explains the usage of 'suggest' and 'recommend' in English. It covers three main structures: using an object noun, using a gerund, and using a subjunctive mood with a 'that' clause. The tutorial provides examples and clarifies common mistakes, emphasizing the flexibility of these structures across different verb tenses. It concludes with practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the main difference between 'suggest' and 'recommend'?

• Suggest is more formal than recommend.

• Recommend is used more in spoken language.

• Recommend is more formal and often based on personal experience.

• Suggest is used only in written language.

Which of the following is a correct use of 'recommend' with an object noun?

• He recommended to me this book.

• He recommended this book me.

• He recommended me this book.

• He recommended this book to me.

How should 'suggest' be used when followed by a gerund?

• I suggest to going to the doctor.

• I suggest go to the doctor.

• I suggest to go to the doctor.

• I suggest going to the doctor.

Which sentence correctly uses 'recommend' with a gerund?

• She recommended to take a taxi.

• She recommended taking a taxi.

• She recommended take a taxi.

• She recommended to taking a taxi.

What is the correct form of the verb in a 'that' clause after 'recommend'?

• The verb should be in future tense.

• The verb should be in base form.

• The verb should be in present continuous.

• The verb should be in past tense.

Which of the following sentences uses the subjunctive mood correctly?

• She recommended that he took a taxi.

• She recommended that he taking a taxi.

• She recommended that he take a taxi.

• She recommended that he takes a taxi.

How can you make a 'that' clause negative?

• By adding 'not' before the verb.

• By adding 'not' after the verb.

• By adding 'never' before the verb.

• By adding 'no' before the verb.